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Seattle Japanese Garden’s Photography Member Contest was held this spring, and here are the winners! Top 3 winners were awarded during the opening reception help during Free First Thursday on 6/6. All the winning photographs are on display in the Tateuchi Community Room through the month of July.
Read MoreElegant small flowers, brilliant fall color, delicate branching and showy bark make Stewartia attractive in all seasons.
Read MoreYou may notice at this time of year pine trees are covered with prominent upright buds at the branch tips. These are called candles, and they are the spring growth of the tree.
Read MoreEnkianthus is a little-known deciduous shrub with dainty, bell-shaped late spring flowers and striking fall color in tones of red, orange, yellow & purple.
Read MoreThis post is a companion to the translation of Iida's essay (previously published) about the construction of the Seattle Japanese Garden found in the book Iida Jūki Teien Sakuhinshū, The Gardens of Juki Iida.
Read MoreOver the course of the coming year, we will be sharing a series of essays written by the principle creators of the Seattle Japanese Garden, translated by Mark Bourne. The series opens with an essay from the book The Gardens of Juki Iida, published in 1980.
Read MoreIn addition to its seven flowering cherries, the orchard area of the Seattle Japanese Garden includes four crabapples. They are lovely small trees with beautiful spring flowers.
Read MoreThe Seattle Japanese Garden is opening for our 2019 season on April 1st! Stop by to see blooming camellias, budding azaleas, and koi fish swimming through the newly-restored pond. Check out the event schedule for artistic and cultural activities at the garden.
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