Monthly Archives: May 2008

Flat Garden Moss Culture

The presentation of the sake cup and gourd (fukube ?) have been planted with a variety of mosses. We will carefully cultivate the most vigorous forms and develop a sense of which moss serves this arrangement best. The site presents … Continue reading

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Organic and Sustainable Horticultural Practices at the Portland Japanese Garden—Part Two

Irrigation throughout the Garden has been reassessed and modern, reduced-volume emitter spray heads have been installed. A diligent fertilization regimen has been initiated to replenish soil nutrient values and microbial activity. For many years, organic material had been removed in … Continue reading

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