Fayette County Cooperative Extension Horticulture

10/29/2026

The November edition of our By the Yard newsletter is now posted on our website:

Kentucky Horticulture Extension provides research based education and resources to support the production, management and enjoyment of plants across the Commonwealth. Programming focuses on home gardening, commercial horticulture, landscaping, local food systems and environmental stewardship. Throug...

10/15/2026

There are so many wonderful flowers that can be grown from bulbs. Most are familiar with Daffodils, Tulips, and Crocus, but there is a whole world of lesser-known beauties waiting to be discovered. We will discuss many varieties and provide a generous sampler for your home garden. Date: 10/20/2026

Cost: $20.00 Register in advance using the QR code.

10/12/2026

We have extended our Bradford pear bounty! If you bring a photo of a recently removed (last 30 days) invasive Bradford pear tree to the Fayette County Extension office, we will be providing native trees as a replacement (one per household, while supplies last).

We will continue the bounty until the remaining trees are gone, or through the end of this week, whichever comes first!

Our office is open 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

10/09/2026

🌳Join us as we welcome Tree Week Lexington 2026 with the Kick Off and Signature Tree Planting Event at Davis Park!

You can enjoy:
A tree planting ceremony
Live music by Lylak
A food truck
Fun activities from community partners

Tree Week Kick Off & Signature Tree Planting
Friday, October 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Davis Park | 711 De Roode Street, Lexington

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

We have our Bradford pear bounty this weekend at the Arboretum!! We'll need to see a photo of the tree you have recently removed for you to claim a new native to replace it with. Limit one per household, while supplies last.

Don't forget to treat the stump with concentrated herbicides to prevent this tenacious tree from returning! Be quick because wasted time will reduce its efficacy. Glyphosate and triclopyr are commonly used at ~22%–44% active ingredient (1:1 or undiluted) but always read and follow the label!!! You can add the blue dye shown in the photo so you will recognize the stumps that you have already treated.

Please share with anyone who might need some extra incentive to get rid of a Bradford pear!

10/01/2026

Selecting a tree that has potential to outlive us is a daunting task. We will discuss the importance of matching plants to site conditions and what conditions various species prefer. Selecting the proper plant for your site can minimize plant stress and lessen insect and disease problems.

09/30/2026

Catch us for a crafty afternoon at Northside Library next Tuesday! We'll have an assortment of materials to bring to life, so all you need to pack is your imagination and don't forget to register in advance at this link: https://events.lexpublib.org/event/15590317

09/29/2026

Bradford Pear Bounty Day! Come by the Arboretum on Sunday, October 11th, between 1-3PM and show us a photo of a recently removed Bradford pear tree. In return you'll receive a new replacement tree that is native to Kentucky.

Limit of one tree per household, first come first serve while supplies last.