January 2020
The History and Development of Cave Hill Cemetery
Sunday, January 26 3 - 4:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center $15, $10 WBG members (use codeWBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Since 1848, Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery has long been revered for its tremendous plant and tree collection, notwithstanding the beauty of monument art on its grounds. Navigate the history and design influences of this prized cemetery and urban arboretum and the cultural significance of this iconic Louisville institution. Instructor: Michael Higgs There are no physical tickets for this program.…
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Early Morning Yoga at the Gardens
First Fridays of the Month (January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5) 7:30 - 8:15 am $15 non-members / $10 WBG members each session (members use code WBGMEMBER to receive discount) Graeser Family Education Center A monthly, 45-minute yoga session starts your day at the botanical gardens on Frankfort Avenue. Depending on the weather, enjoy chilly mornings indoors inside the Graeser Family Education Center with views outside into the gardens. On milder days, lay…
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Gardening 101
Tuesday, March 3 7 - 9 pm Graeser Family Education Center $15, $10 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Gardening remains America’s #1 hobby. Does the anticipation of the warmer spring weather make you want to get your hands dirty in the garden? Have you wanted to start a garden but didn’t know where to begin? This class will guide you through terms and processes, such as plant types, light exposures, deciding what kind of garden to…
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First Fridays of the Month (January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5) 7:30 - 8:15 am $15 non-members / $10 WBG members each session (members use code WBGMEMBER to receive discount) Graeser Family Education Center A monthly, 45-minute yoga session starts your day at the botanical gardens on Frankfort Avenue. Depending on the weather, enjoy chilly mornings indoors inside the Graeser Family Education Center with views outside into the gardens. On milder days, lay…
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Celebrating Cutflower Orchids: A Double Arrangement Demonstration
Sunday, March 8 1:30 - 3:30 pm Graeser Family Education Center $65, $55 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Exotic-looking with an array of structural variation in their blossoms, orchids are often overlooked or simply not for sale compared with other fresh floral items. There’s a huge diversity of orchids, but they tend to have rather fleshy flowers that make them nice additions to bouquets. Join Mahonia’s Floral Coordinator + Designer Mike Ojeda for a floral demonstration celebrating…
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The Farmer and the Foodie: First Day of Spring
The Farmer and the Foodie: First Day of Spring Saturday, March 21 3 - 4:30 pm The Avish Estate $30, $25 WBG members (members use code WBGMEMBER to receive discount) It’s the first day of spring! As our landscape begins to bloom, so does our desire to enjoy food with friends and family. Join The Farmer and the Foodie as they welcome the first day of spring with a class meant to highlight Kentucky Farmlands’ harbingers of the new season. Enjoy…
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Late Winter Tree Identification
Saturday, March 28 10am - 12pm The Avish Estate $15, $10 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Even when trees are dormant, they have features that reveal their identity. In this lecture and workshop, examine trees’ bark, growth forms and habits, buds and ground debris to distinguish and identify some common tree species. Become more familiar with the transition trees undergo from fully dormant in midwinter to swelling leaf or flower buds before you see their…
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Flowers in the Air: Monarchs in Mexico
Flowers in the Air: Monarchs in Mexico Tuesday, March 31 6:30 - 8 pm Graeser Family Education Center $15, $10 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Join us for a first-hand account by a regional pollinator and plant expert of her two recent travels to the butterfly reserves of central Mexico’s Sierra Madres. This presentation showcases her photography and videos of the natural migration and overwintering phenomena of our imperiled monarch. She will share insight on…
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Early Morning Yoga at the Gardens
First Fridays of the Month (January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5) 7:30 - 8:15 am $15 non-members / $10 WBG members each session (members use code WBGMEMBER to receive discount) Graeser Family Education Center A monthly, 45-minute yoga session starts your day at the botanical gardens on Frankfort Avenue. Depending on the weather, enjoy chilly mornings indoors inside the Graeser Family Education Center with views outside into the gardens. On milder days, lay…
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Welcome, Spring! Tree Tour
Saturday, April 11 10:30am - 12:15pm Cave Hill Cemetery - 701 Baxter Ave, Louisville KY 40204 $25, $20 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Winter has ended and botanical life renews itself come April. The magnificent and diverse forest of trees at Louisville’s beloved Cave Hill Cemetery awaits your visit. They’re showing their finest and freshest spring foliage and blossoms for our admiration. The Cemetery’s horticulturist and arborist lead you through the historic avenues among…
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Natives Awareness
Wednesday, April 22 7 - 8:45pm Graeser Family Education Center $15, $10 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Consider using a native plant in your garden! From trees and shrubs to perennials and ornamental grasses, an array of regional plants are perfect for many landscape applications. Learn the identities of some of the finest species to seek out at nurseries and then plant. In addition, gain an awareness of the benefits and limitations of our…
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Early Morning Yoga at the Gardens
First Fridays of the Month (January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5) 7:30 - 8:15 am $15 non-members / $10 WBG members each session (members use code WBGMEMBER to receive discount) Graeser Family Education Center A monthly, 45-minute yoga session starts your day at the botanical gardens on Frankfort Avenue. Depending on the weather, enjoy chilly mornings indoors inside the Graeser Family Education Center with views outside into the gardens. On milder days, lay…
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