Sep
3
12:00 PM12:00

Blooms, Bluegrass, & Boutique

Join us on the farm September 3rd from 12-6 PM at our newest location, Lilly of the Valley, for a family friendly afternoon of playing, shopping, and picking.
Live Bluegrass featuring Hancock and Shouse, Petting Zoo by Rosie's Ponies, local artisans, crafters, and vendors, food trucks, kids activities and garden center deals!

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Jun
8
7:00 PM19:00

Beau Grows: Tree, Rose, and Shrub Care

Join Beau for a master gardening class in the garden(center) every Thursday until June 8th to learn everything he knows about your lawns, beds, and gardens. Beau Will answer all your questions about this weeks topic and more while leading hands on demonstrations.
Class sizes are limited to 30 participants and there is a $6 charge per person, cash or check only. 100% of the class fee will benefit The Arboretum State Botanical Garden's expansion of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. All participants will receive 20% off and the ability to shop after class.
To register call (859) 266-6889 or email pam.louisflowerpower@gmail.com

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Jun
1
7:00 PM19:00

Beau Grows: Summer Lawn Care

Join Beau for a master gardening class in the garden(center) every Thursday until June 8th to learn everything he knows about your lawns, beds, and gardens. Beau Will answer all your questions about this weeks topic and more while leading hands on demonstrations.
Class sizes are limited to 30 participants and there is a $6 charge per person, cash or check only. 100% of the class fee will benefit The Arboretum State Botanical Garden's expansion of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. All participants will receive 20% off and the ability to shop after class.
To register call (859) 266-6889 or email pam.louisflowerpower@gmail.com

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May
25
7:00 PM19:00

Beau Grows: Perennials

Join Beau for a master gardening class in the garden(center) every Thursday until June 8th to learn everything he knows about your lawns, beds, and gardens. Beau Will answer all your questions about this weeks topic and more while leading hands on demonstrations.
Class sizes are limited to 30 participants and there is a $6 charge per person, cash or check only. 100% of the class fee will benefit The Arboretum State Botanical Garden's expansion of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. All participants will receive 20% off and the ability to shop after class.
To register call (859) 266-6889 or email pam.louisflowerpower@gmail.com

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May
18
7:00 PM19:00

Beau Grows: Chemicals

Join Beau for a master gardening class in the garden(center) every Thursday until June 8th to learn everything he knows about your lawns, beds, and gardens. Beau Will answer all your questions about this weeks topic and more while leading hands on demonstrations.
Class sizes are limited to 30 participants and there is a $6 charge per person, cash or check only. 100% of the class fee will benefit The Arboretum State Botanical Garden's expansion of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. All participants will receive 20% off and the ability to shop after class.
To register call (859) 266-6889 or email pam.louisflowerpower@gmail.com

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May
11
7:00 PM19:00

Beau Grows: Herbs

Join Beau for a master gardening class in the garden(center) every Thursday until June 8th to learn everything he knows about your lawns, beds, and gardens. Beau Will answer all your questions about this weeks topic and more while leading hands on demonstrations.
Class sizes are limited to 30 participants and there is a $6 charge per person, cash or check only. 100% of the class fee will benefit The Arboretum State Botanical Garden's expansion of the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. All participants will receive 20% off and the ability to shop after class.
To register call (859) 266-6889 or email pam.louisflowerpower@gmail.com

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Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

Lexington Arboretum Garden Tour

Jesse Dahl, Arboretum Horticulturist, will lead walks through the horticultural and display gardens highlighting plants of particular interest at the time of each tour. Those who have served as Arboretum tour docents are encouraged to attend (free of charge) to increase knowledge of the horticultural areas. Tours start at the Visitor Center. Cost $3. Limit of 25 people per tour. Groups of 5 or more must pre-register.

     July 6 & 20: Summer annuals and vegetables

     August 3 & 17: Shade trees & water features

     September 7 & 21: Ornamental grasses and Fall annuals & perennials

     October 5 & 19: Fall gardening & evergreens


All classes, unless otherwise noted, require pre-registration.  Please call us (859) 257-6955 or email Dayna atdmbast0@uky.edu to register.  Cash or check only accepted for registrations.

