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Tag Archives: Lan Su
Wednesday Vignette – two sides… at least!
A few weeks ago, when I visited Lan Su, I was fascinated with the papery remnants of the Lotus blossoms reflecting in the pond. So intriguing, but so dreadfully difficult to capture. Reflections are mesmerizing as they often show aspects … Continue reading
Posted in Wednesday Vignette
Tagged half-truths, Lan Su, lotus, parts of a whole, polarization, reflections, two sides
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Wednesday Vignette – changing directions
If you read my last post, you know why I was here – in broad daylight. Not that I minded – there are beautiful vistas wherever you look, at Lan Su. And this week, I have felt an urgent need … Continue reading
Posted in Wednesday Vignette
Tagged evil spirits, gun control, Lan Su, Portland Chinese Garden, winding path
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Glimpses from the 2017 Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase at Lan Su
I have my sweet friend William to thank for the privilege of attending the opening night of this floral extravaganza. It’s an annually occurring event centering on the Chrysanthemum – the flower of the ninth lunar month – and taps … Continue reading
A lovely January day at Lan Su
Any chance I get, I visit the Lan Su garden. This time, it was in the company of a class of 6- and 7-graders. My kid’s Mandarin teacher set up the field trip, and I took a couple of hours … Continue reading
Posted in Visits to other gardens
Tagged Chinese Garden, field trip, January, Lan Su, peaceful, Portland, serenity, winter interest
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Lan Su – an inner city treasure
Visiting Lan Su is always like stepping into another world, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A couple of weeks ago, it was the first garden on the agenda during the three-day hort-head extravaganza referred to … Continue reading
Posted in Fling
Tagged #gbfling14, Chinese Garden, Garden Bloggers' Fling 2014, Lan Su, OR, Portland
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