Thanks to Deanna (a Peninsula Rose Society member) who allowed me to prune her curly willow tree during summer, its branches became a sturdy base structure for this wreath. The majority of materials were also picked up from nearby fields. Materials: Pinecones, Noble Fir, Pine, Juniper, Formosa firethorn, Eucalyptus, dried …
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
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
This is the footage from last summer, but I enjoyed this tranquil moment by myself at San Diego Botanic Garden in …
I am back from Japan and found my last sunflower blooms. The creamy white one is called Italian White (the bottom photos), …
When flowers are as gorgeous as peonies, a simple Nageire style arrangement works the best. Materials: Peony (Sarah Bernhardt), Cherry Plum branches
These branches are salvaged from a 20-year-old grape tree that died the last year. I wanted to keep them because the branch …
If Diana, Princess of Wales, were alive, this straw hat would look great on her. Materials: roses (Ketchup & Mustard, Cherry Parfait), …
It was refreshing to visit Bouquets to Art at de Young Museum for the first time since 2018. Going on Day 6 …
My 4th Grade Teacher’s Diploma finally arrived from Sogetsu School in Japan. This is just a basic level of a teaching certificate. …
