In an expansion on our February workshop The Amazing World of Plant Self Defense, Noelle Visser, University of Louisville Biology PhD student, will focus on how plants defend themselves against herbivores (including people!) and pathogens with a full tool belt of chemical properties. Learn what chemicals are at play, where they are strategically located in the plant, and how […]

Thanks to our Sponsor Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Bourbon & Botanicals is back for another season of local and regional musical talents in the Gardens. Tonight's show features The Derby City Dandies, and their Vintage Swing Jazz. Bring your chairs to enjoy music under the covered Pavilion; food and drink will be for sale. Feel free […]

Join our Horticulture Team 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 will divide and take […]

As the summer growing season comes to an end, join Mary Wheatley, Jefferson County Master Gardener, for a how-to lecture on saving seeds. Participants will learn why we should save seeds, how to identify the best seeds for saving, and the proper harvesting and storage of seeds. Mary will have a variety of seeds and pods for viewing. Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final […]

Bring your boxes and wagons and load up on fantastic fall plants! Thanks to Sponsor LG&E and KU Foundation, we are again rolling out some of the best plants in the region for this sale. We’ll feature plants that are not yet available through the Online Plant Market, or Onsite Plant Market. Once these beauties […]