Cordell, Neher & Company, PLLC kicked off the start to Ohme Gardens' first native plant section. Plant design by Bonnie Orr.  

 

 In picture: (Left to Right)Larry Mundy, Bonnie Orr, Mary Greenfield, & Diane Mundy 

Michael Lemcke of Michael's Photography offered a professional 8x10 family photo on Fathers day at the Gardens for the second year in a row. 
 
Artists in the Gardens

Artists from the Wenatchee Visual Arts Network Guild spread themselves around various locations in the Gardens on Fathers Day weekend for special Artists in the Gardens weekend.  Visitors watched as the artists created their art from scratch.  Art was also available for sale by each artist.  Some very fine works of art from jewelry making to paintings were created during the two days.  Some prints of Ohme Gardens paintings will be available in Ohme Gardens' gift shop later this season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July events feature the new concert series, annual wine and food gala, and the Shakespearean plays (see details below).  The second annual series of art classes will be taught by talented art teachers.  There's a wide selection of classes to choose from and seasons pass holders get a $15 discount.  Be sure to sign your kids up today!
 
Thank you to all of the persons listed above that helped in making the Gardens a special place to experience.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike Short
Garden Administrator 

Ohme Gardens got its first of several native plant areas in the Gardens in June thanks to Cordell, Neher and Co. PLLC and Bonnie Orr, President of the Friends' Society. 

 

Cordell, Neher and Co. closes their office and volunteers one day each year for a community service project.  The Gardens were selected for this year's project.  After a lot of hard work and effort they finished the project under the guidance of Bonnie Orr, who designed and selected the native plants for this area.  Ohme Gardens gives a very big thank you to Cordell, Neher and Co. and Bonnie Orr for their contribution to the Gardens.  
 

Below are pictures of Cordell, Neher & Company, PLLC hard at work:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come see the plantings on the trail below the overlook on the south end of the Lower Lawn. The native plants will attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
 
The Wenatchee Central Lions Kingston Memorial Fund awarded $12,800 to complete the handicapped access parking area. We are so thankful for this grant which will allow us to build the access that the Friends had determined was the number one goal for 2009.
 

The Fourth of July Raffle was won by Darlene and Phil Guitzwiller. They and 8 guests had a private party and watched the fireworks.  Barbeque was donated by Country Boys Southern Style Barbeque in Cashmere.  Thank you Tom Dew for your generous support.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The raffle raised $1800 that will be used to build the ramp from the handicapped access parking lot to the Lower Lawn.
  
The art classes on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30- 2:30 have been coordinated and organized by Ginger Hendrickson and is the major fund raiser for July and August.
 
Our annual fundraiser will be another raffle for the Fourth of July.  Buy your tickets at the Gardens or call a Friend.  This raffle did help us support an important project in the Gardens. The 2010 project will be lighting for the Gardens.
 
Gardening with Friends will not take place in July.  It is just too hot to enjoy working in the Gardens.  This event will resume on the first and third Monday evenings in August from 6:30-8:30.
 
Come join us for our Board meeting at the Downtown Wenatchee Library on Wednesday, July 15th from 4:00 pm -5:15 pm.
 
Enjoy the Gardens; support the friends.
 
Bonnie Orr
President, Ohme Gardens Friends' Society