by Don Pylant | Apr 6, 2019 | *World Garden Database*, Canadian Gardens, Tea Garden
This contemporary garden, designed by Ken Nakajima, is inspired by the traditional art of Japanese landscaping. Stone, water and plants combine to produce a pure, simple environment in which every element is imbued with symbolism.
by Don Pylant | Mar 6, 2019 | *World Garden Database*, Canadian Gardens, Sister City Garden, Tea Garden
Created 1987 to demonstrate friendship and union between Kelowna and its Sister City Kasugai, Japan.
by Andrew R. Deane | Oct 31, 2016 | *World Garden Database*, Japan Gardens, Tea Garden
There are a great many things to see in this roughly square 60-acre park, but chief among these are the tidal pond (Shioiri-no-ike 潮入の池) with its massive floodgate, the duck-hunting blinds, the staggered bridges shaded by wisteria trellises, and a 300-year-old pine cascading down a stepped trellis.
by Fiona Gordon | Feb 4, 2016 | *World Garden Database*, Australia, Tea Garden
The Willow Pond Japanese Gardens have been constructed and cultivated since 1985, with most trees reaching a semi-matured stage. It’s an authentic Japanese garden designed by local landscaper Eiji Morozumi and constructed by the family of Norma and Ramon Lawrence.
by Don Pylant | Jan 29, 2016 | *World Garden Database*, America Gardens, Sister City Garden, Tea Garden
The 7.5 acre, Mizumoto Japanese Stroll garden was created in 1986 and includes a 3 large koi lakes, moon bridge, meditation garden, tea house and traditional Japanese garden landscaping.
by Don Pylant | Jan 17, 2016 | *World Garden Database*, America Gardens, Tea Garden
The nine-acre Japanese Garden is part of the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Garden. Completed in 1912, was inspired by widespread Western fascination with Asian culture.