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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 indeed a spectacular view.  I was lucky to visit Furano at the beginning of the lavender season (early July).   Due to COVID travel restrictions, I was able to …

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 in March

Filoli in Woodside is one of my favorite botanical gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I must have been there ten …