Monthly Archives: March 2011

Flowers to sooth the soul…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Lrong

This very attractive flower is called Edgeworthia Chrysantha… Was collecting wood for our stove when it caught my eye… In Japanese, it is simply called ‘Mitsu mata’ for the simple fact that the branches almost always split out into threes… Native … Continue reading →

Tagged Edgeworthia Chrysantha, Garbera, Hyacinth, Mimosa, Muscari, Oxalis | 17 Comments

Potager update for mid-march…

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Lrong

Gentle rains continue to fall in the garden…The sun has yet to appear, and it feels cozy to be at home…And yes, to be able to spend a tranquil morning at home with the one you love… Oh, isn’t this simply the … Continue reading →

Tagged Coriander, Fava beans, Food, Goldfish, Himalaya Yuki no Shita, Lettuce, Plums, Strawberry, Winter daphne | 21 Comments

Held up in LA waiting for first available flight home

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Lrong

Yours truly would like to thank all you kind folks who wrote in to sympathize, encourage, and console us in this difficult time… It is really heart-wrenching for us particularly, being residents of Japan, to see such a terrible disaster … Continue reading →