Gardens in Kentucky

The diverse state of Kentucky isn't called the Bluegrass state for nothing - bluegrass does appear in many a lawn in the state. Waterways are tops in Kentucky as well with 90,000 miles of streams running throughout the state.



Featured Gardens:

Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum

This Nanine Clay Wallis Home and Arboretum is a historical building and collection of surrounding trees that was built in 1851. It now serves as the headquarters for the Garden ...

Map of Kentucky Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in Kentucky by City

Paris : Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum





National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South ... Field Guide to the Southeastern States)
by: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southeast and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:

An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, ... [reviews]


100 Trails of the Big South Fork: Tennessee and Kentucky (100 Hikes In...)
by: Russ Manning
The Big South Fork has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best recreation areas in the U.S. Backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities on secluded trails abound in this 123,000-acre area. This completely updated guide covers all the trails of the Big South Fork plus adjacent national forests and areas. Trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback ... [reviews]


Hiking Kentucky, 2nd: A Guide to Kentucky's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Series)
by: Michael H. Brown
From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Michael Brown describes seventy-nine of his favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks.
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky
by: Tammy York
With this new guide, hikers discover many of the local hidden hiking treasures that are in and around Ohio’s most picturesque city, located on a historic river at the confluence of three states. Places such as Caldwell Nature Preserve, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, and Quiet Trails Nature Preserve offer incredible views, ample wildlife and wildflowers, and a chance to get away from everything ... [reviews]


Kentucky Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by: Zoe Ayn Strecker
Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover hidden treasures in the Bluegrass State.
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Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die
Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world’s outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain’s famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego’s Healing Garden, created ... [reviews]


Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens
by: Keith Davitt
If you love gardens but don’t think you have enough outdoor space to cultivate one, this book is for you. Written by a 20-year veteran of landscape design, this imaginative guide features 18 hardworking profiles of gorgeous small garden paradises. Through step-by step instructions, before-and-after photos, and detailed plans, landscape architect Keith Davitt offers ingenious tips and ... [reviews]



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