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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 shape is unique.  They have a nice contrast with the bright yellow roses.   Materials: Roses (Butterscotch, St. Patrick, Scent From Above), Kangaroo Paw (Bush Gold), Fuchsia (Old …

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 (the last day) of the event is not a good idea in terms of freshness of flowers, but surprisingly it was not crowded for Sunday.  Masami (former Sogetsu …

Toyoko Flower Greenway

Toyoko Flower Greenway is a linear park in Yokohama, my hometown. The area used to be a rail track before it went …

Magnolias

Scientic name: Magnolia stellata Cultivar:  Royal Star Royal Star magnolia is an early bloomer with white, thin, double flowers appearing before the …

Farm Tomita, Furano

Farm Tomita represents large-scale commercial flower fields in Hokkaido.  The farm is located on a hillside, looking over Mount Tokachi.  It was …