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Three Reasons Why Jazz and Japanese Gardens Go So Beautifully Together

Three Reasons Why Jazz and Japanese Gardens Go So Beautifully Together

The sound of music changes how you perceive the garden. And there are some intriguing reasons why. Hear the Jazz trio led by Marco de Carvalho on July 12 perform at Garden Party: Festival in the Evening Sun and discover how when accompanied by beautiful sound, you magically see the garden with painting-like detail.

Events, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, SummerRumi TsuchihashiJuly 2, 2018live music, garden party

The Genus Hosta: Lush Foliage & Delicate, Lilylike Flowers

The Genus Hosta: Lush Foliage & Delicate, Lilylike Flowers

Hostas are hardy and reliable perennial plants native to Japan. Wild species and garden cultivars provide lush foliage – and an amazing variety of leaf shapes, sizes, textures & colors.

Japanese Garden Design, Summer, Plants and BloomsChie IidaJune 28, 2018gardening

Yuu-suzumi, The Art of Savoring Summer Evenings

Yuu-suzumi, The Art of Savoring Summer Evenings

As the sun begins to set, yuu-suzumi—the pleasurable art of gathering together to savor summer outdoors—begins. Discover how this tradition is celebrated in Japan, and how you can experience the fun of yuu-suzumi (complete with festival food and sake!) in our very own garden this July.

In the Garden, Events, Japanese Culture, SummerRumi TsuchihashiJune 21, 2018Japanese Garden, garden party

In Bloom: Bamboo-leaf Oak

In Bloom: Bamboo-leaf Oak

Bamboo-leaf oak (Quercus myrsinifolia) is a wonderful broadleaf evergreen tree,

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Summer, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiAugust 15, 2016bloom, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Washington, Western Washington, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Oak, Bamboo-Leaf Oak, Wood, May, summer, tree, Pruning

The Everything Season

The Everything Season

Senior Gardener Pete Putnicki gives us insight into how the garden is cared for in the summer months

In the Garden, Summer, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiAugust 15, 2016Seattle, Japanese Garden, Washington, Western Washington, summer, Juki Iida, gardening, Pine, Azalea, Fall, Winter, volunteers, Moss, tree, Shrub, Pruning, Stone, Fence

In Bloom: Iris ensata

In Bloom: Iris ensata

The Japanese iris now known as Iris ensata (hanashobu in Japan)

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Summer, Summer, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiJune 15, 2016Iris, Seattle, Japanese Garden, History, Japan, Flower Arranging, traditional, bloom, Spring, June, Pond, Stream, Water

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

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

Thank You for a Successful Garden Party

Thank You for a Successful Garden Party

Despite the day starting with a steady drizzle, blue skies and more than 220 guests cheerfully appeared for the 2015 Garden Party on Friday, July 24.

Chado, Events, Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Summer, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiAugust 12, 2015Thank You, party, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Summer, Bamboo, live music, Kimono, Tea, tour, Nodate, event, Rhododendron, haiku, volunteers, Japanese Culture, Friendship, Food, sushi, sake, wine, traditional, dance