A very passionate gardener! in Wolfgang Oehme Launches a Gardening Revolution

By LarryR
January 24, 2012

The world of horticulture recently lost a renowned avant-gardener with the passing of Wolfgang Oehme on December 15, 2011. Mr. Oehme--“Wolfi” to his friends--almost single-handedly launched a revolution in planting design with his sweeping landscapes of grasses, sedums, rudbeckias, and perovskias.

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CarolineScott

May 31, 2013 8:59 PM CST

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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)

I have enjoyed reading this story of a truly passionate gardener.
He must have influenced many others.

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LarryR

May 31, 2013 9:34 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Hi Caroline! Yes, his ideas were and still are a great influence in the field of landscape architecture. He was indeed passionate--and also a bit quirky.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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CarolineScott

Jun 1, 2013 6:19 AM CST

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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)