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Shadows of a Fleeting World: the Little-known History of Seattle’s Early 20th Century Nikkei Photographers

Shadows of a Fleeting World: the Little-known History of Seattle’s Early 20th Century Nikkei Photographers

The work of early 20th century Japanese-American photographers demonstrate a quintessentially Japanese aesthetic

History, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, PhotographyRumi TsuchihashiAugust 15, 2016Seattle, photography, Western Washington, Washington, Seattle Camera Club, History, Japanese Culture, Japanese Art, Northwest, Pacific Northwest

The Everything Season

The Everything Season

Senior Gardener Pete Putnicki gives us insight into how the garden is cared for in the summer months

In the Garden, Summer, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiAugust 15, 2016Seattle, Japanese Garden, Washington, Western Washington, summer, Juki Iida, gardening, Pine, Azalea, Fall, Winter, volunteers, Moss, tree, Shrub, Pruning, Stone, Fence

In Bloom: Water Lilies

In Bloom: Water Lilies

Water lilies rise from the mud in the pond

In the Garden, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiJuly 15, 2016bloom, Water Lilies, Pond, summer, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Lotus, Winter, Fragrant, Koi, Washington, Western Washington

Introducing the Niwashi Volunteer Gardener Program

Introducing the Niwashi Volunteer Gardener Program

Are you a gardener interested in getting hands-on experience in the Japanese Garden?

Events, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiJuly 1, 2016Niwashi, volunteers, gardening, Seattle, traditional, Japanese Garden, Tea

In Bloom: Iris ensata

In Bloom: Iris ensata

The Japanese iris now known as Iris ensata (hanashobu in Japan)

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Summer, Summer, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiJune 15, 2016Iris, Seattle, Japanese Garden, History, Japan, Flower Arranging, traditional, bloom, Spring, June, Pond, Stream, Water

Karikomi, the Art of Shearing Back

Karikomi, the Art of Shearing Back

This month, he teaches us about karikomi, the technique of shrub shaping that is a distinctive element of Japanese gardens.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden DesignRumi TsuchihashiJune 15, 2016Seattle, Japanese Garden, gardening, Shrub, Pruning, Spring, Karikomi, Azalea, tree, bloom, Rhododendron, Holly, Boxwood, Yew

Life After: Finding Healing and Restoration as a Volunteer Guide

Life After: Finding Healing and Restoration as a Volunteer Guide

Victoria Bestock finds peace in the flowing water, rocks, and the changing beauty of the seasons.

In the Garden, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiMay 12, 2016volunteers, tour, Japanese Garden, Seattle, dance, Flower Arranging, Japanese Culture, Maple, tree

Styrax: Japan’s Lovely Snowbell Trees

Styrax: Japan’s Lovely Snowbell Trees

The graceful Styrax, Japanese Snowbell, is a deciduous tree native to Japan that bears bell-like white flowers in late spring.

In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, Spring, Plants and BloomsRumi TsuchihashiMay 11, 2016Seattle, Japanese Garden, Styrax, Snowbell, bloom, Pond, tree, Spring, Fragrant, Fall, tea house, Wood