Events

Join our Horticulture Apprentice Christine Powers for a summer walk, focusing on "easy-peasy" plants in our gardens. This program is included with Admission. RSVP so that we know how many attendees to expect.

Nobody wants invasive plants in their garden, but what to do if they're already there? Join Yew Dell hort apprentice, Christine Powers, for this discussion of all things invasive; what are the worst offenders out there, strategies for removal, and most importantly, what plants work best for replacement.

Twilight is SOLD OUT. Make sure that you're on our email list to receive notice about our Silent Auction items. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is proud to present Twilight in the Garden, our signature event and largest fundraiser of the year. Amidst the backdrop of Yew Dell's magnificent landscape at dusk, more than 300 supporters […]

Thanks to our sponsor LG&E and KU Foundation, we invite you to join us for our annual Members-only event with some of the best plants available in the region, a few snacks, cash bar and spend time rubbing elbows with some of the best gardeners around. And after all the buying is done, join our […]

For #LouisvilleTreeWeek, join Yew Dell executive director, Dr. Paul Cappiello, for a fun and engaging walk through Yew Dell's extensive tree collections and a talk about the best shade tree selections for increasing drought, storm and other environmental stresses.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and […]

Here's your chance to take a deep-dive into learning about plants for a dye garden. Claire McMahon, Operations Assistant at Anchal Project, will lead the discussion about what plants work locally for a dye garden, how to collect and process your flowers for dyeing, and what is involved with the dyeing process. Anchal Project is a nonprofit that uses […]

Join us for a Garden Photography Workshop with our friends from Murphy’s Camera, Louisville’s premiere camera and photography source for 60 years. We’ll start with a guided tour around Yew Dell’s beautiful gardens, then learn the basics of framing images and utilizing lighting with Ayrica Bishop, Education Coordinator at Murphy’s Camera. You’ll see the gardens […]

In partnership with #LouisvilleTreeWeek, Brad Kessans, Yew Dell’s own Facilities and Trail Guru, will lead a walk around our grounds to spot and identify migratory birds and the trees that support them. This #LouisvilleTreeWeek Walk is included with admission. Bring binoculars if available and wear sturdy walking shoes.   Please RSVP if you are planning […]

Garden Girl Whitney Powers returns with another hands-on (trust me on this!) workshop where participants leave with a jar of deliciousness tied to Yew Dell. This year, we’ll make Hardy Orange Marmalade with fruit grown onsite or very nearby.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and […]

Shelly Nold, Owner of The Plant Kingdom, expands on last fall’s Deer-Resistant Gardens to include more pests, such as squirrels, rabbits, moles, and other creatures. Shelly will once again make suggestions on plants, barriers, and repellents to steer our furry friends away from our precious plantings.   Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases […]

Mushroom Hike at Yew Dell - In-Person Workshop is rescheduled to Saturday, October 22.   Curious about the mushrooms already growing on your land, or in the woods? Wondering what exactly it is they do, or how they relate to the plants around them? This is the hike for you! Our friends from the Bluegrass […]