Many of the 20 million people who have visited the Japanese Garden since it opened to the public in 1928 have stepped onto the wisteria terrace for a first view of the garden and experienced a magical moment. With its undulating hills capped by carefully sculpted pine and maple, its … Continue reading
Jim Folsom, Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens at The Huntington, talks about the significance of the Japanese Garden at The Huntington—from its long status as an iconic garden of The Huntington to its role for the delight, education, and inspiration of visitors. The Japanese Garden celebrates its centennial with … Continue reading
Toshie Mosher, a member of The Huntington’s Board of Overseers, talks about what The Huntington’s Japanese Garden means to her—from the calm tranquility of the landscape to the blend of features conceived by artists and craftsmen. The Japanese Garden celebrates its centennial with a reopening on April 11, 2012, after … Continue reading
Laurie Sowd, Vice President for Operations at The Huntington, reflects on how The Huntington’s Japanese Garden has evolved over the last century to include three traditional types of Japanese gardens. The Japanese Garden celebrates its centennial with a reopening on April 11, 2012, after a year-long renovation that includes a … Continue reading
It was another successful year for The Huntington at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. With Orchidelic being the theme this year, we won first place for best display for our category and took home 13 ribbons. With seven 1st places, two 2nd places, and four 3rd places, we got … Continue reading
When The Huntington’s Japanese Garden reopens to the public on April 11 after a year-long renovation, it will be an appropriate time to reflect on its 100-year history. Kendall H. Brown says that we can understand the history of Japanese gardens in America in the past century by looking at … Continue reading
As if spring itself were not enough incentive to get out and enjoy nature, Huntington visitors can catch two special garden shows on Saturday and Sunday, March 24–25, each with a different focus. The California Bonsai Society will present its 55th Annual Bonsai Show, and the North American Clivia Society … Continue reading
Historian Anne F. Hyde won the Bancroft Prize last week for her book Empires, Nations, and Families: A History of the North American West, 1800–1860. She joins the ranks of notable scholars who have conducted research at The Huntington on their way to winning the coveted award. Hyde’s path-breaking book … Continue reading
If you are unable to sleep following the excitement from last weekend’s Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, Norman’s Orchids is the place to go next to satisfy your orchid cravings. Beginning on March 23, Norman’s will be hosting its annual open house, dubbed the “Spring for Orchid Festival,” which will … Continue reading
On Sunday, March 18, the L.A. Conservancy is sponsoring a tour on “Millard Sheets: A Legacy of Art and Architecture.” It will be followed by a panel discussion on Sheets and his work. Joining several artists and Sheets’ son and daughter on the panel will be historian Adam Arenson, author … Continue reading