The Garden's autumn colors have reached the beginning of their peak.
Our weeping cherry tree in the Flat Garden is blossoming with delicate pink flowers, the cherry tree at the Nezu Gate is just about to burst, and you’ll find camellia and andromeda in bloom throughout the Garden.
In this video, textile artist, Judilee Fitzhugh, shares the historical use of boro, the Japanese version of extending the life of textiles. Follow Judilee’s simple step-by-step instructions to create your own leaf-shaped sashiko patch at home. Find print-friendly instructions available for download. About the Artist Judilee Fitzhugh is a textile artisan who specializes in natural …
The weeping cherry tree in the Flat Garden is beginning to bloom, revealing a subtle shade of pink. The sunshine and warmer temperatures have brought songbirds back, bringing uplifting sounds of spring to the Garden. We’re seeing budding shrubs and trees throughout each garden space as we await the arrival of new foliage.
The spring sunshine has created palpable energy in the Garden, building anticipation for new growth, spring blooms, and of course, cherry blossoms. The Garden feels active as we await new vibrant foliage to fill the bare branches.
In celebration of this season of new beginnings, we wanted to share a spring-themed Zoom background to bring a piece of the Garden to your virtual gatherings.
We are grateful to share that we had almost no tree damage during the storm in the Garden, attributed to a few reasons, including maple pruning completed in January, which helped to lighten the load so the weight from the ice didn’t reach a breaking point. As Caleb, one of our gardeners shared, “In this ice …
Three essential elements of a Japanese garden are stone, or the “bones” of the landscape; water, the life-giving force; and plants, the tapestry of the four seasons. During winter, the inner essence and beauty is revealed. Against a backdrop of evergreens, notice the twist and turn of each branch and the intentional placement of every stone. Between the …
Learn about the different styles of Japanese pottery, universe of techniques and regional varieties in addition to how one could start their own collection through a virtual fireside chat between Kyoto-based Japanese pottery expert, Robert Yellin and local collectors and enthusiasts, Steve Bloom (CEO, Portland Japanese Garden) and Richard Anderson (member/docent, Portland Japanese Garden). Yellin, …
For those of you who are Japanese speakers, Sadafumi Uchiyama, Portland Japanese Garden’s Chief Curator and Director of the Japanese Garden Training Center recently participated in a virtual interview with The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership to talk about why and how a Japanese garden exists outside of Japan.