Chouteau Gardens – Blackwater, Missouri
Visit the pocket flower garden which was established on Main St. Blackwater, where once a building stood, and named Chouteau Gardens. This site has been developed primarily by volunteers who had the vision to take a community eyesore and turn it into a place of rest and peace.
The gardens have springs which for years were thought to be healing waters. Although the water is said to smell like "rotten eggs" there are those that insist it works to keep them healthy.
The front part consists of paving bricks made in LaClede which were found hidden by years of soil build up, making a path from the old hotel to the spot where once the depot stood. A fountain was purchased and transported from New Orleans.
Major plant items such as the Sweet Bay Magnolia, Korean Lilac, Boxwood hedge, Allegheny Viburnum, Oak Leaf Hydrangea and the Hydrangea vines which clutch the brick walls make this a beautiful setting for everyone.
Location: 116 Main
Hours: Available at all hours
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