Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in July:
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

Mythbusting – Mindfulness in the Garden - In-Person
2024-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Myths about mindfulness and meditation persist: “The goal of meditation is to stop your thoughts.” “You must sit in an uncomfortable position to practice mindfulness.” “It takes a lot of time. . .” This workshop is an opportunity to shift from myths about mindfulness to a restorative shift in wellbeing as we explore meditation practices with curiosity and kindness. Karen Newton, Wellbeing & Resilience Integrator, and Yoga/Meditation Teacher, Emily Smith, will guide a variety of meditation forms, including walking, sitting, eating, and listening, with Yew Dell’s soothing grounds and gardens as the backdrop.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

SOLD OUT: The Native Plants at Yew Dell – In-Person
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Take a walk on the wild side with Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, as he leads you on a tour of the native plants of the arboretum, gardens, and natural areas, and many plants in the collections you may not even realize are natives. The walk will finish with a deep dive into the botanical history of our woodlands, a look at invasive plant issues, but also a positive outlook on how many native trees are established and turning the area back into a typical Kentucky hardwood forest.
Ticket includes a native plant grown in our nursery.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 15, June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

SOLD OUT: Secret Garden Party!
2024-06-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Both timeslots are SOLD OUT.
Our wildly popular series makes its 2024 return with this magical and mysterious garden event. We’ll start you off at Yew Dell and will then whisk you away by shuttle to a nearby gem of a garden, nursery and cut flower farm for scrumptious food, delightful drink and engaging tours of the gardens, greenhouse and grounds. Don’t call and ask about the location. We ain’t talkin’!
This event has limited space and will sell out quickly so get make your reservations right away!
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Remaining Saturdays in June and July:
June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

Garden Fairy Day 2024!
2024-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Calling all fairies, gnomes, dwarves, and elves . . . join us to kick off Fairy Month at Yew Dell with this day devoted to the all the petite pixies that inhabit the gardens. Visit new fairy houses in the Fairy Forest, a gnome adventure along the woodland trails, fairy forest scavenger hunts and guided, hands-on activities. And Martha Lee’s Kitchen will be stocked with special treats for this special day in the garden.
Fairy Day is included with admission; tickets available at arrival.
Keep in mind that Fairy Day – Sunday, June 2 – is a blackout date for Hounds on the Grounds.

Guided Hike for National Trails Day - In-Person
2024-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Botany, geology, history . . . you’ll find it all along Yew Dell’s hiking trails. And there’s no better guide than our own Brad Kessans, crack naturalist and our overall trails guru. From the plants of the pollinator meadow to panoramic views of Kingfisher Lake, Brad will help you see Yew Dell’s natural areas in a whole new way. Terrain is a relatively easy trail walk of approximately 1 mile.
Our #NationalTrailsDay Hike is included with admission, with tickets available at arrival. RSVP if you would like to get a reminder email.

Children in the Dell 2024
2024-06-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us each Saturday in June and July from 10:30a-Noon for these drop-in sessions that will focus on children’s garden-themed books and hands-on activities for an informal education experience. We look forward to seeing kids and their adults get excited about plants and nature each week.
* Drop-in activity is included with admission
* Different book titles will be covered each week so plan to come often
Nine Saturdays in June and July:
June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27

SOLD OUT: The Wonderful World of Plant Anatomy: Flowers and Fruit – In-Person
2024-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
A banana is a berry but a strawberry isn’t? Who knew? This class offers a great way to develop a deeper understanding of the flowers you grow and the fruit you eat. Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, will take you on a magical mystery tour of the terms and the structures as you dissect (literally) and discuss this fascinating topic.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

