Step Inside the Garden Shop

Houseplants, native plants, soils, and seasonal blooms — all in one place.

Get Your Hands Dirty

Hands-on garden classes — practical skills for every season.

Pure Natural Honey

Sweet, naturally sourced honey — great for gifts or your kitchen shelf.

Subscription Boxes

New curated plant delivered monthly — for your space or a friend.

Rooted in Louisville, Growing With You

A neighborhood garden shop built on community, curiosity, and a little dirt under your nails

Above the Dirt provides the Louisville, KY community with the opportunity to enjoy of playing with dirt and growing your own garden. A little dirt under your nails is a good thing.

Our plant and honey retail store is built for the hobby and backyard gardener.  We took an old gas station and turned into a garden shop. We are self described as enthusuastic hobbyists- jump on board with us you can be a crazy plant lady (or plant parent) with us!

Located in the J-town Historic Gaslight District. We specialize in house plants year-round, landscaping with native and non-invasive perennials and shrubs, honey, spring, fall and winter annuals!

Supports Pollinators

Native plants provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other essential wildlife.

Built for Kentucky Soil

These plants are adapted to our climate and require less maintenance long term.

Protects Ecosystems

Choosing non-invasive species helps preserve the health of our landscapes and waterways.

Vintage Kokedama Class

2/12 · 2/19 · 3/7

Learn the art of Japanese kokedama as you wrap plant roots in moss and create a living centerpiece.

Sourdough Starter Maintenance

2/20

Learn how to keep your sourdough starter strong and healthy through every season for better bread.

High-Humidity Terrarium Class

2/26 · 3/21

Build a cozy terrarium for moisture-loving plants while learning simple care and maintenance tips.

Propagation Class

3/21

Learn the basics of plant propagation through cuttings, division, and techniques that encourage healthy growth.

Vegetable and Herb Gardening Series

3/1 · 3/8 · 3/15

Design and plan your growing space in this interactive three-part workshop for a successful harvest.

Vegetable Gardening 101

3/5 · 3/19

Discover beginner-friendly techniques for growing vegetables in pots, raised beds, or small garden spaces.

Introduction to Native Plants

4/2

Learn what native plants are, why they matter, and how to successfully grow them in your landscape.

Native Plant Garden Design Program

4/16 · 4/23 · 4/30

Create a personalized native garden plan through guided instruction and hands-on design sessions.

Host a Private Plant Party

Perfect for birthdays, team events, friend groups, and special gatherings

Bring your group together for a hands-on workshop designed just for you. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, planning a team event, or gathering friends for something different, we create an experience that feels personal and memorable.

We provide the plants, the materials, and step-by-step guidance so everyone leaves with something beautiful and the confidence to keep growing. It is relaxed, creative, and rooted in community, just the way a neighborhood garden shop should be.

Houseplants

Green Indoors, All Year

Honey

Sweet From the Source

Potting Soil

The Foundation of Growth

Events

Learn, Grow, Create

Spring

Fresh Starts & New Growth

Summer

Full Color, Full Bloom

Fall

Rich Color & Cool Air

Winter

Green Through the Cold

Come Dig With Us

Your neighborhood garden shop in Louisville

Stop in, explore what is in season, and ask us anything. Whether you are starting small with a single plant or planning an entire garden, we are here to help you grow with confidence. Plants, honey, classes, and community all in one place.

Rooted in Louisville. Growing with you.