| Hours of Operation | | |
Open Daily
April 15 - October 15, 2011
April 15 - May 29
9am-6pm
Memorial Day-Labor Day
9am-7pm
September 4 - Oct 15
9am-6pm |
| May Events | | |
May 8th
Mother's Day Tea
12pm-4pm
May 28th
Basic Digital Photography Workshop
9am-5pm
May 30th
Memorial Day, Hours of Operation Change 9am-7pm Visit our website for event details and sign-up information! |
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Bloom of the Month | | |
Cistanthe Tweedyi
 Cistanthe tweedyi (formerly Lewisia tweedyi) is a species of flowering plant in the Montiaceae family. It is endemic to western North America in north-central Washington and adjacent British Columbia.
A robust, fleshy, perennial herb from a large, thick, reddish and fleshy taproot. The flowers are up to 3 inches across and are salmon to yellowish-pink in color. It blooms from May to July depending on the elevation.
The nursery trade has taken some interest in cultivating Cistanthe tweedyi because it is perennial, has showy blooms and it is drought tolerant.
Also blooming in May:
Ajuga Bugleweed
Alyssum- Montanum 'Mountain Gold'
Aquilegia-Columbine
Arabis- Rock Cress
Armeria- Sea Pink, Thrift
Aurina
Centaurea montana
Cerastium
Cistanthe tweedyi
Dianthus Pink
Wild Dicentra
Dryas Mountain Avens
Euphorbia
Geranium Cransbill
Geum Avens
Helianthemum
Iberis Candytuft
Lewisia Cotyledon
Papaver, Alpine Poppy
Phlox, Spreading
Saponaria Soapwort
Thymus, Creeping Thyme
Trollius Globeflower
Veronica Speedwell |
| Flowers On Sale | | |
Skagit Gardens provide us with a beautiful assortment of Perrenials to sell in support of
the Gardens
Alyssum
Armeria "Dusseldorf Pride"
Armeria "Rubrifolia"
Artemisia
Bellium
Campanula
Centaurea
Delosperma
Dianthus "Neon Star", "Firewitch" & "Flashing Light"
Galium "Sweet Woodriff" & "Vision Violet"
Isotoma
Lupinus
Myosotis "Victoria Indigo-Blue", "Rose" & "White"
Papaver "Champagne Bubbles"
Polemonium
Sedum
Silene
Thymus "Elfin", "Mauve", "Pink Chintz" & "Woolly"
Veronica
Viola |
| Gardening Tips for May | |
" Transplants become
less stressed when they
are set out on a cloudy,
calm day. Unfortunately,
gardeners
may need to transplant
when they have the time,
regardless of the weather.
Strong sun and wind are hard on new transplants,
so set out plants in the late
afternoon when the wind
calms down and the plants have overnight to acclimate.
Provide shade and wind
protection with berry
baskets, small crates, or screens. Mulching helps
since it lowers the rate at
which water evaporates
from the soil and controls the soil temperature."
(www.weekendgardner.net) |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the 2011 Season at Ohme Gardens in the beautiful Wenatchee Valley. We are excited to provide our monthly eNewsletter which should give you an idea of the latest going-on's in the Garden, and spotlight special recognition for all of those who support and work so hard to make it the mesmerizing experience that it is.
May is a beautiful time to experience Ohme Gardens - included in this month's edition, you'll find a list and pictures of "May Blooms". We also have our Mother's Day Tea coming up on May 8th - it's a special way to create memories for family and friends alike.
We welcome any feedback and support you may be able to provide, and thank you for subscribing. Have a great May - and we look forward to seeing you at Ohme Gardens.
Sincerely,
Mike Short
Garden Administrator |
| Friends Society | | Become a Friend!
