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Jasmine Chandelier

  This Jasmine “chandelier” smells wonderful in our dining room.  The arrangement is to feature the cascading nature of Jasmine.  The yellow climbing rose ‘Scent from Above’ is an appropriate name when sitting at the table. Here is how I made this without spending a dime. Materials:  Pink Jasmine, Rose …

Paradise Stays Strong

Paradise stays strong … That’s what I thought when I saw this Paradise rose, a single stem of rose that was blooming …

Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Inspired by Ariella Chezar’s floral design style, I used a compote (a shallow bowl with a stem) and made an autumn arrangement …

Jack-O’-Lantern

Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves.  Carving the …

Beagle and Bird

This arrangement is made to compliment with the dog painting in the background.  The droopy-eyed beagle looks at the mythical bird, which …

Artscapes 2018

Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch hosted Artscapes 2018, which is a biennial floral exhibit at San Francisco County Fair Building in …

Mexican Feather Grass

Mexican Feather Grass

It is mesmerizing to watch this delicate Mexican feather grass, which sways with the faintest breeze. scientific name:  Stipa tenuissima

Dahlia

The roots of Dahlias are not bulbs but tubers.  I have tried growing them from tubers for many times but have not …