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November 12,2008
Full-On Fall Foliage at the Japanese Garden
by northwest nola
If you ever wanted to see fall in the Japanese Garden, it's here, so wait no longer. I took the garden up on its "free day" event earlier this week and found a beautiful array of fall colors, fall foliage and fall flowers.
Having never been to the garden before, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, but I must admit I was impressed. There were gardens of all types - stone gardens, "normal" gardens, water-based gardens, sculpture gardens, all with a Japanese flair. At every turn I found a new surprise be it waterfall or cozy, covered reflecting bench.
I would, love, however to see this garden covered in snow. I know that is asking a lot, being in Portland, but I can only imagine that it would be simply gorgeous!
If you get a chance this fall, I recommend hitting the garden up for a colorful look at this season as seen through a Japanese-inspired lense.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 223-1321
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