Program
May 1 - 2 - 3, 2026
The garden is a place dear to the eyes of those who cultivate it as well as to those who contemplate it.
There are excellent reasons for that.
The generations mix there and knowledge is exchanged. A privileged space of freedom, it allows everyone to give free rein to their sense of creativity. A garden of bourgeois, workers, or kings, it brings joy to the hearts of those it encounters and opens the doors to unsuspected worlds.
Indeed, plants are not its only domain.
Gardeners find much more there than what they plant. Each of them stages their space. They, good players, do their best to bring dreams to life. In doing so, they gather sorrows and confidences, heal wounds, and soothe. In this way too, they are more precious than ever, even essential to the well-being of their owners.
No need for acres or hectares. The garden is not limited to just a patch of land. It grows on the balcony, on the terrace, or on the edge of a window. It even happens that it sneaks inside. One day, a few more delicate plants or some cuttings take up residence near the radiator. A lovely winter garden gradually comes to life almost without the occupants' knowledge.
Inside or outside, this incredible universe of plants, flowers, birds, insects, scents, and colors is within everyone's reach. By caring for it and nurturing it, each person can contribute to the well-being of their environment and therefore the planet.
Spring Edition Program of the Gardens of Aywiers
Our exhibitors will graciously welcome you to the activities they offer
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Registration for conferences and workshops
Workshops and activities
Stand "Let's Talk Garden"
A friendly booth run by Marie-Pascale Vasseur and Marie-Noëlle Cruysmans, dedicated to gardening, where we exchange tips and experiences, sharing successes and challenges. Come ask all your questions and discover exceptional plants offered by our exhibitors!
Every day
Workshop Bouquets - Anne Alexis
Florist, decorator, and ceramist, Anne Alexis offers you a stair railing decoration workshop. Immerse yourself in floral art and discover the tips from this passionate expert.
Friday at 3 PM (in the entrance hall of the castle)
Marc et Bénédicte Verhofstede - HUMUS Organic Farm
"How to revitalize your soil, the living organism we need to bear the fruits of the Earth and how to manage your compost!"
Analysis of samples of your compost
Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM
The Pic Vert
"The scythe, an effective and pleasant tool. Mowing demonstration."
Every day (at the stand)
Marin Hock
"The diversification of the food garden, the ally of climate uncertainties."
Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM at the stand
Birds Bay
"How to Feed Birds in the Garden: Sorting Fact from Fiction."
Come discover the right actions to take to feed the birds in your garden.
Every day at 1:30 PM
“Behind the Scenes of the Aywiers Vegetable Garden - Guided Tour of the Production Gardens," by Cécile Thibaut
Cécile Thibault, after being a market gardener for 7 years, continues her agricultural commitment in high-stem orchards within the Reinette&co cooperative. She is also in charge of raising laying hens at the Beauregard Farm in Esneux. A few hours a week, she shares her curiosity for living things and the reality of the agricultural world with her students at the Provincial Institute of Agronomy of the Reid. Finally, the "Four Seasons Vegetable Garden" classes at La Neuve Cour, organized by Sophie della Faille and taught by her, bring joy to her adult audience of enthusiasts once a month.
Saturday at 1:30 PM
Guided tours of the former Abbey of Aywiers
... followed by a tasting of Lutgarde beers.
Learn more about Lutgarde
On the traces of the former Cistercian abbey of Aywiers .....
Departure in front of the castle
Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM
Conferences
“A Natural Garden” by Pascal Colomb, botanist and ecological trainer
Pascal Colomb is a botanist, ecologist, and administrator at ECOSEM SRL, a company specializing in applied ecology and environmental management. Passionate about botany and the preservation of biodiversity, he also serves as a trainer at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, a center dedicated to contemporary gardens and landscapes.
His expertise focuses on the study of plant ecosystems, sustainable management of green spaces, and professional training in ecology, with notable contributions to conservation and landscaping projects.
Friday, May 1st at 11 AM
"All drought-tolerant plants" by Aurélien Davroux, author and horticultural engineer
Aurélien Davroux is a horticultural engineer, but above all, a gardener: he has been maintaining a garden in Pas-de-Calais for almost twenty years and has recently created another one in Anjou. There, he composes beds that are both aesthetically pleasing and require little care, where more than 2000 different species and varieties are gathered, all without pesticides or fertilizers, while respecting the soils and the small inhabitants of the garden. He is also a regular contributor to the magazine L'Ami des jardins.
Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 PM
For the children
The non-profit organization "Kids'Care - Friends of the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital" organizes creative animation workshops for children (entry fee benefiting the non-profit organization)
Every day from 12 PM to 6 PM
Birds Bay
An animal is in distress, fly to its rescue! First aid for wild animals addressed for and by children.
Animation for families.
Every day at 11 AM