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It’s all about horticultural inspiration.

Bouquets to Art 2018

I saw Kiana Underwood’s demonstration, entitled “Reclaiming the Past: Old-World Florals for Today.”  Her monochromatic color choices with abundant use of garden materials are something I adore.  Her design principal looks similar to Ariella Chezar, my favorite floral designer.  More interestingly, her talk really inspired me to be successful.  “Follow your …

Yuzu Sorbet Recipe

This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients as if you were making Jell-O. Cooking Time:  30 minutes Total Time:  8 hours (kept in a freezer) INGREDIENTS: (Serving: 6 pints) 1 cup of yuzu juice with zest (or equivalent of 15 yuzu’s) 1 and 3/4 cup of refined sugar 1.5 …

Yuzu Ice Cream Recipe

This winter had abundance of yuzu’s … maybe 100 in our 8’ tree.  This is a perfect light dessert after a big …

Allerton Garden

Allerton Garden sits on a beautiful south shore of Kauai. It is a perfect place to spend the last afternoon of our …

Filoli Flower Show 2017

This is my first time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show in Woodside.  More info of this arrangement can be found here. …

Bouquets to Art 2017

I visit Bouquets to Art at de Young Museum every year, but this year was a bit disaappointing.  I did not see many …