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You won't want to miss these in 2025!
We will add many more sales, events, reminders, deadlines, and other opportunities throughout 2025. Most sales will be added a day or two ahead, so please check back often.
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Let's Talk About Containers
January - all month
Bring your planters, window boxes, and hanging baskets to us this month and speak with our lead designer and co-owner, Ashley Pemberton Herndon, about creating drop-dead beautiful container gardens. If your containers are too large for you to manage, we can pick them up for you and return them filled with gorgeousness when you need them. Give Ashley a call! 859-254-6552
Bring your planters, window boxes, and hanging baskets to us this month and speak with our lead designer and co-owner, Ashley Pemberton Herndon, about creating drop-dead beautiful container gardens. If your containers are too large for you to manage, we can pick them up for you and return them filled with gorgeousness when you need them. Give Ashley a call! 859-254-6552
Plantscaping your jungle
January - all month
Give us a call and tell us that you'd like an instant jungle in your home or office and we'll land on your doorstep with a few big, luscious, easy plants to transform your space. We'll do all of the work of selecting, delivering, and placing your new instant jungle (you can have as much or as little input as you choose). Call Ashley Pembertons Herndon to talk about Plantscaping, or go the Plantscaping page on our website.
Give us a call and tell us that you'd like an instant jungle in your home or office and we'll land on your doorstep with a few big, luscious, easy plants to transform your space. We'll do all of the work of selecting, delivering, and placing your new instant jungle (you can have as much or as little input as you choose). Call Ashley Pembertons Herndon to talk about Plantscaping, or go the Plantscaping page on our website.
Buy One Get One SALE
January 20-25
We had a snow and ice avalanche that collapsed 2 of our houses, so everything that is in our shade house is on sale!!
This sale includes natives, heuchera, hostas, hardy ferns, and helleborus!
We had a snow and ice avalanche that collapsed 2 of our houses, so everything that is in our shade house is on sale!!
This sale includes natives, heuchera, hostas, hardy ferns, and helleborus!
Indoor Plants Sale!
January 20-25
All of our foliage plants, including large floor plants, terrarium plants, cactus & succulents, citrus, palms, ficus, tropical ferns, etc., etc., etc are on sale: Buy 3 (mix or match) and get 10% off of all three!
All of our foliage plants, including large floor plants, terrarium plants, cactus & succulents, citrus, palms, ficus, tropical ferns, etc., etc., etc are on sale: Buy 3 (mix or match) and get 10% off of all three!
Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 21
Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day, so let's give it up for the bushy-tailed cuties (including chipmunks) who keep us entertained while they plant and dig up things in our yards. To help these adorable critters, consider planting native trees and shrubs that bear food, such as oak, walnut, pecan, hickory, and hazelnuts. If you don't feel like planting in January, give us a call and let us know what you'd like to plant in the spring, and we'll be glad to get it for you. Don't forget our locally grown, 2- and 3-gallon starter sized trees that are easy on your budget! #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay #SquirrelAppreciationDay
Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day, so let's give it up for the bushy-tailed cuties (including chipmunks) who keep us entertained while they plant and dig up things in our yards. To help these adorable critters, consider planting native trees and shrubs that bear food, such as oak, walnut, pecan, hickory, and hazelnuts. If you don't feel like planting in January, give us a call and let us know what you'd like to plant in the spring, and we'll be glad to get it for you. Don't forget our locally grown, 2- and 3-gallon starter sized trees that are easy on your budget! #NationalSquirrelAppreciationDay #SquirrelAppreciationDay
National Wedding Month
February
This is #NationalWeddingMonth so if you're planning a wedding, consider our beautiful, tropical rental plants to decorate your wedding and reception venues. We also have lovely, flowering plants for sale (available species depend on the season). Learn more on our Plant Rental page.
This is #NationalWeddingMonth so if you're planning a wedding, consider our beautiful, tropical rental plants to decorate your wedding and reception venues. We also have lovely, flowering plants for sale (available species depend on the season). Learn more on our Plant Rental page.
Groundhog Day
February 2
Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil sees on National Groundhog Day, it's a good time to address the topic of peaceful cohabitation between your friendly, neighborhood groundhogs and your garden. We found a great article with helpful suggestions on establishing a permanent détente.
Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil sees on National Groundhog Day, it's a good time to address the topic of peaceful cohabitation between your friendly, neighborhood groundhogs and your garden. We found a great article with helpful suggestions on establishing a permanent détente.
National Feed the Birds Day
February 3
Our beautiful songbirds need all of the help that they can get, so consider adding self-sustaining feeders like berry- and seed-producing native flowers, trees, and shrubs to your yard. Let us know what you want, and we'll be happy to get them for you to plant now, or we can have them ready for you to plant in the spring. We also have a list of local native plants that are great for wildlife on the Natives and Trees pages of our website. We'll also be happy to make recommendations.
Remember, just because a plant has bright berries, that doesn't mean that they are good for wildlife (Nandina and Taxis berries, for example, are both highly toxic), so do your homework!
#FeedTheBirdsDay
Our beautiful songbirds need all of the help that they can get, so consider adding self-sustaining feeders like berry- and seed-producing native flowers, trees, and shrubs to your yard. Let us know what you want, and we'll be happy to get them for you to plant now, or we can have them ready for you to plant in the spring. We also have a list of local native plants that are great for wildlife on the Natives and Trees pages of our website. We'll also be happy to make recommendations.
Remember, just because a plant has bright berries, that doesn't mean that they are good for wildlife (Nandina and Taxis berries, for example, are both highly toxic), so do your homework!
#FeedTheBirdsDay
Valentine's Day
February 14
We'll have a variety of pretty plants and gifts for Valentine's Day, whether you're shopping for a spouse or a friend. Valentine-themed planters, flowering plants, jungle plants, or gift certificates will all make nice gifts.
Do you know that February 14th is also National Organ Donor Day? What a perfect day to literally give your heart to someone else by registering to be an organ donor! Learn more at the link, below, on the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry.
We'll have a variety of pretty plants and gifts for Valentine's Day, whether you're shopping for a spouse or a friend. Valentine-themed planters, flowering plants, jungle plants, or gift certificates will all make nice gifts.
Do you know that February 14th is also National Organ Donor Day? What a perfect day to literally give your heart to someone else by registering to be an organ donor! Learn more at the link, below, on the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry.
Contract Growing DEADLINE
February 15
Another reminder: If you, your landscaper, farm, or other business will need large quantities of specific species, colors, or varieties in the upcoming spring and summer of 2025, please contact us and we'll be happy to grow them for you. Find out more about our very easy and helpful Contract Growing Service by clicking the link.
Another reminder: If you, your landscaper, farm, or other business will need large quantities of specific species, colors, or varieties in the upcoming spring and summer of 2025, please contact us and we'll be happy to grow them for you. Find out more about our very easy and helpful Contract Growing Service by clicking the link.
Presidents Day
February 17
We'll be open on Presidents Day, and if you're interested, we found a good article about some of our illustrious Founding Fathers and other US Presidents who had a particular interest in gardening.
We'll be open on Presidents Day, and if you're interested, we found a good article about some of our illustrious Founding Fathers and other US Presidents who had a particular interest in gardening.
World Spay Day
February 25
All of our Pemberton's Greenhouses kitties have been spayed or neutered (including Mittens, our cover girl), so on World Spay Day we'd like to encourage our customers to make sure your pets and any strays or ferals (including your barn and racetrack cats) are fixed.
Please also consider supporting the great low-cost spay/neuter programs that we have in central Kentucky!
Lexington Humane Society: https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/services/spaystheway/
Woodford Humane:
https://www.woodfordhumane.org/spay-neuter-program/
Spay Our Strays:
https://www.soscatsky.org/
Working Cat Project:
https://www.workingcatprojectky.org/
All of our Pemberton's Greenhouses kitties have been spayed or neutered (including Mittens, our cover girl), so on World Spay Day we'd like to encourage our customers to make sure your pets and any strays or ferals (including your barn and racetrack cats) are fixed.
Please also consider supporting the great low-cost spay/neuter programs that we have in central Kentucky!
