Tag: Japanese
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Taming the Beasts
Snow on a big leaf Rhododendron. The snow beast roared its tiny little head this morning. Now it’s gone. That was the easiest beast to tame this past week although the cold temps are still sticking around—unlike the snow. Just about finished with the seed starting spreadsheet for 2013. I think I’ll be starting about…
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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…