Japanese Mume an Apricot or Plum

Techniques for living in space continue to evolve, and astronauts can choose their meals from an expanding menu. In February 2021, the International Space Station crew enjoyed chicken-flavoured space ramen and fried noodles developed by the Japanese manufacturer that invented instant cup noodles. This video also shows a 14-year high school project, which successfully developed a canned mackerel meal that flew in space.

How to Grow Ornamental Maiden Grass (Japanese Silver Grass) Miscanthus sinensis

When it comes to insects, there are many different types that roam our gardens and yards. Two such insects that often cause confusion due to their similar appearances are the June Bug and the Japanese Beetle. While they might look alike at first glance, there are several key differences that set them apart. Let’s have a look at June Bug vs. Japanese Beetle!

This step-by-step How to Grow Plumeria from Cuttings guide will empower you with the knowledge and techniques needed to propagate this remarkable flower successfully!

Features to Expect in a Japanese Garden

The Japanese poetic work, ‘Manyoshu’ published in 759 AD but written 300-400 years prior  selected 7 flowers for Autumn. This corresponds to the 7 Herbs of spring reported on an earlier post.

Ornamental Japanese Maples are widely available for planting in your garden. The autumn colouring makes these trees spectacular when planted en mass in a woodland or Japanese garden setting.

Despite my garden being full to overflowing after the spring rain I have decided to create a new area for a Japanese Garden. When starting a new project I was advised to have a name that may colour the end result. I opted for the grand title of ‘Japan Land’  This will be a long term project and I won’t rush it as I have on other projects in the past.

London Holland Park’s water feature in Kyoto Garden.

Japanese maple or Acer palmatum are popular trees and small shrubs. They are grown for an attractive habit and dramatic foliage.

Read Japanese Maple root and branch review

My ‘Samurai garden’ is a small homage to a full blown Japanese garden. I was attracted to Japanese gardens when I attended a talk at our local garden society. (They are often good events to pick up tips or special plants. I belong to a couple but only attend if there is something of interest.) After starting on my project I was surprised how many Japanese gardens there were to visit or spot when walking around.