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Regular readers know I planted a Japanese Red Pine “Dragon Eye” two years ago. In the intervening time, I’ve been trying to figure out the correct Pruning methods to make a nice Japanese “Niwaki” Tree. For us simple Gardeners, we can translate “Niwaki” as “Japanese Pruning”, but it is much more then that. What’s interesting [ Read More ]
My Louise Odier Rose Bush (David Austen Roses) is now into it’s second year. I planted it Bare Root, and now it is getting along well. It is not as fragrant as I would have expected from the descriptions. But it may be due to it’s age / soil / health. Regardless, it is incredibly [ Read More ]
I couldn’t resist putting up these photos of my Japanese Iris Plant. I planted these from a small $1.00 pot, and 1.5 years later, they’ve grown large, luxurious, and gorgeous. They’ve survived 2 Canadian winters (Toronto Winters…which is still Zone 5) just fine. Due to their spikey leaves, I find they make a great contrast [ Read More ]
I recieved my copy of the excellent text “The Art of the Islamic Garden” by Emma Clark. This book is a designers view of the Islamic Garden. While written from the perspective of, “How can I create an Islamic Garden in England”, still an excellent book nonetheless. Mrs.Clark has a very strong understanding of Islamic [ Read More ]
