Get gardening 🌱

Winter gardening tips for Lexington, KY

You can’t beet Wilson Nurseries. | Photo by @wilsonplantco

Be-leaf it or not, January is a good time to get gardening. Now is the time to shop seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants.

🌱 Spring for seeds

Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking seeds like snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolas, and dahlias.

Check out these local spots to nab your favorites:

Wilson Nurseries, 2700 Palumbo Dr., Lexington
King’s Gardens Garden Center, 4560 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington
Springhouse Gardens, 185 W. Catnip Hill Rd., Nicholasville
Pemberton’s Greenhouses, 555 Keller Ct., Lexington

🌱 Get growing

While you’re at the nursery, grab some seeds that you can plant right now (or, at least, very soon). Use this tool to calculate when to sow some of these early-season crops:

Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Kale
Lettuce

🌱 Routine maintenance

Every green thumb knows that a garden is more than just its plants. Here’s your winter checklist:

Trim and tidy | Toss out any plants that didn’t survive last year and start fresh.
Take care of your tools | Sharpen your pruners and clean your trowels or treat yourself to a new tool set.
Test your soil | Apply your compost, but don’t forget to test your soil to make sure you aren’t missing any nutrients. A soil test kit can help you out here.

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Friday, Jan. 6

And So We Are Found: Fiber Art by Kris Grier | Friday, Jan. 6 | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Eastside Branch Gallery, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | This new gallery showcases unique fiber art pieces, all of which are inspired by the natural landscape of the Western US.
Greyline Station New Years Block Party | Friday, Jan. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the beginning of a new year with yummy food, delicious drinks, and lively music while shopping from 50+ small businesses.
PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $18-$106 | Pretend you’re in “Yellowstone” and experience the excitement of top-level cowboy skills.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Concert With The Stars | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $30-$66 | Experience a night of musical storytelling from The Lexington Theatre Company’s cast of Broadway stars.

Sunday, Jan. 8

A Musical Concert featuring Lutisha Coleman | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Tune in to hear retired FCPS Music Educator + 2022 Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Lexington winner Sis. Lutisha Coleman in this at-home benefit concert.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NEW YEAR, NEW EVENTS

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Weather

42º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain

Coming Soon

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics, & Games, a one-stop-shop for coffee and games, is planning to celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 561 S. Broadway at The Lex. The shop will serve a variety of coffee drinks and offer a large collection of tabletop board games and comics. ☕

Sports

The UK men’s tennis team received a preseason ranking of No. 4 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. This is the team’s highest-ever preseason ranking. See the full list of rankings and the tennis team’s match schedule. 🎾

Eat

Gluten Free Miracles Bakery is moving its operations to Mustard Seed Hill Events. Right now, Gluten Free Miracles is doing wholesale orders and select pre-orders only, but stay tuned for future developments. 🥖

Try This

Join Broomwagon Bikes + Coffee for a Free Bike Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. The clinic will teach basic bike anatomy and an intro to bike maintenance. No registration is required, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. 🚲

Family

Stop by the Explorium of Lexington (440 W. Short St.) on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for its Free Fun Day with Fayette County Public Schools and First 5 Lex. The family event will feature guest entertainment by John Archambault, author of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” Register for free.

Plan Ahead

Malone’s and Morton James are hosting a Galentine’s Party on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will take place at Malone’s Prime Events & Receptions (3373 Tates Creek Rd.) and will feature wine and charcuterie pairings as well as the opportunity to make a customized Morton James sweatshirt. Purchase a ticket to attend. 🍷

Seasonal

Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

Play

Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is up to $940 million. (Whoa.) Get your tickets online or at a Kentucky Lottery retailer near you for your chance to win big. 💰*

Wellness

Swap bland trail mix for a nutrient-dense, tasty snack from KIND. If you’re a chocolate lover, try the Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond and Dark Chocolate Cocoa. If you want to add more protein to your diet, the Crunchy Peanut Butter is a must. Wanna try an assortment? Build your own box.*

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Put us in, coach 🏀

Lexington is one of the top sports cities

We already can’t wait for the next season of UK football. | Photo by @petecamparoniphoto

Game on. Lexington ranked No. 106 out of 392 on WalletHub’s list of best sports cities in the US.

To create the rankings, WalletHub used a methodology that combined and weighted the results from its previous studies on best cities for fans of football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and hockey. The cities were examined, using data from ESPN, the US Census Bureau, Forbes, NCAA, Sports Business Journal, and more. City population was also considered.

Here’s how Lexington stacked up for each sport:

Football: No. 178
Baseball: No. 31
Basketball: No. 316
Soccer: No. 136
Hockey: No. 450

See how other cities fared here.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Emily.

Editor’s pick: DYK that the Greyline Station’s New Years Block Party will feature a macaroni and cheese bar? My cheesiest dreams are coming true thanks to The Market Kitchen.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read our article about nine local classes for adults.

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