Shady Oak Retreat
Shady Oak Retreat
Shrubs, Perennials, & Groundcovers for Shade Gardens, Shade Gardening - Johnson County
410 N Roosevelt St, Wichita 67208
A long, inviting sidewalk leads to this classic Tudor-style home. Large iron window boxes brimming with colorful annuals adorn the sills throughout the house, adding charm to every view.
The backyard offers a cool, shaded retreat that showcases the beauty of a shade garden. A magnificent mature Pin Oak presides over lush plantings of hostas, hydrangeas, ornamental grasses, and a selection of woody trees and shrubs.
Other things to look for:
- Spacious outdoor patio area
- Illuminated walking path bordered by a variety of shade plants
- Check out ways to use ornamental turf
Educational Components Demonstrated in This Garden:
Parking Instructions:
On Friday, please park in the lot at 17th and Fairmount, on the south side of 17th (GPS Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SrqremDVyUvvnfNg9). You will need to walk north, cross 17th Street at the crosswalk, and follow the directional signs along Fairmount to the driveway behind Wilner Hall to enter the garden. No parking will be available in the Wilner Hall Auditorium parking lot on Friday.
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Contact Information
Have Questions? Contact:
Abbey Draut
Food Crops Horticulture Agent
(316) 660-0142
abbeyd@ksu.edu
Debra Harries
MG Volunteer Coordinator
(316) 660-0138
debraharries@ksu.edu
Kayla Veith
Ag & Hort Office Professional
(316) 660-0144
krv@ksu.edu