Established in 2008, this non-profit corporation's Mission Statement is "To perpetuate Ohme Gardens for the enjoyment and education of all visitors." The Society is governed by a board of directors and is an all-volunteer organization. It plays a key role in the financial stability and long-term viability of the gardens. For more information, click here. May Focus - Fourth of July BBQ Dinner RafflePurpose: To raise money for the urgent project of safety lighting and pathway lighting to both the handicapped and main parking lots. What You Can Win: A catered dinner for 10 with the greatest view of the fireworks in Wenatchee, a pre-show tour of the pyrotechnic installation, and private use of the Gardens for the evening. This is a fundraiser to help support projects at Ohme Gardens. Several major garden projects have been selected by the Society to begin additional fund raising efforts.
COST: $5 Drawing: June 1st
Where You Can Get Your Hands On Those Tickets: Pak it Rite, Eastmont Pharmacy, Pickle Papers, Kitchen Sync and Ohme Gardens. |
| Upcoming Event: Mother's Day Tea | | May 8th, 12pm-4pm
Ohme Gardens, The Ivy Wild Inn, Michael's Photography, and Kirk Lewellen bring you Mother's Day with a tea party twist! The Ivy Wild Inn Catering will have fresh baked scones, muffins, chocolate dipped strawberries, bite sized desserts and refreshments readily available for purchase! Refreshments will include coffee, tea, ice-tea and strawberry lemonade. Bring Mom to an afternoon in the garden and enjoy a tea party on her special day. Tea time is 12:00pm-4:00pm. Mothers will receive a complimentary plant courtesy of Ohme Gardens and Skagit Gardens. Additional plants will be on display for sale.
Take the perfect Mother's Day Family Photo by Michael's Photography. Special packages available! Michael will be taking photos between 10:00am-3:00pm. No appointment necessary.
Kirk Lewellen will provide live acoustic music from 12-3pm!
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| Volunteer Zone | | 20 Hours = A Season's Pass!
 Our valued volunteers roll up their sleeves and help us put our best foot forward.
Numerous volunteer opportunities exist at the Gardens. Volunteers who commit to a minimum of 20 hours of service over the course of the season receive a season pass to the Gardens.
Volunteer Opportunities include (but are not limited to): leading tours, teaching seminars, planting, replanting, tending to assigned sections of the Gardens & assisting with maintenance of walkways, structures and water features, garden enhancement, weeding & deadheading, stone bench repair (masonry experience), nursery maintenance & propagation, Kiosk plant identification panel, picnic table refurbishing, project fund raising, chainsaw art, and special event set-up (including Mother's Day Tea, Father's Day Putt-Putt Fun, Shakespearean Plays, Subaru Summer Music Series, etc). Click here to open a Volunteer Application. Submit it to Ohme Gardens via fax or email, or bringing it to the Ticket Office at the Gardens. |
| Season's Passholders & Sponsors | | Support Your Local Legacy
Imagine a world where you and family/friends, or just even yourself, could escape to a lush garden with breathtaking views and tranquil pools of still waters. This evergreen oasis, just a few minutes from Wenatchee, showcases rare native plants and has thrived over 80 years of history. A man-made paradise, the Gardens were built by a family who had a passion for the beauty of the outdoor world. Sit on stone benches and listen to trees sway in the wind, observe flowers of every color, be still and silent away from the chaos of everyday life.
"The quieter you become the more you can hear." Ram Dass
Your Season's Pass provides excellent, season-long benefits for you, and enduring benefits for Ohme Gardens. As a self-supporting, not for profit venue, we do not receive any tax revenue for support. We count on the generous support of pass holders, sponsors, friends, donors and volunteers to provide the essential funds and assistance we need to care for the Gardens. Memberships are good for one year from date of purchase. Season's Passes are not transferable.
More specifically, funds from this year's season passes will go towards the Informational Kiosk and panels, located at the Entrance to the Gardens. The panels will display information about the history and plants of Ohme Gardens.
Sponsors will be recognized in our monthly eNewsletters.
For Season Pass/Sponsor opportunities and for more information, click here.
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