Category: States: Oregon

  • O-Bon, the Spirit Festival at the Portland Japanese Garden

    One of the key reasons I annually renew my membership to the Portland Japanese Garden is so that I can attend this members only event each August. During this time of year in Japan, for 3 days each summer, there is a spirit festival which is considered a homecoming of sorts to welcome back the spirits…

  • Imbued with the Spirit and Strength of Nature

    It has been at least a month since I’ve written anything substantial about gardening or plants here on my blog. Funny to have been so silent, but I’ve been rediscovering so many things about who I am, and I think it’s safe to say, I have been growing a great deal. Some days I feel…