Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

2013 Event List (chronological) - just click on the name for details

 Questions?  Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

CHILDREN IN THE DELL

Gardening and Nature-Inspired Activities for Children

Gardens, woods, trails and fields . . . these Saturday-morning classes are the perfect opportunity to give children a chance to spend some time with all that is green. Our energetic and creative educators will engage the children in everything from planting and growing veggies to nature-inspired scavenger hunts and a whole lot more. Whatever happens to be in season will be the topic du jour. Intended for children from 5-12 years old. Parents must stay on the grounds and are invited to participate in the day’s activities.

Pre-registration suggested but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.

$5/$10 per child member/nonmember

Buy the whole season for $100/$200 member/non-member - great gift!

Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

The Glenview Trust Company

6th ANNUAL GARDEN SCULPTURE SHOW

Don’t miss Yew Dell’s 6^th annual show that will feature some of the best sculptors in the region. Regardless of your preferred style or material, we’re sure this year’s juried show will have something to catch your eye. Whether you want to come out to enjoy the art or are looking for a piece for your own garden, be sure to make it out during the two months of the show.

2013 Call for Artists here.
Tickets at the door only.  Free for members and children 12 and under, $7 adult, $5 senior.

Sponsored by:

The Glenview Trust Company

Ellen van Nagell RE/MAX FIRST

Oldham County Educational Foundation

Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

Saturday, June 8; 10:30 –Noon

$25/$35 – Members/Non-members

Instructor Blair Helvey will bring out the inner kid in you! Learn good bugs and their place in the ecosystem.

Participate in the release of beneficial insects in Yew Dell’s vegetable garden and take home some beautiful insects for your own yard. To it top off, see some of the truly creepiest (and oh so nice) bugs you can imagine! Both children and adults welcome!

Surprising Edibles - Learn How to

Identify and/or Cultivate Unusual Edibles

There are a lot of plants that look great and are tasty too!  On the flipside there are a lot of bothersome weeds that can serve on purpose at the dinner table.  Learn about both ends of the spectrum in this informative class that will leave you thinking differently about what is in your garden. You will be introduced to – Edible ornamentals: Amaranth, Orach, Malabar Spinach and a variety of flowers Edible weeds: Lamb’s Quarters, Purslane, Burdock, Wild Amaranth/Pigweed

INTERNATIONAL GARDEN TOUR - FRANCE

Led by Paul Cappiello

Call to reserve your space- 502-241-4788

Join us June 10-18, 2013 for this gardener’s tour of some of the best horticulture of France. We’ll enjoy spectacular scenery of the south of France, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Our England (2010), Italy (2011), and Ireland (2012) tours were huge successes, so this one will fill up quickly. Some of the highlights of the trip will include the Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa and Gardens, Parc Floral Phoenix,  Millar Garden, Tourrette sur Loup, and more.

Detailed tour itinerary available here.

Call 502-241-4788 or email Karla Drover karlad@yewdellgardens.org for reservations.

Brown-Forman Presents

A FARM TO TABLE DINNER
Hosted by Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and Slow Food Bluegrass

Don’t miss this Third annual event! Last year’s Farm to Table Dinner was a smashing success and sold out quickly. Farm to Fork Catering will turn a harvest of locally-produced meats, cheeses, produce and wines into a fabulous feast. We’ll have on hand the farmers responsible for growing and producing all the ingredients, giving you a chance to meet the farmers and gardeners who produce our food. Come support our local farmers and enjoy an outstanding evening amidst the exquisite gardens of Yew Dell.

$90/$110members/non-members of Yew Dell or Slow Food Bluegrass

Farm casual dress.  Tented event with outdoor cocktail hour.  Vegetarian option available. Individual tickets and tables of 8 available.

Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

HerbFest

Herbs are such a wonderful addition to any garden and any meal!  If you are mystified buy their cultivation, uses in the kitchen or around the house or … take it one step further you’re not even sure what part(s) you are  consumable or useable – now’s your chance to find out!   This event will offer plenty of opportunities to expand or begin your knowledge about these simple magical plants.  We’ll have a selection for sale to begin or expand your collection.

Purchase admission at the door ONLY.  Free for members and children 12 and under, $7 adults, $5 seniors.
Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

Harvesting Vegetables All Year Round 

   This class will cover what you need to know to keep your kitchen flush with healty things to eat. 

   Topics that will be covered include: 

• Low tunnels/row covers
• High Tunnels
• Four season growing vs. harvesting
• Crops that can be grown/harvested during the fall and winter with little to no protection 

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL

Always a summer favorite! Yew Dell’s Hummingbird Festival offers the opportunity for all to learn about these amazing little birds, what makes them tick, how to attract them, how to keep them coming and a whole lot more. Local experts will catch and band birds, offering an excellent opportunity to see them up close and learn about hummingbird research. We’ll have hummingbird plants for sale, kid’s activities, refreshments, tours and as always,  local hummingbird photographer Russ Thompson will be on hand to offer photography tips – so don’t forget the camera!

Ticket at the door ONLY.  FREE for members and children 12 and under, $7/adult and $5/seniors.

Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

TWILIGHT IN THE GARDEN

This fall, Yew Dell will host the 2013 version of what has become one of the most anticipated fundraising parties of the Year.

photo by Andrew Hyslop Photography

Details coming soon!

Dividing Perennials

Here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Each year we offer this workshop that involves not only learning how to divide perennials . . . when you’re finished, Ann will give you some of the fruits of your labor to take home to your own garden. You can’t miss – come for a class and go home with an armful of great plants. Sign up early as this one is sure to fill up fast!

BOO DELL

Yew Dell's annual community Halloween Festival.

Calling all ghosts and goblins! Boo Dell is the place to be with the kids for this fun and fright-free Halloween affair offered in collaboration with the Oldham County Public Library. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating along the Trail-o-Treats (11am-2pm) – dozens of local merchants in costumes and decorated booths around the gardens. Hay rides for all and a performance by the incomparable Mr. Magic (2-3pm) make for a great day. Bring a pumpkin decorated to look like your favorite character from a book and enter it in the Book-O-Lantern contest!

NO TICKET NEEDED! Free admission for all; parking $5/car.

Questions?  Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org

HOLIDAY TRAINS EXHIBIT

Have you ever seen an entire town inside a castle?   Well, climb aboard and bring the kids (and grandkids too!) to Yew Dell this holiday season for the popular Yew Dell Gardens Express – a fabulous snow village and model train display.  This magical exhibit has been created by master model builder Bob Irmscher with support from some of the most talented model train enthusiasts in the region. In addition to the trains, kids of all ages will enjoy scavenger hunts, visits from Santa on December ? & ? and more! Bring your cameras!

The Yew Dell Gardens Express will be on display in the Yew Dell Castle:

Friday, 11/29 from 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 11/30 from 10am - 4pm
Sunday, 12/1 from noon - 4pm

Saturday, 12/7 from 10am - 4pm  - Santa visit from noon - 4 ????
Sunday, 12/8 from noon - 4pm

Saturday, 12/14 from 10am - 4pm - Santa visit from noon - 4 ????
Sunday, 12/15 from noon - 4pm

Free for members and children 12 and under, $7/adult, $5/seniors.
Questions? Call 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org