Philip Tamplin, from the Kentucky Bluebird Society, expands on his Bluebird Box Building workshop with this fun and lively presentation on bluebird behavior and the importance of the upcoming nesting season for these often threatened birds. Afterwards, take a walk around Yew Dell to help Philip prep Yew Dell’s bird boxes for the spring nesting […]

Mason Quiram, District Program Director for Oldham County Conservation District, and Chris Svidal, Currys Fork Watershed Coordinator, will lead our discussion on winter tree planting, including the benefits of planting trees during dormancy, winter tree care, how live stake plantings can prevent stream erosion, and planting techniques. Mason and Chris will also share details about […]

Back by popular demand! Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, returns for another session on botanical dye processes. She will demonstrate a variety of dye methods such as hammering and steaming; and participants will each get to select one process to make either a custom scarf or hand towel to take home. Ticketing fees include all supplies. […]

Back by popular demand! Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, returns for another session on botanical dye processes. She will demonstrate a variety of dye methods such as hammering and steaming; and participants will each get to select one process to make either a custom scarf or hand towel to take home. Ticketing fees include all supplies. […]

Tonya Tate, creator of Nature’s Bath Soap and all their luxurious products, leads this discussion on the importance of facial serums in the fight against the signs of aging. Serums brighten the skin and plump those pesky fine lines. And in this class, you’ll learn about the powerhouse ingredients you can collect from your own […]

Here’s your chance to learn the tricks of the trade from Jeff Margreiter, Yew Dell’s Nursery & Greenhouse Manager and our plant production pro. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, Jeff will review the basics, help you choose the right flower and/or veggie seeds, and guide you through this hands-on workshop that will send […]

Just in time for American Chocolate Week (like we need an excuse!), join Jennifer Simpson, founder and creative mastermind behind the ever-decadent Oldham County Small Batch Chocolate. You’ll learn as Jennifer demonstrates her chocolate-making process and then each participant will get to hand dip spring-themed treats to enjoy at home. Plus, you’ll have a chance […]

Offered as a follow up to our Introductory Botanical Dye Workshop, this session with Briahna Michalsky will take participants on a deep dive into botanical dye making at home. Briahna will cover dye bath preparation, how to use a mordant, and sourcing dye resources at home. You’ll walk away able to replicate the processes to […]

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Sayde Heckman, Yew Dell’s Garden & Arboretum Manager, and her team make the Big Bloom happen each spring. This year’s show of more than 25,000 blooming bulbs forms the perfect chance to learn about the process, from design to sourcing, planting, and more. And as a bonus, you’ll […]

Just in time for Spring gardening season, Heather Toombs, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, will lead a discussion on gardening smartly and safely. She’ll provide tips to help with body ergonomics for gardening tasks like lifting heavy fertilizer bags, reaching to pull weeds, or squatting to plant a bulb. Ticket includes the lecture […]

Join us for this ever-popular installment in our garden photography series. Ayrica Bishop, Murphy’s Camera Education Coordinator, will guide participants on the basics of taking photographs, using Yew Dell’s plentiful blooms as subject matter. You’ll start with an overview of camera basics such as framing and lighting, then take a walking tour of the gardens […]

Sure, our annual Spring Plant Sale (April 26) is the event of the season, but what about all those things that are long finished blooming by then? Our early Nursery Open House gives you a chance to walk the nursery, get recommendations from our horticulture staff, and take home a few hellebores, spring wildflowers, and […]