Lexington Humane Society: https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/services/spaystheway/
Woodford Humane:
https://www.woodfordhumane.org/spay-neuter-program/
Spay Our Strays:
https://www.soscatsky.org/
Working Cat Project:
https://www.workingcatprojectky.org/
Storage Plant Customers
March - all month
Call us anytime this month to get on our delivery calendar so we'll be ready to return your winter storage plants on the day that you want them. Our delivery calendar starts filling up very early in the season, so don't wait until spring to schedule! 859-254-6552
Call us anytime this month to get on our delivery calendar so we'll be ready to return your winter storage plants on the day that you want them. Our delivery calendar starts filling up very early in the season, so don't wait until spring to schedule! 859-254-6552
Daylight Saving TIme
March 9
Another welcome harbinger of spring -- springing forward into Daylight Saving Time -- means we're getting closer to outdoor planting weather!
Another welcome harbinger of spring -- springing forward into Daylight Saving Time -- means we're getting closer to outdoor planting weather!
Citrus Order Deadline
March 15
To ensure that you get the best selection of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, calamondin, and tangerine citrus trees & shrubs, please place your orders by March 15.
Just call to tell us what you want and the quantity.
The deadline to order flowering tropical plants is also March 15th.
859-254-6552
To ensure that you get the best selection of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, calamondin, and tangerine citrus trees & shrubs, please place your orders by March 15.
Just call to tell us what you want and the quantity.
The deadline to order flowering tropical plants is also March 15th.
859-254-6552
Deadline to order tropicals
March 15
Get your orders in for blooming tropicals and foliage tropicals so we'll have the best selection from our Florida growers. We'll call you when they arrive later this spring.
Hibiscus, assorted palms, Dipladenia, ficus, Croton, Mandevilla, Bird of Paradise, Gardenia, olives, Duranta, citrus, Clivia, Jasmine, Bougainvillea, etc. If you don't see your favorites on the list, just ask us.
859-254-6552
Get your orders in for blooming tropicals and foliage tropicals so we'll have the best selection from our Florida growers. We'll call you when they arrive later this spring.
Hibiscus, assorted palms, Dipladenia, ficus, Croton, Mandevilla, Bird of Paradise, Gardenia, olives, Duranta, citrus, Clivia, Jasmine, Bougainvillea, etc. If you don't see your favorites on the list, just ask us.
859-254-6552
National Plant a Flower Day
March 12
National #PlantAFlower Day is a good time to start preparing (or at least seriously planning) your garden so it will be ready to plant when weather permits. Go through your checklist -- do you have Soil? Mulch? Soil amendments? Fertilizer? Garden tools? Gloves?
Pre-order your plants now from Pemberton's (the earlier the better). This should include tropicals, citrus trees, summer bulbs, Kentucky natives, and of course annuals and perennials.
Also, it isn't too late for contract growing some specific species, so please see our Contract Growing page for more details.
National #PlantAFlower Day is a good time to start preparing (or at least seriously planning) your garden so it will be ready to plant when weather permits. Go through your checklist -- do you have Soil? Mulch? Soil amendments? Fertilizer? Garden tools? Gloves?
Pre-order your plants now from Pemberton's (the earlier the better). This should include tropicals, citrus trees, summer bulbs, Kentucky natives, and of course annuals and perennials.
Also, it isn't too late for contract growing some specific species, so please see our Contract Growing page for more details.
St Patrick's Day
March 17
This week, we'll have several different Oxalis (Shamrock) plants (with a variety of colored leaves and flowers to help you or an Irish friend celebrate the day. Oxalis are cute and easy plants to care for on your office desk or at home. Some are hardy and can be planted outside.
This week, we'll have several different Oxalis (Shamrock) plants (with a variety of colored leaves and flowers to help you or an Irish friend celebrate the day. Oxalis are cute and easy plants to care for on your office desk or at home. Some are hardy and can be planted outside.
First Day of Spring!
March 20
International Day of Forests
March 21
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Almost any size yard (even a tiny one) can become a forest, if planned and planted correctly.
We'll have locally grown, starter-sized 1-, 2- and 3-gallon native Kentucky trees again this spring, so let us know what you want and we'll have them for you when you're ready to plant. We can also order much larger trees and non-natives.
Don't know where to begin? We can help you create a "Pocket Forest" in your yard with an outstanding assortment of some of Kentucky's most beautiful and important young trees to fit any budget.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Almost any size yard (even a tiny one) can become a forest, if planned and planted correctly.
