Instead of a jack-o’-lantern, I carved a Jarrahdale Squash and decorated with Bird of Paradise, Japanese Anemone and Magnolia leaves. Carving the squash required some elbow grease. I meant to make this arrangement for Halloween, but the squash molded pretty quickly even with a plastic liner inside to hold water. …
This arrangement is made to compliment with the dog painting in the background. The droopy-eyed beagle looks at the mythical bird, which is made from Bird of Paradise with various foliage (Tropicanna Canna leaves, Peony leaves, Cousin Itt Acacia, Fountain Grass and Stipa). The arrangement mimics the dark blue and …
Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch hosted Artscapes 2018, which is a biennial floral exhibit at San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. I helped a setup day for my teacher (Yoshiko Sensei), who is heavily involved in the event as Deputy Branch Director. This is an entry …
It is mesmerizing to watch this delicate Mexican feather grass, which sways with the faintest breeze. scientific name: Stipa tenuissima
The roots of Dahlias are not bulbs but tubers. I have tried growing them from tubers for many times but have not …
Water lilies and lotus flowers are abundant in Kagawa Prefecture. This is a small pond (no more than two feet in diameter) …
We stayed on Shodoshima Island (Kagawa Prefecture) for four days during a historical typhoon in July. Nonetheless, we managed to see these …
Orange California poppy grows wild in Northern California, but I sowed these opium poppies (Papaver somniferum) this year, which have magnificent dark …
Classification: Hybrid Tea Color: soft shade of pale pink Petal count: 30 Fragrance: moderate Year of introduction: 2007
This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show. More info about my display can be found here. Filoli …
