Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a tall, stately, graceful conifer -- and the national tree of Japan.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiNovember 5, 2015Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden

Garden Elements: Bamboo Fences

In Japanese Gardens, bamboo fencing is intended less as a hard barrier, and more of a gentle boundary, indicating a transition in the intended use of the space.

Fall, In the Garden, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiOctober 8, 2015Seattle, Japanese Garden, Bamboo, Fence, Japanese

Seven Flowers of Autumn

Seven Flowers of Autumn "aki no nanakusa" has been beloved in Japan for centuries.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 10, 2015bloom, botanical, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, symbolism, volunteers

The Beauty of Moss

Moss is an integral part of most Japanese Gardens. It lends a feeling of antiquity and harmony to the garden; it knits rock to earth and pulls individual plants into unified compositions.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 10, 2015gardening, haiku, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Garden, symbolism

5 Things That Make O-tsukimi ~Moon Viewing~ a Special Evening

O-tsukimi, Moon Viewing, takes place only once a year, and is happening on Saturday, August 29 at 7p.m.

Chado, Events, Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, SummerRumi TsuchihashiAugust 24, 2015haiku, History, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, live music, moon viewing, outdoor festival, summer, symbolism, volunteers

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Aesthetic of Impermanence and Simplicity

Although the term wabi-sabi is unfamiliar to many people in Japan, the ability to find beauty in objects that are simple, irregular and imperfect is an integral part of Japanese culture.

Chado, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiAugust 7, 2015Buddhism, gardening, History, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden

Rose of Sharon: A Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus is a large, hardy, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with showy Hibiscus-shaped flowers. Common names include Rose of Sharon, Hardy Hibiscus Shrub, and Shrub Althea.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Summer, Summer, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiAugust 7, 2015August, hardy hibiscus, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Late summer bloom

Ryobu: The Beauty of Bark

Ryobu, also known at Clethra Summersweet, is a little-known and often overlooked summer beauty.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Summer, Summer, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiJuly 9, 2015bloom, botanical, gardening, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden

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