Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Boo Dell - School of Rock
2022-10-30 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)

SOLD OUT: Boo Dell at Yew Dell - Noon-2pm ticket
2022-10-30 12:00 - 14:00
Thanks to Sponsors LG&E and KU Foundation and German American Bank, Boo Dell returns for Halloween 2022! Our famous Trail of Treats is back, plus activities with our Horticulture Team, live music, and other surprises for the whole family in a non-scary environment. This year, we have three timeslots, and all tickets are advance sale. You are selecting the Noon-2pm timeslot. There are no ticket sales at the door.

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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Apprentice Plant Walk and Arboretum Ramble – In-Person Workshop
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Theodore Klein loved to “ramble” in the woods. For the October Apprentice Plant Walk, join in as we highlight some of our favorite things on this leisurely walk around the Arboretum. Ramble is included with admission.

In you plan to join in, please RSVP so that we are prepared. Thank you!

SOLD OUT: Mushroom Hike at Yew Dell - In-Person Workshop
2022-10-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 Mycological Society will lead a walk of our gardens and trails to identify what we have growing, while giving an overview of the fungal kingdom and the field of mycology, from their important role in our forests and fields to how we can use them for food, medicine, and improving the world around us.

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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

SOLD OUT: Planning A Pest-Resistant Garden – In-Person Workshop
2022-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

SOLD OUT: Hardy Orange Marmalade with Garden Girl Whitney Powers – In-Person Workshop
2022-10-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Yew Dell's Migratory Bird Walk - In-Person Workshop
2022-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 to join in. Thank you!

Garden Photography Basics with Murphy’s Camera – In-Person Workshop
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
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 a whole new way while capturing amazing images!

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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

SOLD OUT: Plants for a Dye Garden - In-Person Workshop
2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 design and collaboration to provide economic opportunities for marginalized women to empower themselves through the creation of sustainable products, holistic programs, and global market access. Yew Dell has partnered with Anchal Project by providing marigolds collected from the Family Garden for dyes for their quilts, bags, and sustainable clothing.
Each ticket includes a goldenrod plant from our nursery to get participants started on their dye gardening.

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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Shade Tree Selections for a Changing Climate – In-Person Workshop
2022-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 non-exchangeable. All programs and events are rain or shine.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Mushroom Hike at Yew Dell is rescheduled for Saturday, October 22.
2022-10-08

Members' Plant Sale and Horticultural Food Fight
2022-10-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 hort staff and some of the area’s best plant pros for the annual Horticultural Food Fight – a no-holds-barred discussion of some of the best . . . and some of the worst performing plants from 2022.

Members, please RSVP so that we can for your attendance!

Take a look at the plant list here: https://yewdellgardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Fall.Plant_.Sale-2022.pdf

SOLD OUT! Twilight in the Garden - Yew Dell's Annual Gala
2022-09-23 18:30 - 22:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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 will enjoy an evening of Mayan Cafe’s gourmet food, cocktails, and live and silent auctions in the Mary F. Rounsavall Pavilion.
Most importantly, proceeds from this event will directly benefit the preservation of our beautiful grounds and the special programs and activities we offer to the community. We invite you to share in our magical night!

Replace Your Invasives - In-Person Workshop
2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:30
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.

Apprentice Plant Walk - Program included with Admission
2022-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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.

Field Trip to Earth Tools and Wilson's Nursery - Ticket Sales are now closed.
2022-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Sales are closed for Field Trip to Earth Tools and Wilson’s Nursery.

BioBlitz in the Pollinator Meadow – In-Person Workshop
2022-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For #nationalhoneybeeday, join Currys Fork Watershed Coordinator Becca Trueman for a BioBlitz of Yew Dell’s Pollinator Meadow!
At 11am, Becca will assist participants to inventory the plants and pollinators at play in the Meadow. Families can download iNaturalist on their phones ahead of the visit for tracking what they see during the BioBlitz, then use the app afterward in their own yards and neighborhoods.
At Noon, Becca will guide participants in seed collecting in the Meadow.
These activities provide a valuable record of what’s living in Oldham County, and provide a great starting point for at-home explorations.
This program is included with Admission. RSVP so that we know how many attendees to expect.