B-Movie: Werewolf of London (1935) – In-Person
2024-05-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Back by popular demand, we are rolling out another B(otanical)-Movie. This time, we’ll screen Werewolf of London (1935) about a botanist who collects a Tibetan flower that only blooms in moonlight; it also happens to be temporary antidote for werewolfism. Afterward, we’ll sort out the “would plants really do that” questions while learning about plants that bloom at night, the significance of May’s Flower Moon cycle, and our favorite carnivorous plants.
Gates open at 5p gates, and movie starts at 7p. Come early to purchase dinner and bar service from Martha Lee’s Kitchen, and walk the gardens.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Garden Photography Basics with Murphy’s Camera – In-Person Workshop
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
By popular demand, our friends at Murphy’s Camera are back for another workshop focused on Garden Photography Basics. Ayrica Bishop, Murphy’s Camera Education Coordinator, will guide participants on taking photographs of Yew Dell’s gorgeous spring blooms. We’ll start with an overview of camera basics such as framing and lighting, then take a walking tour of the gardens with docents spotlighting Yew Dell’s history and highlighting some favorite garden spots. You’ll see the gardens in a whole new way while capturing amazing images!
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: The Natural History of Roses - In-Person
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
What would the Kentucky Derby be without roses? For that matter what would the perfume industry be, and what would gardens be without roses? Join Noelle Visser, University of Louisville Biology PhD student for this engaging look back at of the development of roses from antiquity through advances in breeding and right up to the Run for the Roses!
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Perfecting the Art of Container Gardening - In-Person
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
It’s not rocket science, but there are a few essential tricks of the trade that will help you get the most out of your containers. Plant selection, potting mix, container size, irrigation strategies . . . Our talented horticulture staff members, Chelsea Hicks and Storm Fraley, will guide you through the ins and outs and separate the facts from myths to help you plan and keep your containers looking great all season long.
Ticket includes container, lots of plants, and everything you’ll need for your planter.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Spring Plant Sale – 2024 Edition!
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For more than 20 years, this has been the garden event of the season. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, tropicals, and more (if you think we put everything up on our online Plant Market site, think again…)
Yew Dell staff scour the planet for the best, the newest and the most tried-and-true to save you the trouble of doing it yourself. And the vast majority of plants for sale were grown right here in our on-site nursery. We’ll have our industry leading staff here to answer questions and help with recommendations. Our Garden Gift Shop staff will have special new offerings for the home and garden. And Martha Lee’s Café will be here to keep you fueled up throughout the day.
Spring Plant Sale 2024 is included with Admission; tickets available at arrival.

Spring Plant Sale - 2024 Edition!
2024-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For more than 20 years, this has been the garden event of the season. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, tropicals, and more (if you think we put everything up on our online Plant Market site, think again…)
Yew Dell staff scour the planet for the best, the newest and the most tried-and-true to save you the trouble of doing it yourself. And the vast majority of plants for sale were grown right here in our on-site nursery. We’ll have our industry leading staff here to answer questions and help with recommendations. Our Garden Gift Shop staff will have special new offerings for the home and garden.
Click here for the searchable Plant Sale list.
The Sale continues on Saturday, April 27, from 10a-4p, with plants not purchased on Friday.
Spring Plant Sale is included with admission; tickets will be available at arrival.

SOLD OUT: The Weird and Wonderful World of Plant/Insect Mutualisms - Virtual
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For #EarthDay2024, Julia Kachanova, University of Louisville PhD Biology student, leads this discussion of the amazing and surprising ways plants and insects have evolved together for pollination, protection, and seed dispersal, and how both parties benefit from the interactions.
Zoom login will be sent before the session. As this is a virtual workshop, friends and family can watch together under one login.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Nursery Open House – In-Person - A rare and special behind-the-scenes experience!
2024-04-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Get a first-hand look at thousands of plants being produced for our garden displays, upcoming sales, and trial projects. And our spring ephemerals production will be in full spring swing! Guided by Horticulture and Facilities Director, Jacob Stidham, and Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, you’ll be hard pressed to find two more knowledgeable plant pros anywhere.
Bonus sneak preview for our Spring Plant Sale coming up on April 26 and 27!

SOLD OUT: Botanical Body Polish - In-Person
2024-04-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Tonya Tate, creator of Nature’s Bath – famous for its luxury bath and body products for all-natural skin care solutions – leads our workshop where you’ll make your own unique botanical body polish. Tonya will explain the benefits of different kinds of salts and essential oils, then each participant will blend a personalized body polish with their chosen salts, essential oils, and botanicals. What a lavish treat for yourself or a loved one!
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Solar Eclipse Viewing – In-Person – Special Monday Opening!
2024-04-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Come and enjoy 95% totality, eclipse-themed scavenger hunts, and fun cosmic-themed food, snacks, and drinks for purchase from Martha Lee’s Kitchen. And thanks to our friends at Eclipse Bank, we’ll have free eclipse glasses for the first 100 guests!
Solar Eclipse Viewing is included with Admission; tickets available at arrival.

