Tag Archives: japanese gardens

Katanagareshitate

Posted on September 25, 2016 by jyourist

One of the many intriguing and inspiring images in Japan and Japanese gardens is the way they care for old trees and the way they achieve aesthetically creative tree shapes. The crutches created to support branches from heavy snow and … Continue reading →

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“Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.”

Posted on July 21, 2015 by jyourist

We just happened to “bump into” Hoichi Kurisu yesterday at Anderson Gardens. He is a world-renowned landscape designer, having designed Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Portland Japanese Gardens (two of our favorites), as well as many other gardens and meditative … Continue reading →

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…nothing to do with miles

Posted on June 19, 2015 by jyourist

Very early this morning JB and I went to the Botanical Gardens. It was a cool, crisp, sunny day, 58 degrees, an unusual June morning. As we walked through the Japanese Gardens, I couldn’t help but think of my son’s imminent … Continue reading →

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Karesansui—Sand and Stone Garden

Posted on September 24, 2011 by jyourist
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Japanese Gardens- Portland, Oregon

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jyourist

We’re in Portland for a family celebration and had a bit of time today to visit the Japanese Gardens. It was really hard to decide which photos to post. The weather, the light, (and might I say, the company) were … Continue reading →

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