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 plants in a general way: what are they; what does a native garden look like; and the argument for including natives in your planted spaces. […]
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! Meet in the Pavillion. Open to all ages, including families with children ages 5-12. Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington
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 Farmington and see how they look as we move into Autumn and cooler temperatures and discuss what care they need and other tips for ensuring […]
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 class, we’ll discuss what it means to be an ecologically-minded gardener, look specifically at new ways to approach gardening and garden clean-up in the Fall […]
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 class, we’ll discuss what it means to be an ecologically-minded gardener, look specifically at new ways to approach gardening and garden clean-up in the Fall […]
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 class, we’ll discuss what it means to be an ecologically-minded gardener, look specifically at new ways to approach gardening and garden clean-up in the Fall […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Coalition members. All the books are available for purchase at Farmington. The first discussion is James by Percival Everett. THIS SESSION IS HELD AT […]
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 […]
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
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, summer lettuce Let’s Talk Plants: Cucumbers, okra, eggplant, peppers, corn
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. 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 […]
Class focus: Early Cool Season plants More Details to come- Learn how to use your garden bounty. Registration required. Register Here!
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: Pole beans, bush beans, tomatoes, squash, zucchini
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 […]
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 […]
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 in plant communities
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 […]
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, lettuce, spinach, radish, carrots Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. Follow the walking path over the bridge to the garden behind the main house.
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 […]
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 discussed as well as the site the discussion will be held. March 6, at Oxmoor Farm: James by Percival Everett May 15 at Locust Grove: Praise Song for the […]
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 greens, peas, beets Let’s Talk Plants: Cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, corn Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. Follow the walking path over the bridge to […]
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 discussed as well as the site the discussion will be held. March 6, at Oxmoor Farm: James by Percival Everett May 15 at Locust Grove: Praise Song for the […]
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. Follow the walking path over the bridge to the garden behind the main house.
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 house.
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 discussed as well as the site the discussion will be held. March 6, at Oxmoor Farm: James by Percival Everett May 15 at Locust Grove: Praise Song for the […]
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 garden behind the main house.
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 time to plant seeds and transplants outdoors Park at the Visitor Center Parking lot. Follow the walking path over the bridge to the garden behind […]
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 […]