For some reason people still seem to think Ohme Gardens closes after Labor Day weekend.   Since the Gardens were first opened to the public in 1939, it has always been open from April through October.   In those early years the season was "early April until late October,"   and the hours were "8:00am until dark, seven days a week."    Today we are open from April 15th to October 15th, seven days a week, which in my opinion is the best 6 month time period to experience the Gardens.  The hours have changed from 9:00 am - 6:00pm spring and fall and 9:00am - 7:00pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. 
 
Fall brings its own unique feel and atmosphere to the Gardens experience.   The temperatures are cooler, kids are back in school, the sunlight is softer and the busy summer tourist season is over.  The rock cotoneaster bushes reach their peak with bright red berries that add a dramatic accent to the landscape.  The red, yellow, and orange sumac bushes reflect vividly in the Hidden Pool which makes a beautiful backdrop for photographers taking family and/or wedding photos.  Many other fall blooming plants add to the fall color.
 
I would like to encourage anyone interested in joining the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society to attend the annual membership appreciation meeting on Thursday, September 9th starting at 5:30pm.  As a self-supporting entity, the Gardens rely on the help and support the Friends' group provides to enhance, preserve and promote this wonderful garden.   If you feel you would like to become apart of the Friends' group and donate your time and energy to the continuation of Ohme Gardens, please join!  
 
Warm regards,
  
Mike Short
Garden Administrator