Cornus mas is a one of the earliest trees to bloom, with small, bright-yellow flowers in mid to late winter. Despite the common name, it’s a species of dogwood rather than a true cherry.
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Also known as maidenhair tree, ginkgo is cultivated throughout the temperate world -- and is renowned for its usefulness & the beauty of its fan-shaped leaf.
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Called dokusho no aki in Japanese, the colder days and longer nights of fall beckon us to read. Blog contributor Corinne Kennedy has compiled a list of 11 mostly fiction titles. Ten are English translations of works by Japanese writers.
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Also known as maidenhair tree, Ginkbo biloba is a unique survivor from prehistoric times.
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With autumn leaves of bright crimson, Euonymus alatus, or burning bush, lights up our Seattle Japanese Garden in fall. Look for it as days shorten and temperatures cool, and when you visit the garden during maple-viewing.
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Thank you all for joining us for another magical evening of Moon Viewing at the Seattle Japanese Garden! Please enjoy some of the highlights from the evening as well as the selected winning haiku entries from this year's haiku contest.
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Ornamental grasses have been called “the hair of the earth.” Covering the soil, they add texture and movement to the garden.
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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Garden Party: A Festival in the Evening Sun, our biennial fundraiser for the Seattle Japanese Garden! It was a beautiful evening that raised money for public events and garden maintenance.
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