12:30p It Ain't Just Dirt - In-Person
2024-03-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Advance tickets are sold out. Ask about availability at arrival!
As part of our Back to Basics – Horticulture 101 series, often underappreciated and rarely examined closely enough, your soil is a bit like the foundation of your house. If it’s not in good shape, nothing you build on top of it will be worth much. Spend some time in the garden with Yew Dell horticulture staff as we dig deep and help set you up for a great season in your own garden.
This workshop includes admission to Opening Day.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

11:30a Pruning Best Practices - In-Person
2024-03-30 11:30 - 12:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Advance tickets are sold out. Ask about availability at arrival!
As part of our Back to Basics – Horticulture 101 series, whether it’s pruning for shape, yield, structure or overall plant health, a few basic rules will demystify the often confusing questions about pruning. Bring along your pruners (if you have some) for a walk and talk and prune.
This workshop includes admission to Opening Day.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

10:30a Feed the Soil, Not the Plants - In-Person
2024-03-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Advance tickets are sold out. Ask about availability at arrival!
As part of our Back to Basics – Horticulture 101 series, it’s time to totally rethink how you approach the fertilizer question in your garden. Join our staff for a deep dive into creating healthy soils that naturally feed your plants just what they need, just when they need it.
This workshop includes admission to Opening Day.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Opening Day 2024
2024-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
The best day of the year is Opening Day! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Gardens to see what’s blooming. While you’re here, shop our traditional hellebore and spring ephemerals plant sale, stop by Martha Lee’s Kitchen to check out our Spring menu, or sign up for any or all of our special Back to Basics – Horticulture 101 workshop series!
Opening Day tickets available at arrival.
We recommend advance reservations if you wish to participate in the Back to Basics – Horticulture 101 series. Ticket links follow:
10:30a Feed the Soil, Not the Plants
11:30a Pruning Best Practices
12:30p It Ain’t Just Dirt

SOLD OUT: Botanical Paper Making - In-Person
2024-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join our hands-on paper making workshop with Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist. She will demonstrate and assist participants in making botanical papers that can be used for greeting cards or other joyful purposes. Fees include all supplies. Workshop is appropriate for adults and families, and children are welcome to register if accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Seed Starting - In-Person
2024-03-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Jeff Margreiter, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, leads our almost-spring workshop for those brand-new to seed starting or folks who want a refresher. In the 90-minute session, Jeff will talk about germination soil (specific to this early stage), light requirements, sowing depth, and watering techniques, among other topics.
Workshop will be a blend of lecture and hands-on, where participants will both plant seeds AND transplant starts to get a sense of the full cycle. You will “take the greenhouse home” with a reusable seed flat, tray, and dome, as well as small pots with your transplants. You’ll need a sunny indoor spot for successful growth.
We’ll reschedule with inclement weather.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

SOLD OUT: Cut-Flower Subscription
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
We are excited to offer a cut-flower subscription for this upcoming season! These will be our premium cut flowers, grown in our Cut Flower Garden, pre-arranged and ready for your enjoyment all season long.
This will include:
(1) Spring tulip arrangement to be picked up mid April;
(8) hand tied market bouquets to be picked up on the following dates: June 15th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, August 10th & 24th, and September 14th & 28th;
(1) dried everlasting arrangement to be picked up mid November;
Plus, you’ll get first access to our Holiday wreath making workshops!
The cost is $212.00, tax included. We are offering a limited quantity, so don’t delay! March 15 is the cutoff date.
NOTE: Pickups only. We aren’t able to deliver your flowers.
For all other cut flower inquiries throughout the season, please call 502-241-4788 x1003

Online Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale
2024-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Yew Dell Online Plant Market
We are excited to offer Yew Dell’s first Heirloom Tomato Release! Buy now, pick up later! When you finish your order, you will be asked to choose a date and time to pick up your plants in May when the threat of severe cold has passed and it is safe for you to take these plants home with you. We hope you enjoy this new collection! Our last spring plant release in the Online Plant market will be Wednesday, April 3, and include trees, shrubs, and annuals that we currently have growing in the nursery for the spring! Don’t forget to come visit us on Opening Day this year, Saturday, March 30. We will have plants for sale including hellebores, spring ephemerals, early-blooming perennials, and select trees and shrubs. See you soon!
Click here to see the list of tomatoes.
Click here to visit the Online Plant Market.
