Upcoming Events for Kentucky

To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.

June 4-8   Lexington  

Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 noon

The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 (859)257-6955, www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum
Cost: $55 (Friends $50). Registration deadline: May 15th
From soil to seeds to veggies, Junior Master Gardeners will develop gardening skills by delving into the art of horticulture.  Your Junior Master Gardener will receive their own handbook so they can continue to experiment with gardening after camp.  Please bring a snack.  Camp contact and registration person is Emma Trester-Wilson, (859) 257-9339, emma.trester-wilson@uky.edu

June 9   Bardstown  

9th Annual Blooming Bardstown Garden Tour and Marketplace

Our tour this year will be held on June 9th and begin at the Nelson County Extension Office, 317 S. 3rd St., at 8:00 AM and be open till 4:00 PM. This tour of beautiful gardens in historic Bardstown and Nelson County will be self-guided and happen rain or shine. The Marketplace at the extension will be open from 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM and will include tour ticket sales at $10, plants and garden treasures for sale, a silent auction, free door prizes, rustic furniture, educational opportunities and and demonstrations.

June 22-30   Owensboro  

Dazzling Daylilies 2012: Balloons & Blooms
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

The week will begin with Hot Air Balloon Shows on June 22, 23 and 24. 

The fabulous Daylily Collection will be at its peak with about 600 varieties including a collection of Stout Silver Medal Winners. The garden is an official American Hemerocallis Society Display Garden. There will be tours of The Garden, talks, entertainment during the week and a Daylily Sale on June 30.  25 Carter Road.  Phone: 270-852-8925; E-mail wkbg@bellsouth.net ; Website  www.wkbg.org

State-by-State Gardening assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of listed events. It is recommended that you verify the date, time and location of any event you plan to attend.