2010 Hours, Classes and Events

Yew Dell Gardens is open for visits and self-guided tours during the regular hours listed below. Come try out our new iPod tours, free! Admission $7.00 per adult $5.00 for seniors Free for members and children 12 and under Guided group tours can be arranged by calling 502.241.4788 Volunteer work days are scheduled the second Saturday of each month April - November Winter Hours: December through March       Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Hours: April through November       Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.    Yew Dell Gardens will be closed on the following days:      New Years Day       Kentucky Derby  (first Saturday in May)       Thanksgiving Day (third Thursday of November)       Holiday Week (December 24 through January 1)

Upcoming Classes and Programs

Vegetable Garden Boot Camp

March 13, April 10, May 8, July 10 and September 11 from1-3pm; $155/$185 for the series

This is the perfect way to garden with a safety net. Yew Dell Garden Manager Jo Anne Fischer and all around expert gardener Maggie Oster will take you on a season-long vegetable gardening adventure. A combination of classroom instruction and a whole lot of hands-on work will cover planning, preparation, planting and management of a vegetable garden, using Yew Dell's facilities. If you've ever wanted to start a vegetable garden, but were afraid of the big commitment all at once, this is a perfect way to get started.

Hellebore Daze

March 20 — noon-3pm; Regular admission

Come celebrate the winter/early spring garden and enjoy one of the most extensive hellebore collections in the US. Learn about culture, biology, mythology and garden tips, all about this fantastic group of winter blooming garden plants. Unusual varieties and species will be available for sale!

8th Annual Plant Sale and Garden Market

April 24-25 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun; Regular admission

What more can we say! Be here early for the members’ early access (9am Sat) and first shot at the best plants. The weekend will include a wide variety of outstanding vendors, the Louisville Bonsai Club show in the Gheens barn, activities for kids, refreshments and garden tours.

Spring Shrub Walk

May 5 — 6:30-8; $15/$20 members/nonmembers

This is the perfect post-Derby garden activity. The grounds will be lush with flowering shrubs, trees and spring perennials and this walk will cover the best the spring garden has to offer.

Cutting Propagation Workshop

May 13 — 10-noon; $25/$35 members/nonmembers

Plant propagation is the perfect blend of the art and science that make up the field of horticulture. This workshop will provide all the pointers necessary to make you a standout plant propagator. Participants will propagate a variety of plants that can be taken home once rooted! A great way to get some super plants for your own garden.

Third Thursday Concert Series

Join us for our second annual Third Thursday Concert Series in the Gheens Barn. This season we have everything from Jazz to Bluegrass, and Celtic to Baroque. No matter what your taste, this is certainly one of the best venues for live music this summer. All shows begin at 7pm. Advance purchase is required as there is limited seating. $12 members/$15 nonmembers.

Purchase the entire series and SAVE!

April 15 — Harry Pickens Trio

May 20 — Whiskey Bent Valley Boys

June 17 — Harry Pickens Trio

July 15 — Bourbon Baroque

August 19— Bourbon Baroque

September 16 — Whiskey Bent Valley Boys

October 21 — Keltricity

November 18 — Harry Pickens Trio

Yew Dell Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.