We'll have locally grown, starter-sized 1-, 2- and 3-gallon native Kentucky trees again this spring, so let us know what you want and we'll have them for you when you're ready to plant. We can also order much larger trees and non-natives.
Don't know where to begin? We can help you create a "Pocket Forest" in your yard with an outstanding assortment of some of Kentucky's most beautiful and important young trees to fit any budget.
Weed Appreciation Day
March 28
Today is National Weed Appreciation Day!
We're highlighting a few of the Kentucky native flowers that have the word "Weed" in their names:
Common MilkWEED
ButterflyWEED
JewelWEED (in the photo)
Joe Pye WEED
SneezeWEED
IronWeed
These beneficial beauties will do well in your garden and are LOVED by pollinators.
Order them as soon as possible and we'll let you know when they are here a little later in the spring.
Most will be in 4" pots for $12.
859-254-6552
Today is National Weed Appreciation Day!
We're highlighting a few of the Kentucky native flowers that have the word "Weed" in their names:
Common MilkWEED
ButterflyWEED
JewelWEED (in the photo)
Joe Pye WEED
SneezeWEED
IronWeed
These beneficial beauties will do well in your garden and are LOVED by pollinators.
Order them as soon as possible and we'll let you know when they are here a little later in the spring.
Most will be in 4" pots for $12.
859-254-6552
Dogwood Tree Days
Coming in April
A week-long opportunity to get locally grown, straight Kentucky native Dogwood trees in starter sizes 1-3 gallon pots, including Common, Pagoda, Silky, Roughleaf dogwoods.
You can also order beautiful non-native pink dogwoods and a variety of other cultivars in larger sizes.
Specific dates in April will be posted soon.
A week-long opportunity to get locally grown, straight Kentucky native Dogwood trees in starter sizes 1-3 gallon pots, including Common, Pagoda, Silky, Roughleaf dogwoods.
You can also order beautiful non-native pink dogwoods and a variety of other cultivars in larger sizes.
Specific dates in April will be posted soon.
Eastern Redbud Tree Week
Coming in April
Our beautiful Kentucky native Eastern Redbud trees are a hallmark of spring. They're incredibly easy to grow, low maintenance, front yard-worthy, good for small yards, disease and insect resistant, and good for pollinators and songbirds. What more could you want in a tree?.
We'll have them in starter-sized pots to make it easy on your budget, or we can acquire larger, more established trees for you.
More info coming soon, but in the meantime, we have a short video on Redbud trees from the UK Extension office. See the link, below.
Our beautiful Kentucky native Eastern Redbud trees are a hallmark of spring. They're incredibly easy to grow, low maintenance, front yard-worthy, good for small yards, disease and insect resistant, and good for pollinators and songbirds. What more could you want in a tree?.
We'll have them in starter-sized pots to make it easy on your budget, or we can acquire larger, more established trees for you.
More info coming soon, but in the meantime, we have a short video on Redbud trees from the UK Extension office. See the link, below.
International Bat Day
April 17
Kentucky's bats, along with all other bats in the world, are extremely important to our planet and local ecosystem, but they are in trouble. We can do some things to help them in our little corner of the world by planting flowers and trees that attract nighttime pollinators (such as moths), which they like to eat. Our Kentucky bats' favorite food is mosquitos, so it's a tremendous benefit having bats coming into our yards.
We have a link to a list of bat-friendly plants that you can add to your yard to assist Kentucky's little helpers. We have many of these plants in stock or can acquire them for you.
Remember to NEVER use outdoor insecticides, so you won't harm the bats who are dining on insects.
Kentucky's bats, along with all other bats in the world, are extremely important to our planet and local ecosystem, but they are in trouble. We can do some things to help them in our little corner of the world by planting flowers and trees that attract nighttime pollinators (such as moths), which they like to eat. Our Kentucky bats' favorite food is mosquitos, so it's a tremendous benefit having bats coming into our yards.
We have a link to a list of bat-friendly plants that you can add to your yard to assist Kentucky's little helpers. We have many of these plants in stock or can acquire them for you.
Remember to NEVER use outdoor insecticides, so you won't harm the bats who are dining on insects.
Feel free to contact us for more information about any of our events and sales, and please don't forget to check back often!
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