Fête des Ouches et des Plantes de Morogues

Berry "Ouches" in the Spotlight

For over twenty years, the Fête des Ouches et des Plantes in Morogues has celebrated the "ouches", these small spaces dedicated to vegetable gardens that are an integral part of the rural heritage of the Berry region. Organized each year in early May (first weekend), this event brings together gardening enthusiasts, botany lovers, families, and the curious in the gardens of the Morogues town hall.

A Rich and Varied Plant Fair

The heart of the festival is a plant fair bringing together horticulturists, nursery owners, and specialists offering a wide selection of plants: perennials, shrubs, rare flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, and seeds. More than 70 exhibitors are present to advise visitors and share their horticultural expertise.

A plant exchange market also allows amateur gardeners to trade cuttings, seedlings, and plants in a spirit of sharing and conviviality. This participatory dimension makes the festival a special time for exchanges between enthusiasts.

Conferences, Workshops, and Activities

Beyond the commercial aspect, the Fête des Ouches offers a rich cultural and educational program. Conferences address current topics such as chemical-free gardening, permaculture, garden health, composting, beekeeping, and the art of bonsai.

Creative workshops and board games are offered to children and families. Fun contests like the "Flying or Crawling Insects" contest raise awareness among young audiences about biodiversity. The "Ouchothèque", a space dedicated to small vegetable gardens, presents examples of layouts and cultivation adapted to small spaces.

Nature and Heritage Walks

The festival also offers nature and heritage walks: a botanical walk to discover local flora, a visit to the Morogues church and its flowery surroundings, a photographic tour of plants... These outings combine nature discovery with the promotion of the village's architectural and landscape heritage.

A Festival Committed to Ecology

Since its inception, the Fête des Ouches has been committed to raising awareness about ecology and sustainable gardening. The themes addressed—chemical-free gardening, garden health, composting, biodiversity preservation—reflect this commitment to environmentally friendly gardening.