Above the Dirt Garden Shop

Retail Native Plant Nursery. Top products: Native perennials, Houseplants, Seasonal annuals, Native shrubs, Natural honey. Above the Dirt Garden Shop, located in Louisville, Kentucky’s Historic Gaslight District, is a community-focused retail garden center specializing in native plants, houseplants, and seasonal horticulture. Operating out of a repurposed historic gas station, the business serves as a resource for hobbyists and backyard gardeners. Their core horticultural mission emphasizes ecological health, specifically promoting native and non-invasive species that support local pollinators and are adapted to Kentucky’s soil and climate. Beyond retail sales of trees, shrubs, perennials, and houseplants, the shop is highly active in horticultural education. They host a consistent calendar of hands-on workshops, covering topics such as terrarium building, kokedama, plant propagation, bonsai care, and vegetable gardening. They also offer private plant-themed events and a subscription box service. Their offerings are rounded out by the sale of locally sourced natural honey and garden essentials, positioning the shop as a central hub for urban and suburban gardening enthusiasts in the Louisville area.