OLSON GARDENS VII – SHADY GROVE GARDEN IS COLORFUL FOR MEMORIAL DAY

In Beaver Valley a brief spring becomes a long summer starting in late May.  It is in this crease between spring and summer when the valley bursts in splendid  color from the fresh green tips of the conifers’s branches and leaves of the deciduous trees to the variety of colors of the flowering shrubs and wildflowers.   In Shady Grove Garden we add eye catching color to the native plants with cultivars including perennials, shrubs, annuals and flowering trees. 

Do join us in enjoying the lovely colors  in SHADY GROVE GARDEN this Memorial Day weekend.

Shady Grove Garden’s four caretakers – Lorelie, Toni, Paul & Tim Olson

CONIFERS AND DECIDUOUS TREES REACH THE SKY

Ponderosa pines & Douglas firs

Ponderosa pines cleanse  and freshen the air we breathe and together with deciduous trees create interesting shadows within the garden.

The rustling and vibrating spring green leaves of aspens delight the ear while a Norwegian Sentry purple maple adds color and texture.

Aspen
Norwegian Sentry Maple
Birches

FLOWERING SHRUBS GREET OUR EYES WITH MULTIPLE COLORS

Nootka Roses
Aronia - Bitter Cherry
Double Weigela
Bridal Veil Spirea

The rosy pink Nootka Roses  and Aronias are native to our area and we enjoy them in several locations in the garden.  We planted the pink  double Weigela and white bridal veil spirea.  They flourish and bloom equally well! 

Azalea
Lilac - Up close
Rhododendron

THE MANY SHADES OF GREEN

Variegated Twig Dogwood
Lime Mound Spirea
Golden Spirit Smoke Tree

WILDFLOWERS, CULTIVARS, POTS AND GROUNDCOVERS COMPLETE THE COLORS IN SHADY GROVE GARDEN

Lady Slipper Orchid
Lupine
Balsam Root
Cultivar Columbine
Native Columbine
Coral Root Orchid
Vinca Minor & Solomon Seal
Ajuga

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN APPRECIATING THE PLANTS OF SHADY GROVE GARDEN.  WE THANK YOU FOR NOT STEPPING ON ANY PLANTS!  YOU WERE WONDERFUL GUESTS.  COME AGAIN!

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