Annual Plant Sale
A fabulous selection of perennials, natives, annuals, herb & vegetables will be available for sale. Get your gardens and decks ready for a new season. Pre-order forms are now available. […]
A fabulous selection of perennials, natives, annuals, herb & vegetables will be available for sale. Get your gardens and decks ready for a new season. Pre-order forms are now available. […]
What's going on in the garden this month? April & cool season crops
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series Soil/Food web Properties of Soil Soil and its inhabitants Caring for your soil (maintenance and management) No bare soil
Celebrate the 46th year of our cherished Derby Breakfast, the longest-running Derby event in the region. It’s the perfect way to start your Derby Day. Your participation directly contributes to […]
Looking for a super chill way to spend Derby Day! Join us for our new Derby Watch Party event. Spend the afternoon under the Pavillion with friends playing yard games, […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful afternoon tea in the elegant and historic setting of Farmington. This refined experience features delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and exquisite sweets, served […]
What’s Happening this month? Harvesting Cool Season Plants, Succession Planting (beets and radishes) & Planting Summer Crops Let’s Plant: Cucumbers, pole beans, bush beans, okra, eggplant, peppers, corn, beets, radishes, […]
Extend the Season with Early & Late Bloomers When & How to Use Annuals; Dividing Perennials
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
Special Guest: Frank X. Walker former KY Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker will read from his new book Load in Nine Times. (Link to book on the Event Page, Book […]
Class focus: Early Cool Season plants More Details to come- Learn how to use your garden bounty. Registration required. Register Here!
Please join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6 p.m., as we present the 2025 ANNE BRUCE HALDEMAN AWARD FOR KENTUCKY LANDSCAPES, PRESERVATION, AND HISTORY to Walter T. Crutcher. The […]
Enjoying Herbs in the Garden Series Design & Grow A Kitchen Garden – And Other Ways to Include Herbs In Your Gardens and Landscapes
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
What’s Happening this month? Planting, Growing Summer Crops & Succession Planting (bush beans, corn, beets) Let’s Plant: Bush beans, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, potatoes (late crop), beets, corn Let’s Talk Plants: […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. Artists will be added as confirmed. June artist […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
In honor of Juneteenth Farmington is holding a full day of special programming with an emphasis on the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on this land. Free Tours of […]
Tours are closed for a Private Event today. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you on another day.
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series Choosing Plants Natives vs. Non-natives Straight species vs cultivars Matching Plant to Place Restoring, creating & maintaining healthy ecosystems Focus on bio functionality Planting […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
We are closed for the 4th of July. We hope to see you on another day!
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
What’s Happening this month? Growing & Harvesting Summer Crops, Succession Planting (beets, corn) and Planting Fall Vegetables Let’s Plant: Kale, lettuce, spinach, radish, carrots, beet, corn Let’s Talk Plants: Kale, […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. This months artist: Marjorie Marshall Edutainer Extraordinaire, Marjorie […]
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
The Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement will host 4 book discussions at each of our sites throughout 2025. The following is a list of books that will be […]
Natives For Your Sun Garden Choosing High Value Nectar Plants
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Class Focus: Summer Vegetables Learn how to use your garden bounty. Registration required. Register Here!
All Visits/House Tours begin in the Farmington Visitor Center Museum store. Staff will check in your pass, and give you a stamp for house entry. Non-passholders may purchase their tour […]
Enjoying Herbs in the Garden
What’s Happening this month? Growing & Harvesting Summer Crops, Planting Fall Crops (cauliflower and broccoli), Succession Planting Fall Crops (radishes, leafy greens, peas, beets) Let’s Plant: Cauliflower, broccoli, radish, leafy […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. August Artist Mary & Jaxon Third Tuesdays, May […]
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series The Climate Crisis and Ways to Deal with it in The Garden Water: Too much and Not Enough Late Summer Water Issues Wind Seasonal […]
The Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement will host 4 book discussions at each of our sites throughout 2025. The following is a list of books that will be […]
What’s Happening this month? Growing & Harvesting Fall Crops, Succession Planting Fall Crops (radish, spinach) Let’s Talk Plants: Perennial crops – asparagus, rhubarb Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. This month's Artists YAPA! YAPA! is a high […]
Garden Care Water issues Cutback in Fall or Spring? Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. Follow the walking path over the bridge to the garden behind the main […]
The Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement will host 4 book discussions at each of our sites throughout 2025. The following is a list of books that will be […]
What’s Happening this month? Harvesting Fall Crops Let’s Talk Plants: Melons, gourds, sweet potatoes Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. Follow the walking path over the bridge to the […]
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musicians under the Pavilion at Farmington during these free monthly family-friendly events. Cash Bar available. This month's Artists King Kong Third Tuesdays, May […]
Becoming an Ecologically Minded Gardener Series New Ideas About Garden Maintenance and Management The case for biodiversity Nature- and site-driven design Composting within the garden IPM and organic controls Fall […]
Class Focus: Fall Cool Season Crops More Details to come- Learn how to use your garden bounty. Registration required. Register Here!
What’s Happening this month? Wrapping Up – Cleaning & Evaluating Let’s Plant: Cover crops Let’s Talk Plants: Cover crops, Planning for next season, Earliest time to start seeds indoors, Earliest […]
Spend the day with experienced hearth cook, Chas Stephens, prepping and cooking a full meal before sitting down to enjoy the spoils of your efforts with your fellow workshop attendees. […]