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Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough When thinking of gardening, most people will conjure thoughts of bright flowers, colorful annuals, fresh vegetables, etc.  Often overlooked are the grasses – perennial and annual...Read More

On Sale Now – Fifth Annual Historic Beer Barons Tour!

Enjoy Beer and Food samples in the cemetery’s picturesque Wildwood Valley Gardens then explore the history of beer in St. Louis on a tour with our master guides. Find more...Read More

Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough The passionflower is a fascinating genus containing a number of vining species, each displaying a spectacular flower with an interesting history.  In the 15th century, Spanish...Read More

Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough One of the more curious plants at Bellefontaine is the Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha).  With a storied history, the Franklin tree has confounded the botanical world...Read More

Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough The recently established meadow in Bellefontaine Cemetery’s Evergreen Meadow was seeded this past February with a mixture of native grasses and perennials.  Also included are a...Read More

Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough For the cutting garden in Bellefontaine Cemetery’s Garden of Angels, a consistent supply of blooming plants is necessary.  The summer beauty onion, Allium ‘Summer Beauty’, is...Read More

Save the Date – Fifth Annual Beer Barons Tour

Early History of Beer in St. Louis Beer- making had been an important part of the St. Louis business industry since the mid-1800s.  The city became an early leader due...Read More

Bellefontaine in Bloom

Horticulture Supervisor, Kyle Cheesborough Around this time of the year, annual bedding plants really steal the show.  Annual bedding plants are those that are grown with the knowledge that they...Read More