Master Gardener Educational Program at Farmington June is the month we discover which seeds are sprouting and which plants need thinning! Families will learn about good watering practices, providing support […]
Garden Question TipTimeText-in Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson County Master Gardener will provide the information you need or get answers for you from the Jefferson County Extension Service. Text your […]
Farmington offers free tours on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided […]
The times they are a changing! Gardeners are among the first aware of the differences caused by climate change in our landscapes. We see the effects of the loss of […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Bees are an important part of a flower's life. Did you know some bees like to be by themselves and some are very social? And the honey they make is awfully […]
Our annual summer event will this year honor the Chair of our Board of Regents, Bob Brand. It's also the 65th Anniversary of the year when Farmington first opened to the public. We'd love to see any and everyone associated with Farmington over the years to join us for this year's event.
Our annual summer event will this year honor the Chair of our Board of Regents, Bob Brand. It's also the 65th Anniversary of the year when Farmington first opened to the public. We'd love to see any and everyone associated with Farmington over the years to join us for this year's event. Check out our […]
Growing herbs in your garden is very versatile – they are yummy and pretty, too! Whatever your reason for planting herbs, this ‘Basics’ class will discuss the ingredients you need […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Master Gardener led Educational Program at Farmington What are native plants and why should you be including them in your planting plans? What conditions do you need to grow natives […]
July is the month we harvest our vegetables. Families will learn about harvesting practices and general tips for preserving foods. Meet in the Pavillion Open to all ages, including […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Join us for a full day of events celebrating the new Pollinator Field and other agricultural activities at Farmington. All events are free and open to the public. 9:00-10:30 am July in the Vegetable Garden-Master Gardener led class-see events page for further details Pollinator Premiere Activities 12:00 Introduction of Representatives- At the Pollinator Field (including-KY […]
Garden Question TipTimeText-in Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the second Monday of each month […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington Are native plants weedy and invasive? Will your garden or landscapes look messy if you include them? This class will briefly discuss native […]
Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington Kentucky is home to over a hundred different kinds of butterflies and even more moths! Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, the plants they love to visit and what you can do in your garden to keep our butterfly population healthy and growing. Make and take […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
This class will briefly describe the nature of a pollinator garden, why they are important, and why we are important to the health and sustainability of pollinators. At this time in the gardening season, we have planted our pollinator and wildlife gardens and they have been growing for a couple of months or more. We […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
August is the month to plan and plant a fall vegetable garden. Families will learn about what you can plant to harvest in the Fall and help plant seeds and baby plants in our raised beds. To add to the plants still growing in our summer garden, we will add another crop of bush beans, carrots […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson […]
August is the month to harvest our summer vegetables, check on our fall vegetable garden and weed! Meet in the Pavillion. Open to all ages, including families with children ages 5-12. Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington
Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson County Master Gardener will provide the information you need or get answers for you from the Jefferson County Extension Service. Text your garden questions to […]
September is the month to discover which seeds are sprouting in the fall garden and which plants need thinning! Families will learn how to continue gardening throughout the fall season! […]
At this time in the gardening season, we have planted our pollinator and wildlife gardens and they have been growing for months or more. We will tour pollinator gardens at […]
Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience: Broken Wings Still Fly Discover a powerful series of monologues based on the narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky. Co-authored by Brandi LaShay and Hannah Drake, Broken Wings Still Fly, is a raw and poignant theatrical experience featuring the voices of hidden heroines. Witness their remarkable stories of sisterhood, love, motherhood, heartbreak, […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
Harold Holzer, noted Lincoln Scholar, will speak at Farmington along with a buffet BBQ dinner. Join us to hear about his latest book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration, as well as Lincoln's impact in Kentucky and in connection with Farmington and the Speed family. Learn more about Holzer at http://www.haroldholzer.com
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
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. Class size limited to 10 participants per workshop. At about 6:30 pm you and others will dine on the day's bounty complete with wine and […]
Join us for a bonfire in our back field for a fun fall evening complete with music, adult beverages, hot cocoa, hot dogs, and more. We recommend you bring a camp chair and a flashlight. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. Bluegrass Caravan will be playing under the pavilion. Event […]
The Museum Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs and we'll have holiday treats and beverages to kick off the season. Hayrides for the young & young at heart will be available from Farmington through Wellington to admire the neighborhood lights.
Farmington Visitor Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday November 30th for regular business hours. Happy Thanksgiving to all! You can pre-book tours at our online booking calendar under Visits.
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. Class size limited to 10 participants per workshop. At about 6:30 pm you and others will dine on the day’s bounty complete with wine and […]
The Museum Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs and we'll have holiday treats and beverages to kick off the season. Limited number of honey jars from the Farmington Bee Hives now available. See the full line up of activities at the Holiday open house page (dropdown under Events). Last year's popular Hayrides […]
Happy Holidays! Farmington Visitor Center will be closed all of this week.
Happy New Year! Farmington is closed for New Years Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday. You can pre-book tours on our online booking calendar.
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. Class size limited to 10 participants per workshop. At about 6:30 pm you and others will dine on the day’s bounty complete with wine and […]
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. Class size limited to 10 participants per workshop. At about 6:30 pm you and others will dine on the day’s bounty complete with wine and […]
Farmington is happy to host the Lafayette Bicentennial-Louisville American Friends of Lafayette for this installment of their Lafayette Bicentennial Speaker Series. This event will be held in the Carriage House- […]
Join Farmington and the other members of the Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement in the 2025 Book Discussion Series. Locations of the book discussions will rotate between the […]
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. Class size limited to 10 participants per workshop. At about 6:30 pm you and others will dine on the day’s bounty complete with wine and […]
This is a free, public concert. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Quattro Voce are professional, free-lance musicians who love to find and play music that champions new or obscure voices from the past and present.They will perform an approximately 45-minute concert of music all by women composers. This "Women Composers Through the Ages" is […]
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. […]