Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

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 […]

We are partnering with our colleagues from Kentucky State University’s Forestry Staff in Frankfort to discuss the timely issue of invasives. In this half-day format, we’ll have four 30-minute sessions: identifying invasives, control techniques in the field and forest, control techniques in the garden, and viable replacements once you’ve removed your invasives. Ticket includes a […]

It’s not just Monarch caterpillars and milkweed, many insects need a specific plant to complete their life cycle. Join Nursery & Greenhouse Manager , Jeff Margreiter, and Director of Horticulture & Facilities, Jacob Stidham, as they go way beyond the Monarch and talk about the many, many other plants in the garden that provide a […]

Briahna Michalsky, a local botanical artist, brings another facet of her artistry- botanical dyes. In this workshop, she will demonstrate a variety of dye methods (such as hammering and steaming), and participants will each get to select one process to make either a custom scarf or hand towel to take home. Ticketing fees include all supplies. Our […]

A plant roots where it germinates or is planted. Disease, insects, and the greatest pest of them all – humans – are mobile and can be quite bothersome to the flora in our gardens. Join Jeff Margreiter, our Nursery & Greenhouse Manager, Sayde Heckman, our Garden & Arboretum Manager, and Jacob Stidham, our Director of […]

Wreaths aren't just for the winter holidays! As the gardens start to go dormant, they provide an abundance of material for decorating. Join Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Yew Dell Gardener, Chelsea Hicks, as they share the fun of building a wreath with material collected around the gardens, including dried flowers harvested from […]

Wreaths aren't just for the winter holidays! As the gardens start to go dormant, they provide an abundance of material for decorating. Join Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Yew Dell Gardener, Chelsea Hicks, as they share the fun of building a wreath with material collected around the gardens, including dried flowers harvested from […]

Mason Quiram, District Program Director for Oldham County Conservation District, will lead our discussion on the science of composting and how you can get started. He will also share details how Oldham County residents can take home a Geobin and get started with their composting right away. Attendees outside of Oldham County can still benefit […]

More details to come, but add Twilight 2024 to your calendar!