Events

Based upon the success of our Castle Needle Felting workshop, we’ve invited Norma Drish, Gallery Manager and Teaching Artist at The Little Loomhouse, back for #NationalHoneybeeDay and a delightful new project. Create your own 5” x 7” wool-felted honeybee design as Norma guides you step-by-step through the process of this beautiful fiber art. All materials […]

Wreaths aren't just for the winter holidays! As the gardens start to go dormant, they provide an abundance of material for decorating. Join our Horticulture Team in sharing the fun of building a wreath with material collected around the gardens, including dried flowers harvested from our Cut Flower Production Garden and Summer Annual Displays over […]

For our Conservation Patch Day, we are highlighting some of the decisions Yew Dell makes each day to protect and sustain our natural environment. Conservation is making many choices that add up to a healthier Earth. Come with your friends, your youth group or your club, and learn about taking care of our planet. You’ll […]

Fall is a great time to learn about Pollinators! Join District Program Director at Oldham County Conservation District, Mason Quiram, and his team for this fun and timely program. Learn about the importance of pollinators to our food supply and what we can do to protect and encourage their efforts. Mason will share details about […]

Join Jeff Margreiter, our Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, to learn about dividing your perennials. We’ll discuss perennial plant structures, what’s happening underground, and how to divide the roots for more plants in your chosen location. Perennials are truly the gift that keeps on giving! Participants will each receive five clumps of different perennials that they […]

Join Phil Tamplin of the Kentucky Bluebird Society for this informative and engaging walk around the gardens. You’ll learn about the wonders of fall bluebird activity and inspect a few nesting boxes along the way. Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot. Please keep in mind that all […]

Plant a spring masterpiece this fall. Each participant will plant a layered bulb container with several types of bulbs. Includes container, bulbs, planting mix and an afternoon of garden fun. 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. […]

Back by popular demand! Get a jump on the season by spending a delightful morning creating a custom holiday ornament with dried flowers harvested on Yew Dell’s grounds. Our Horticulture Team and Volunteers have been collecting and pressing gorgeous flowers all season to give you full creative license as you craft a delightful holiday gift […]

Our amped-up traditional Holiday Wreath Making workshop is back. Grab your besties and join us for holiday wreath making in seasonal style. Like all our wreath workshops, we’ll provide the greens, the frame, and all the decor and instruction you need to make your own holiday wreath. But this session will add festive holiday adult […]

The classic Saturday daytime edition! Keep in mind that we only have four sessions this season, so don’t delay in registering. Our expert staff will lead you through the process of making your own special holiday wreath from materials collected right here on the grounds. From greens to unique berries, cones, and other botanical treasures, […]

The classic edition! Keep in mind that we only have four sessions this season, so don’t delay in registering. Our expert staff will lead you through the process of making your own special holiday wreath from materials collected right here on the grounds. From greens to unique berries, cones, and other botanical treasures, we’ll have […]

Wreath Making takes on a whole new energy when you tag-team with your partner to make a seasonal masterpiece. For this edition, we’ll provide the greenery, form, decor items, and instructions - plus adult beverages and nosh to enjoy during the class and then time to enjoy the Yuletide lights on the grounds during this […]