Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sue Stuart-Smith, author of “The Well Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature,” as she discusses her 2021 book on the power of gardening. The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when […]
Mark your calendar for our annual Fall Plant Sale! Thanks to our sponsor, LG&E and KU Foundation, we will be rolling out some of the best plants in the region for sale. Learn why autumn is a great time to make additions to your garden! Preview the plant list here! Fall Plant Sale is included […]
Mary Wheatley, Jefferson County Master Gardener, leads this workshop on the importance of ecological gardening to support the native environment. She’ll discuss host plants, seed saving techniques, and the need to include some “messiness” in our gardens over winter to support birds and the eggs of good bugs that are surviving on our leaf litter. […]
Join us for our signature fundraising event on Friday, September 20, 2024! Click here for full details.
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 […]
Wreaths aren't just for the winter holidays! Throughout the gardening season your garden can be preserved and displayed in the fall with everything you love the most from colorful blooms to graceful grasses. Join Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Garden Assistant, Rhiannon Cruz, as they share the fun of building a wreath with […]
Wreaths aren't just for the winter holidays! Throughout the gardening season your garden can be preserved and displayed in the fall with everything you love the most from colorful blooms to graceful grasses. Join Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, and Garden Assistant, Rhiannon Cruz, as they share the fun of building a wreath with […]
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 […]
We wrap up Bourbon & Botanicals 2024 with Bourbon Revival. They're Kentucky's #1 Rockin' Bluegrass Band, fusing bluegrass instruments with Classic Rock, Pop and Country. Bring your lawn chairs and join the friendliest folks in Oldham County for a fantastic night of live music on our covered Rounsavall Pavilion. Timeline: 5:30p: Gates, Martha Lee's Kitchen, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMN Acoustic Trio hits the stage for Night #6 of Bourbon & Botanicals 2024. Not your average acoustic band, CMN will take you on a musical journey from '50s rock into the '80s, from The Everly Brothers to The Police. There will be surprises each time you hear them...they never play the same show twice. […]
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