Railroad Journeys in Japan | Episode 7: Hakata, Kyushu
Hakata is the first stop of my 10-day trip to Kyushu. This episode is nothing to do with gardening or nature, but you may see beauty even in this bustling town. Jotenji Temple Downtown Hakata
Happy Halloween 2022
This arrangement was made for a Halloween party/meeting at work. Surprisingly, it lasted all day without water. Materials: Rose (Pink Promise), Leucadendron (Jubilee Crown), Dusty Miller, Chinese Silver Grass, Cousin Itt Acacia
Tranquility in San Diego Botanic Garden
This is the footage from last summer, but I enjoyed this tranquil moment by myself at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas while all the boys from Surf Cup (the soccer tournament Quinten’s team participated) were having fun at a swimming pool.
Last Sunflower Blooms
I am back from Japan and found my last sunflower blooms. The creamy white one is called Italian White (the bottom photos), …
Pretty Pink Peony
When flowers are as gorgeous as peonies, a simple Nageire style arrangement works the best. Materials: Peony (Sarah Bernhardt), Cherry Plum branches
Grapewood & Roses
These branches are salvaged from a 20-year-old grape tree that died the last year. I wanted to keep them because the branch …
Straw Hat, Royal Family Style
If Diana, Princess of Wales, were alive, this straw hat would look great on her. Materials: roses (Ketchup & Mustard, Cherry Parfait), …
Bouquets to Art 2022
It was refreshing to visit Bouquets to Art at de Young Museum for the first time since 2018. Going on Day 6 …
Sogetsu 4th Grade Teacher’s Diploma
My 4th Grade Teacher’s Diploma finally arrived from Sogetsu School in Japan. This is just a basic level of a teaching certificate. …
Peninsula Rose Society – 2022 Annual Rose Show
The last weekend was all consumed by the annual rose show for Peninsula Rose Society. It was quite exhausting between setting up …