SOLD OUT! Best of the Collections Series: Trees and Shrubs - In-Person Workshop
2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For our summer series, we are focusing on the Best of the Collections! Register for all three sessions, or pick the topics that interest you the most. For those who attend all three sessions, we’ll send you home with a free plant from our nursery.
In our final session, Paul Cappiello, Executive Director, wraps up our series with Trees and Shrubs. You’ll get a first-hand look at the trees and shrubs that have performed the best, and a recap of those that have been relegated to the great compost bin in the sky.
These are the other sessions with separate registrations:
Session one: 8/2/22 – Annuals and Tropicals with Sayde Heckman, Garden and Arboretum Manager
Session two: 8/9/22 – Herbaceous Perennials with Jacob Stidham, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Best of the Collections Series: Herbaceous Perennials - In-Person Workshop
2022-08-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For our summer series, we are focusing on the Best of the Collections! Register for all three sessions, or pick the topics that interest you the most. For those who attend all three sessions, we’ll send you home with a free plant from our nursery.
In our second session, Jacob Stidham, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager, continues with Herbaceous Perennials. You’ll get a first-hand look at the herbaceous perennials that have performed the best, and a recap of those that have been relegated to the great compost bin in the sky.
These are the other sessions with separate registrations:
Session one: 8/2/22 – Annuals and Tropicals with Sayde Heckman, Garden and Arboretum Manager
Session three: 8/16/22 – Trees and Shrubs with Paul Cappiello, Executive Director
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Best of the Collections Series: Annuals and Tropicals - In-Person Workshop - Ticket sales end Tuesday, August 2, at 2pm
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
For our summer series, we are focusing on the Best of the Collections! Register for all three sessions, or pick the topics that interest you the most. For those who attend all three sessions, we’ll send you home with a free plant from our nursery.
To kick off our series showing off the newest and coolest plants from our gardens, Sayde Heckman, Garden and Arboretum Manager, gets us started with Annuals and Tropicals. You’ll get a first-hand look at the annuals and tropicals that have performed the best, and a recap of those that have been relegated to the great compost bin in the sky.
These are the other sessions with separate registrations:
Session two: 8/9/22 – Herbaceous Perennials with Jacob Stidham, Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
Session three: 8/16/22 – Trees and Shrubs with Paul Cappiello, Executive Director
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Forest Bathing - Ticket Sales are now closed.
2022-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Russ Turpin, Instructor with Red Oaks Forest School, leads our session on Forest Bathing, or immersing yourself in the atmosphere of trees. This practice blends mindfulness and nature immersion with things like sit spots, intentional slow walks, and short meditations while engaging all of our senses. We’ll provide a list of what to bring for the best experience.
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Paleobotany in Kentucky - In-Person Workshop
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Cortland Eble, geologist with 32 years with the Kentucky Geological Survey, digs into Paleobotany – or fossilized plants – in this workshop geared to all ages! Cortland will talk about the unique characteristics and requirements for plants to fossilize, and he will have touchable fossil samples collected from around Kentucky. Following this presentation, join a Yew Dell staff member for a walk around the gardens to see living plants related to the fossils.
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Soil Conservation Overview - In-Person Workshop
2022-07-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join Tim Hendrick, who spent 29 years with the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, for an overview on soil conservation, to include a basic soil introduction, methods to improve soil, and soil conservation methods to give your plants the best growing environment. We’ll share details on how to take and bring in a soil sample.
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Geology and History Walk - Program included with Admission
2022-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
In celebration of what would have been Theodore Klein’s 117th birthday, Brad Kessans, Yew Dell’s own Facilities and Trail Guru, will lead an easy walk around our grounds to showcase the geology of our gardens, while sharing the Klein family’s ongoing history.
This program is included with Admission. RSVP so that we know how many attendees to expect.

SOLD OUT: Members-Only 20th Anniversary Thank You Celebration
2022-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Register now to reserve your spot at our Members-only 20th Anniversary Celebration, a free and members-only event to commemorate 20 years of Yew Dell.
Members, we look forward to you joining us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration! We’re planning outdoor games like Cornhole and lawn-sized Jenga, live music with Derby City Dandies, evening garden tours, and yummy summer treats to thank you for your support.
For Family Memberships, please enter your family as 1 guest, and provide the number of adults and children. We don’t need to have the individual names, only the total count.

SOLD OUT: Bourbon & Botanicals 2022
2022-07-07 17:30 - 21:00
Thanks to our friends at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Bourbon & Botanicals is back for another incredible season! Plan your summer with our eight nights of great music and inspiring garden tours with the Member Series Ticket!
Note that the Member Series Ticket is not refundable or exchangeable. If a performer must cancel, we will find a replacement band, although it may not be the same genre.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry.
Here’s this year’s amazing lineup:
7/7/22 – Bourbon Baroque
7/14/22 – Sheryl Rouse Band
7/21/22 – The Ron Jones Quartet
7/28/22 – Rosie and The Rockabillies
8/4/22 – Da Mudcats
8/11/22 – Allen Lane Band
8/18/22 – Kaintuck Band
8/25/22 – Fab 2

Event Timeline:
5:30p Gates Open
6p-7p Garden Tour with Hort Team
7p-8:45p Live Music in the outdoor covered Pavilion
9p Evening ends

SOLD OUT: BYOB Flower Arranging - In-Person Workshop
2022-06-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Stacy Thomas, Floral Designer at Petal Power Cut Flowers, puts a new spin on BYOB – Bring Your Own Bouquet – to this flower arranging class. Participants will bring their own flowers and vase, and Stacy will help you create a personal work of floral art! She will email registrants a resource list for flowers (including your garden, farmers markets, and grocery stores) and will show tips and tricks to glamourize whatever blossoms you have access to in this hands-on workshop.
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.
For our in-person programs and events, entry is limited to one person (whether adult or child) per ticket. Please purchase enough tickets for your guest count; extra guests without tickets will not be allowed entry. For our virtual workshops, a ticket purchase allows for one login; multiple people may watch the one login together.

Plant Walk Series - Fresh Eyes on the Gardens - In-Person Workshop included with Admission
2022-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Our freshly-graduated new Horticulture Apprentices will lead a tour of their favorite plant discoveries on our grounds, translating what they learned in the classroom to gardening reality.
This Plant Walk is included with Admission; no advance ticketing is required. The RSVP is to get an estimated attendee count.

Woodland Trails Hike - In-Person Workshop included with Admission
2022-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
In appreciation of #nationaltrailsday, Brad Kessans, Yew Dell’s own Facilities and Trail Guru, will lead an easy hike on our one-mile Woodland Trails loop. Along the way, Brad will share historical anecdotes and point out the trees and wildlife that call this section of our gardens home.
This Hike is included with Admission; no advance ticketing is required. The RSVP is to get an estimated attendee count.

Volunteer Celebration
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
Join us in an evening of celebration! We’ll be looking back on Volunteer and Yew Dell highlights from 2021, spotlighting some outstanding Volunteers of the Year, and sharing more about what is to come in 2022. Plan on light hors devours, walking the grounds, and celebrating with the Yew Dell community.
Current and future volunteers are welcome to attend.
RSVP by May 11 is requested to attend.
