Ann Loves Plants

Tag: Ikebana

  • Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition: celebrating Kiku Matsuri

    Yesterday I attend Ikebana International Portland Chapter 47‘s annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition at the Portland Japanese Garden. As expected, it was amazing, and I truly enjoyed viewing all of the different arrangements. Following are a few of my favorites from the show. (My Sensai’s is the last arrangement in the Sogetsu School section at the end of the…

  • The Little Foster Boy Who Loved Seeds

    Last weekend I was surprised by a 9-year-old foster respite boy—but it was a pleasant surprise. False Yucca Seeds, Hesperaloe parviflora. Usually on Friday nights kids don’t want to watch me sitting at the table sifting through seeds. Our kids are usually fairly emotional and like to have us right there with them, watching a…