Jefferson County KY Master Gardener Association, Inc.

06/07/2026

Come see the master gardeners at the Kilgore garden tour next weekend!

06/01/2026

The 32nd Annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our work at the Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church will be featured as one of the gardens on this year’s tour. For more information, visit the link in our bio.
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05/08/2026

FARMINGTON HISTORIC PLANTATION 6:00 – 7:30 PM– OUR BOUNTIFUL GARDEN – LET’S EAT!

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Watch as our Chef prepares a meal using fresh produce. Tonight’s menu includes Asparagus Tart with crispy prosciutto, salad greens with vinaigrette, Risotto Primavera and Strawberry Shortcake. $20/person, register at www.visitfarmington.org https://visitfarmington.org/our-bountiful-garden/

05/07/2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM 11:30 AM

FarmiKids Grow! – where little hands and big curiosity sprout growth, giggles and green thumbs!

Join us for informative and playful kid-friendly activities with (shh!) a dose of age-appropriate science lessons thrown in to broaden kids’ knowledge and experience with the natural world.

FarmiKids Grow! is a nature-powered learning adventure for children. It blends exploration, creativity, and hands-on gardening fun to help kids learn about plants, bugs, soil, the magic of nature and more, all while planting seeds of curiosity and confidence. Kids are invited to explore the outdoors, learn life science basics, build teamwork and responsibility, and connect with natural rhythms – sun, soil, critters!

Monthly, ninety-minute sessions will include a blend of activities, such as:

Brief and fun natural science lessons,

Playful learning activities (such as bug counts, worm races, etc.),

Story-time in their very own honeysuckle hideout,

A gardening or nature-related craft (like painting pinecone flowers, planting seeds to take home, etc.),

Growing vegetables and herbs in their very own pizza cuisine bed, and

Recording their activities in gardening journals

Later in the summer, kids will have a pizza party, making pizzas using their cuisine bed produce and be shown how wheat, grown in the teaching garden, can be used to make flour.

Think of FarmiKids Grow! as part classroom, part playground and all nature magic! And, please – dress to get dirty!

Participation in FarmiKids Grow! can be session by session or taken as a complete series.

Monthly Sessions:

5/16 Hello Garden!

6/20 Soil Detectives

7/18 Pollinator Party

8/15 Water Wizards

9/19 Grow & Show and Pizza Party

10/17 Harvest Celebration & Pumpkin Carving

05/07/2026

FREE PLANT SWAP

Saturday, May 16, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
Bon Air Library
2816 Del Rio Place Louisville, KY, 40220

Got plants to share? Looking for something new for your garden? Join us for a beloved Louisville tradition — the Jefferson County Master Gardeners Free Plant Swap at Bon Air Library! This is your chance to dig into your garden, pot up a few extras, and trade with fellow plant lovers in the community.

It’s not just about the plants. Bring your questions, your wins, and even your garden struggles — our Master Gardeners will be on hand to chat through tips, troubleshoot challenges, and help you make the most of your growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, you belong here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Bring divisions, seedlings, cuttings, or potted plants to swap

Take home new-to-you plants from fellow community gardeners

Share garden success tips and seasonal growing advice

One-on-one time with Jefferson County Master Gardeners

Free, casual, and open to all skill levels

05/07/2026

On Saturday, May 9th, the Louisville Area Iris Society will host its annual Iris Show and rhizome sale at St. Mark’s Church at 2822 Frankfort Ave., 40206. The sale begins at 11:00 AM and continues until sold out.

We are fortunate that the group is allowing us (JCMGA) to sell plants.

The Iris Society will have a broad selection of potted Iris for sale.

JCMGA will have the following offerings at great prices:
Herbs - Parsley, Sweet and Purple Basil, Cilantro, and others
Vegetables - Sweet and Hot Peppers, Okra, Ornamental Peppers
Native Plants - Little Bluestem, Mountain Mint, Agastache, Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan) and Solidago (Goldenrod)
Ornamentals - Coleus, Ice Plants and more

05/07/2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Farmington Historic Plantation
3033 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY, 40205

Step back in time and discover the beauty of the traditional kitchen garden. This versatile plot, designed for both flavor and flair, invites you to gather your own “garden-to-table” meals and fresh-cut flowers just steps from your kitchen door. Whether you prefer a structured, manicured look or the whimsical charm of an informal country garden, our class teaches you how to blend flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits into a garden that is as functional as it is beautiful. We’ll explore various growing methods—including raised beds, strawbales, and containers—alongside expert tips on plant care and garden design. The session concludes with a tour of JCMGA’s own kitchen garden and herbal walkway at Farmington.

https://visitfarmington.org/design-grow-a-kitchen-garden/

05/06/2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:00 AM 12:30 PM
Farmington Historic Plantation
3033 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205

Farmigardeners Veg Out’ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. This series begins on May 9th and continues through the gardening season with two classes per month. On 2nd Saturdays and 4th Thursdays of each month, you’ll experience Hands-on Gardening Education with Master Gardener Coaches. Includes shares of produce grown during the season. Register at www.visitfarmington.org Fees apply.

05/05/2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Bon Air Library
2816 Del Rio Place Louisville, KY, 40220

Whether you have a sprawling garden or a sunny windowsill, herbs are one of the most rewarding plants you can grow — and one of the most delicious. Join the Jefferson County Master Gardeners at the Bon Air Library for an inspiring evening dedicated to the art of cultivating and cooking with fresh herbs.

Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will walk you through annual, perennial, and biennial herbs — from planting and harvesting to preserving them for year-round use. Then comes the best part: taste dishes prepared with freshly grown, garden-harvested herbs and discover just how much flavor nature can bring to your table.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Which herbs grow best in Louisville’s climate — annuals, perennials & biennials

How to plant, tend, and harvest herbs for peak flavor

Proven preservation techniques: drying, freezing & infusing

Creative ways to use fresh herbs in everyday cooking

Taste-testing of dishes made with garden-fresh herbs

05/05/2026

Farmington Historic Plantation – Design and Grow a Kitchen Garden

Learn how to design and grow a kitchen garden in Louisville KY. This hands-on class at Farmington Historic Plantation teaches how to combine vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for a functional, beautiful garden.