Finally - some summerlike weather this week. It has been quite warm all week, and most of the azalea blossoms have fallen in the garden. So many shades of green filled the garden, and all the plants were patiently soaking in the sun and holding out for rain. We talked to an 87-year old man who lived in Japan for 40 years, starting in 1949. He was visiting the garden from Portland, with his wife and extended family, some of whom live in Seattle and all of whom have spent time in Japan. The Haiku Society Northwest was hosting a Haiku Day in the garden, and were just finishing sharing and discussing the haiku they composed today when we arrived. It was the hottest it has been this year, and we are so glad we have a shaded area to play under.
The haiku group was reading and discussing haiku when we arrived.
The willow branches reach into the pond for a drink....
Two turtles, one wet and one dry, enjoy the sun and water.
The lilypads are plentiful in the pond, and a few irises are still in bloom.
The edge of the bridge, and the pond and trees....everywhere you look in this garden, the colors, forms, and textures delight.
Jesse pulled the cart today....as he says, "One hundred and forty-two pounds of PURE MUSCLE."
Brian carried the koto.
So nice to have helpers.
So nice to have helpers.
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