LOUISVILLE WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Garden School at Farmington: A Monthly Walk & Talk for Curious Growers
A 90-minute, demonstration-led session with a Farmigardener Master Gardener that highlights a different plant or technique each month—practical, outside, and volunteer-run.
Hands-On Garden School at Farmington: A Monthly Walk & Talk for Curious Growers.
At Farmington in Louisville, this monthly Walk & Talk pairs a Farmigardener Master Gardener with a small group for a hands-on demonstration in the site’s education gardens; volunteers who maintain the beds guide practical work on plant topics that change each month, making each session both instructive and variable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master Gardener–Led Demonstrations
Sessions are led by a Farmigardener Master Gardener and supported by dedicated volunteer Farmigardeners, who provide live demonstrations and practical instruction tailored to that month’s topic.
Education Garden Raised Beds
Most of the class takes place in the education garden’s raised beds on relatively flat but mulched walkways—an accessible, hands-on planting and demonstration space.
A Different Focus Each Month
Each month highlights unique plants or techniques; the specific topics and plants for a given date are listed on the Farmington Events Calendar.
What the day feels like
What It Actually Feels Like
The class unfolds as a compact, 90-minute hands-on demonstration: meet at Farmington, move into the raised education beds for guided tasks and observation, then wrap up with takeaways you can apply in your own garden. Expect practical instruction from experienced volunteers and the chance to try tools and techniques under supervised conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Classes run approximately 1.5 hours.
Bring gloves and a trowel if you have them; some class tools will be provided. The class is outdoors—bring hat, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate protection.
The Visitor Center has beverages available once it opens (~10:30 a.m.).
Meet at Farmington prior to the start of the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class runs about 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Farmington.
Are tools provided or should I bring my own?
Bring gloves and a trowel if you have them; there will be some class tools available.
Is this suitable for young children?
This class is not structured for young children; participants should be at least 10 years old.
What is the surface like in the garden?
Education Garden walkways are relatively flat but have a mulched surface rather than a hard surface.
How do I find out what the month’s topic will be?
The specific topics and plants for the month are listed on the Farmington Events Calendar for that date.