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The Mystery of the 11-Tier Pagoda

The Mystery of the 11-Tier Pagoda

In the woods above the waterfall stands an eleven-tiered pagoda, representing ancient seminaries in the mountains of Japan.

History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiJune 5, 2015Buddhism, History, Japan, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, Juki Iida, June, pagoda, Sanskrit, Shingon, stupa, symbolism, volunteers

Gardener's Corner: Pine Candling

Gardener's Corner: Pine Candling

Pine candles are selectively removed to create the pine's distinctive form.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiApril 30, 2015Pine, Candling, Pruning, Spring, gardening, Japanese Garden, Pine Candling

Camellia Japonica 'Daikagura,' an Early Blooming Masterpiece

Camellia Japonica 'Daikagura,' an Early Blooming Masterpiece

Camellia Japonica 'Daikagura" blooming in the Seattle Japanese Garden

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMarch 12, 2015Camellia, Daikagura, Japanese Garden, March, Spring, varigated camellia