Garden Updates
Springtime Updates Refresh Garden Spaces
Catch up on some of the maintenance that has been going on at Portland Japanese Garden this spring.
Garden Updates
Spring at Portland Japanese Garden: An Exciting Season Is in Store
Spring is a time of magical transformation at Portland Japanese Garden. Warmer temperatures begin to populate our weather forecasts, flowers like azaleas and rhododendrons bloom, and the lush greens of our pines are joined by moegi-iro, a Japanese word for the fresh glowy energy of new leaf green. The soft beauty of spring can feel …
In the News
From House Beautiful: Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Partner Explains the Art of Ikebana
House Beautiful recently interviewed Carolyn Alter, an ikebana expert and instructor who is one of Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural partners.
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From NPR: The Cherry Blossoms of Portland Japanese Garden Get Featured
Hugo Torii, Garden Curator of Portland Japanese Garden and the Director of the Japanese Garden Training Center appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss the Garden’s cherry blossoms.
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From Oregon ArtsWatch: Cherry Blossoms and Art Exhibitions “Source of Inspiration”
Following a visit to Portland Japanese Garden to see its cherry blossoms at peak bloom and to explore its art exhibition, Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen, writer and photographer Friderike Heuer wrote a lovely and in-depth article about her experience.
Press Releases
Portland Japanese Garden Offers Excellent Spring Break Outing for Families Seeking Time in Nature and Cultural Immersion
Families in search of activities and things to do during spring break should plan a visit to Portland Japanese Garden!
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From PDX Parent: Portland Japanese Garden One of the Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms
PDX Parent, an online and print resource for families, recommended Portland Japanese Garden as a best place to see cherry blossoms in Portland.
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From AOL: Portland Japanese Garden is the Most Romantic Place in Oregon
In a post originally written on Cheapism and then shared to AOL, Portland Japanese Garden was named as the most romantic place in Oregon. Journalist Saundra Latham writes, “it’s perfect for a romantic, contemplative stroll any time of year.”
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From the New York Times: Portland Japanese Garden Among Recommended Family Outings for Spring Break
Portland Japanese Garden was featured in a recent New York Times article that recommended different cities for families to head to for spring break.