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Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

Lexington Arboretum Garden Tour

Jesse Dahl, Arboretum Horticulturist, will lead walks through the horticultural and display gardens highlighting plants of particular interest at the time of each tour. Those who have served as Arboretum tour docents are encouraged to attend (free of charge) to increase knowledge of the horticultural areas. Tours start at the Visitor Center. Cost $3. Limit of 25 people per tour. Groups of 5 or more must pre-register.

     July 6 & 20: Summer annuals and vegetables

     August 3 & 17: Shade trees & water features

     September 7 & 21: Ornamental grasses and Fall annuals & perennials

     October 5 & 19: Fall gardening & evergreens


All classes, unless otherwise noted, require pre-registration.  Please call us (859) 257-6955 or email Dayna atdmbast0@uky.edu to register.  Cash or check only accepted for registrations.

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Aug
27
5:30 PM17:30

Legacy Campaign Event Celebrating 25 Years at the Arboretum

Enjoy a farm to table dinner prepared by Chef Jeremy Ashby, Executive Chef of AZUR Food Group, on the grounds of The ArboretumcState Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

The evening will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Kentucky Children’s Garden, followed by a unique dinner in the gardens using the freshest local ingredients.

The Friends of The Arboretum will present a live and a silent auction to benefit the Legacy Campaign.

The highlight of the evening is the unveiling of the Legacy Campaign Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center Expansion Plans by campaign chairs Bill and Vange Lear along with Roberto de Leon of De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop.

 

Tickets are $150 per person.

To pay by check or cash, please fill out the reply card,farm_to_table_reply_card.pdf  and mail to:


The Arboretum
500 Alumni Drive
Lexington, KY 40503

To pay by credit card, please clickhttp://www3.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/index.html

For more information, call 859.257.6955 or email Molly Davis @ molly.davis1@uky.edu

Seating limited, RSVP by August 15 to secure your seat at the table.

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Aug
17
11:00 AM11:00

Lexington Arboretum Garden Tour

Jesse Dahl, Arboretum Horticulturist, will lead walks through the horticultural and display gardens highlighting plants of particular interest at the time of each tour. Those who have served as Arboretum tour docents are encouraged to attend (free of charge) to increase knowledge of the horticultural areas. Tours start at the Visitor Center. Cost $3. Limit of 25 people per tour. Groups of 5 or more must pre-register.

     July 6 & 20: Summer annuals and vegetables

     August 3 & 17: Shade trees & water features

     September 7 & 21: Ornamental grasses and Fall annuals & perennials

     October 5 & 19: Fall gardening & evergreens


All classes, unless otherwise noted, require pre-registration.  Please call us (859) 257-6955 or email Dayna atdmbast0@uky.edu to register.  Cash or check only accepted for registrations.

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Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00

Lexington Arboretum Garden Tour

Jesse Dahl, Arboretum Horticulturist, will lead walks through the horticultural and display gardens highlighting plants of particular interest at the time of each tour. Those who have served as Arboretum tour docents are encouraged to attend (free of charge) to increase knowledge of the horticultural areas. Tours start at the Visitor Center. Cost $3. Limit of 25 people per tour. Groups of 5 or more must pre-register.

     July 6 & 20: Summer annuals and vegetables

     August 3 & 17: Shade trees & water features

     September 7 & 21: Ornamental grasses and Fall annuals & perennials

     October 5 & 19: Fall gardening & evergreens


All classes, unless otherwise noted, require pre-registration.  Please call us (859) 257-6955 or email Dayna atdmbast0@uky.edu to register.  Cash or check only accepted for registrations.

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Jul
20
11:00 AM11:00

Lexington Arboretum Garden Tour

Jesse Dahl, Arboretum Horticulturist, will lead walks through the horticultural and display gardens highlighting plants of particular interest at the time of each tour. Those who have served as Arboretum tour docents are encouraged to attend (free of charge) to increase knowledge of the horticultural areas. Tours start at the Visitor Center. Cost $3. Limit of 25 people per tour. Groups of 5 or more must pre-register.

     July 6 & 20: Summer annuals and vegetables

     August 3 & 17: Shade trees & water features

     September 7 & 21: Ornamental grasses and Fall annuals & perennials

     October 5 & 19: Fall gardening & evergreens


All classes, unless otherwise noted, require pre-registration.  Please call us (859) 257-6955 or email Dayna atdmbast0@uky.edu to register.  Cash or check only accepted for registrations.

 

 

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