Japanese

The mysteries of the Orient sometimes wend their way into our everyday lives. Such is the case with the culture of Japanese iris.  Here is a plant with striking beauty—a

Japanese gardens have strongly influenced the design of many American gardens.  Within recent years, this trend has made rapid gains on the West Coast and is gradually moving eastward. The

Over one hundred years ago, Professor Asa Gray of Harvard University, in a series of papers, expounded an interesting aspect of plant distribution: the distinct relationships existing between the floras

Since ancient times, the Japanese have been garden lovers. For them, a garden is a secluded retreat where they find spiritual refreshment beside peaceful waters and living trees.  The whole