Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a tall, stately, graceful conifer -- and the national tree of Japan.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiNovember 5, 2015Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden

In Bloom: Koto no Ito

Acer palmatum ‘Koto-no-ito’ (which means “Harp Strings”) is a graceful, semi-dwarf Japanese Maple that visitors to the Seattle Japanese Garden see...

Fall, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiOctober 8, 2015Fall, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Maple, Koto-no-ito

Art in the Park: Elderwise Watercolor classes start Oct 13

Discover your inner artist! Explore the arts, nature, and self-expression at a senior-friendly watercolor course in the Japanese Garden. Starts Oct. 13.

Events, Fall, In the GardenRumi TsuchihashiOctober 8, 2015Art Exhibits, Watercolor, Workshop, Class, Senior, Japanese Garden, Seattle, Fall, Dementia

Garden Elements: Bamboo Fences

In Japanese Gardens, bamboo fencing is intended less as a hard barrier, and more of a gentle boundary, indicating a transition in the intended use of the space.

Fall, In the Garden, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiOctober 8, 2015Seattle, Japanese Garden, Bamboo, Fence, Japanese

Photography Exhibit: A Most Fortuitous Convergence, Seattle Japanese Garden, Fall 2013

The latest art show at Seattle Japanese Garden is a photography exhibit showcasing the juried works of students who participated in a fall photography workshop, taught by Vashon Island based photographer Ray Pfortner.

Events, Fall, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, PhotographyRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 17, 2015photography, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Art Exhibits, Workshop, Fall

Seven Flowers of Autumn

Seven Flowers of Autumn "aki no nanakusa" has been beloved in Japan for centuries.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 10, 2015bloom, botanical, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, symbolism, volunteers

The Beauty of Moss

Moss is an integral part of most Japanese Gardens. It lends a feeling of antiquity and harmony to the garden; it knits rock to earth and pulls individual plants into unified compositions.

Fall, History, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 10, 2015gardening, haiku, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Garden, symbolism

5 Things That Make O-tsukimi ~Moon Viewing~ a Special Evening

O-tsukimi, Moon Viewing, takes place only once a year, and is happening on Saturday, August 29 at 7p.m.

Chado, Events, Haiku, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, SummerRumi TsuchihashiAugust 24, 2015haiku, History, Japan, Japanese, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden, live music, moon viewing, outdoor festival, summer, symbolism, volunteers

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