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Ohme Gardens Newsletter April 2010
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2010 Season begins April 15th
Greetings,
With the passing of winter brings a new beginning, and the eighty-first season at Ohme Gardens! Opening day for the Gardens will be April 15th, however current Season Pass holders and Sponsors can participate in an early bird sale; "A Little Bit of Ohme Gardens Plant Sale" on April 14th! This plant sale will open to public on April 15th. With the mild winter, the blooms of the Gardens are ahead of schedule, as you may have witnessed in your own gardens. There has been a lot of work going on at the Gardens during the off season and there are many new and exciting things:
- ADA access path into the lower lawn
- More native plant areas
- Several newly replanted areas
- A beautiful new water feature in the sunken lawn
We look forward to seeing your familiar friendly faces at the Gardens again this season and hopefully many more new faces as we continue to make improvements and create more activities and events.
Make a Difference Day last October 24th was another success . There were 25 great volunteers who donated their time and energy to the Gardens. Volunteers worked on areas in the gardens prepping them for springtime planting and helped remove plants to make room for the new water feature. Volunteers also planted some areas and did garden maintenance. Thank you to all the volunteers that donated their time last October.
Make a Difference Day volunteers hard at work pruning and removing plants for the new waterfall.
Boy Scout Eagle Projects
Several projects were completed this last year thanks to the hard work of local Boy Scout Eagle projects. Rogan Eugene Clay worked on the new ADA pathway that connects the ADA service road parking lot to the lower lawn. Keegan Dahlquist developed a pathway and stone stairway used by garden staff for wedding and event set-up. Alex Boswell's project made walking the paths by the lookout and the top pool area easier to walk by re-leveling the stones in the paths. All these projects were big undertakings and greatly benefited the Gardens. A big thanks to all three for their efforts and all who helped them complete these projects which led to them attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Keegan and Crew hard at work on the access path and stairs.
Rogan and team working on the ADA pathway.
Alex and friends hard at work on repairing the stone pathways.
AmeriCorps
On March 26th, 2010 a group of fifty AmeriCorps volunteers donated their time and efforts towards the Gardens. Over 100 flats of plants from our nursery and 60 new ferns of various varieties were planted. A lot was accomplished in a short amount of time. Thanks to all the AmeriCorps volunteers for their hard work and to Niles Sundquist at Sundquist Nursery (www.sqnursery.com) for his assistance with fern selection and acquisition.
This new season also brings with it a new water feature. Started last fall, Ohme Gardens staff and inmate volunteers have worked hard installing and preparing an exciting new water feature in the Sunken Lawn. Thanks to Star Rentals for providing the backhoe needed to complete the water feature. Be sure to make time this season to see this wonderful water feature.
Please continue to check out the exciting upcoming events this season as they get posted on our website.
Sincerely,
Mike Short
Garden Administrator |
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Come join the Friends and be an important part of all the interesting and worthwhile activities. Call Bonnie Orr, President of the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society, for more information 884-5069. |
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| 2010 Season Pass Reminder |
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Remember to renew or purchase your 2010 Season Pass for Ohme Gardens. Benefits include; unlimited Gardens admission throughout the season. Guest discounts: $2 off for adults and $1 for youth accompanied by a pass holder and Music Series discounts. Several pass options are available to suit your personal preference. Go online to www.ohmegardens.com or come visit the Gardens and
SIGN UP TODAY!! |
| 2010 Sponsor Reminder |
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Remember to renew or purchase your 2010 Sponsorship Level for Ohme Gardens. Benefits include; unlimited Gardens admission throughout the season or a quantity of single day passes - your choice, recognition on our website and donors board at the Gardens, guest discounts: $2 off for adults and $1 for youth accompanied by a sponsor pass holder, recognition in our e-newsletter, and Music Series discounts. Several sponsorship levels are available to suit your personal preference. Go online to www.ohmegardens.com or come visit the Gardens and
SIGN UP TODAY!! |
| 2010 Bridal Premier
Wedding Show |
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During the 2010 Bridal Premier, Ohme Gardens held a drawing for prizes including an original Ohme Gardens coffee mug, an Ohme Gardens Book, and the Grand Prize of an Ohme Gardens Season Pass.
The winners for the 2010 Newsletter drawing are:
Chelsie Hamilton
Niki Baird
JJ Carlson & McMahon
Thanks to Todd at Kenaston Music Productions for selecting this year's winners.
Please call Ohme Gardens at 509.662.5785 to claim your prize. |
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Lightly rake your lawn to remove dead grass, sticks and debris. April is also a good time to rent a core aerator and go over high traffic areas two or three times to reduce soil compaction.
Early spring is the best time to divide flowering perennials including daylilies, hosta, monarda, balloon flower and many others.
Encourage migrating birds to stop in your yard or take up residence by supplying food, water, nesting materials, birdhouses and plantings of tall shrubs, evergreens and plants with berries, seeds or nectar for hummingbirds.
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Featured Bloom of the Month |
TRILLIUM
Wake Robin
Trilliums are a common wildflower containing only three petals, usually in scattered colonies but occasionally covering large areas of the forest floor. Trilliums demand moist, very rich soil in wooded areas. Best areas receive full sun, stay moist but are never saturated.
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| Sonrise Service
Sunday, April 4th
6:30 am
Celebrate Easter Sunday at the beautiful setting of Ohme Gardens. Easter service will directed by Pastor Bob Shepard under the auspices of Serve Wenatchee Valley. Service will also include a special music performance. Refreshments will be provided. Shuttle bus service will be available, please contact Serve Wenatchee at 663-4673 for further shuttle information. |
| A Little Piece of Ohme Gardens Plant Sale
Wednesday, April 14th
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Members, Sponsors, and Season Pass Holders Only! Get first pick of Ohme Gardens nursery plants from the gardens available for sale at clearance prices. |
OPENING DAY
Thursday, April 15th
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
A Little Piece of Ohme Gardens Plant Sale open to the public. Plants available for sale at clearance prices. Our normal retail plant selections will also be available.
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 Mother's Day Tea
Sunday, May 9th
12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mothers Day Tea will be featuring The Ivy Wild Inn and Catering. They will have fresh baked scones, muffins, chocolate dipped strawberries and bite sized desserts. Refreshments will include coffee, tea, ice-tea and strawberry lemonade. So bring Mom to an afternoon in the garden and enjoy a tea party on her special day. Tea time is 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Mothers will receive a complimentary plant courtesy of Ohme Gardens. Additional plants will be on display for sale. Take the perfect Mother's Day Family Photo. See below for more information. |
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Ohme Gardens
Mother's Day Tea Photos
by Michael's Photography
Bring your Mother up to the Gardens to celebrate Mother's Day
Special discount entrance/photo packages i include:
1 custom 8x10 enlargement & 2 custom 5x7 prints with special discounts for additional prints
Couples $35 entrance & photos included
Family (up to5) $40 entrance & photos included additional family members $2 child/$4 adult
Michael will be taking photos between 10:00am - 3:00pm
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| Painting Planters
Saturday, May 15th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Turn your old discarded pots into beautiful planters. Grab'em, paint'em and plant'em at Ohme Gardens HELP DAY. Ginger Spice, Mike Short and Bonnie Orr (the Dirt Diva) will be available to teach you the painting skills, provide plants for potting and give plant care advice for your new planters. Fees for this session are $30 per family, $15 per person or a $12 per person special for Season Pass holders. | |
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 Weddings at Ohme Gardens
A Wedding Tradition Since 1940
Ohme Gardens offers a unique and memorable setting for your special day. This pristine alpine garden provides a beautiful setting for weddings, anniversaries or special occasions. If you or someone you know is getting married, remember to think Ohme Gardens. Dates book up fast so don't hesitate to call us at 509.662.5785 for more information today! Wedding site visits are still available during the closed season, call to schedule a visitation with the Garden Administrator.
We now have a new pond and waterfall in the sunken wedding lawn for daytime weddings!
Due to cancellations, a couple of evening wedding dates are now available: June 12th and 26th and July 17th.
Pamela Grillo Photography |
| Group Tours
Does your group or organization love being outdoors? Ohme Gardens offers special rates to group tours. Bring your group up to the Gardens and enjoy a luncheon in the rustic Totem pole Lodge. The Gardens are a perfect place for a group outing!
Bus Tour Mike Short giving a brief history to a group tour
After Hour Events
Ohme Gardens is also available for special events or an after hour exclusive Garden reservation. Anniversaries, birthdays, memorials, work functions and more! Tables and chairs are available for large parties and groups. Make your event memorable by enhancing it with the beautiful setting of Ohme Gardens.
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| Charitable Gifts
We would like to remind everyone that the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society is an IRS qualified 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization, and relies on the generosity of the community. The Gardens depend on the donations of cash and/or appreciated securities to fund various garden projects, but also to help foster and enhance a sense of community pride. So, whether you have an annual goal of charitable giving, or would simply like to help one of the Community's more prominent landmarks, please consider Ohme Gardens for your tax-deductible donation.
Please call 509.662.5785 for more information or mail your contributions to the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society - 3327 Ohme Road - Wenatchee, WA 98801. You will receive a Thank You receipt for your contribution. |
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Memorial Donations
Ohme Gardens provides opportunities for persons to donate memorials dedicated to loved ones. Potential memorial opportunities are listed in categories to assist donors in making a selection that they feel is appropriate. All donors will receive recognition on the Memorial Kiosk display at the entrance of Ohme Gardens. The following guidelines have been established in order to be consistent with our donors and give proper recognition in a respectful manner.
The following types of memorials are available:
Memorial Bench: Please contact Ohme Gardens at 509.662.5785 for list of available benches.
Memorial Garden Section Dedication: Donations for specific Garden sections will be accepted. Ohme Gardens will determine placement of all plantings to ensure consistency with the existing Gardens.
Memorial Lodge Restoration: Make a donation to the restoration and repair of Ox Yoke Lodge. To the extent that projects of this nature are consistent with the Gardens planning process, each large scale memorial donation will require approval from Ohme Gardens Administration.
Ohme Gardens Project Memorial Fund: Make a donation towards numerous ongoing projects within Ohme Gardens.
Endowments: Making an endowment to the Gardens gives you tax benefits you can enjoy today while letting friends and family know how you want to be remembered in the future.
Bequests: Make a bequest in your will by specifying a portion of your estate that will pass to the Gardens upon your death.
Certificate of Deposit: Buy a Certificate of Deposit (CD) and name Ohme Gardens as the beneficiary payable-on-death.
Charitable Trust: Establish a trust with Ohme Gardens named as the beneficiary.
Name Ohme Gardens as a Beneficiary: You can name Ohme Gardens as the full or partial beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement account.
Make Ohme Gardens the successor in the interest of a contract: Consider naming Ohme Gardens the successor to any payments that remain to be made on a contract after your death.
General Memorial Donations: Donations for general Garden purposes, project development and the continued beautification of the Gardens are encouraged.
Contact us at 509.662.5785 for more information or to schedule a site visit to see how best your memorial donation can benefit the Gardens and remember your loved one.
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"The grounds are quiet, restful, and not dependent on formal floral displays... Breathtaking views of the Columbia River Valley below can be seen through cedar and fir trees, now more than 70 years old... It is a photographer's paradise." - Northwest Travel Magazine
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