 In reading some
background about the design of Seiwa-en, it is generally agreed the garden that exists within the parameters of the Missouri Botanical Garden is an understatement of the gardens typically found in Japan that are imbued with showy flowers, plants and statuary. Nonetheless, the greenery everywhere was like none other as it always led to beautiful panoramas that returned to the pond.
The cascading waterfall was impressive, soothing!
  Indeed, everything is in harmony here with peaceful islands where geese have
privacy one would envy.
 The lantern, termed a snow-viewing lantern, is best appreciated when snow accumulates on the umbrella roof. We were advised to visit these gardens in the winter when fallen snow on trees and garden accouterments add to the aesthetics of the garden’s natural beauty. In Japan, snow is considered to
be a flower.
  We believe this lantern the one preserved from the 1904 World's Fair!
Japanese Maples adorned the pathway along with peonies, azaleas and more. We missed Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Iris, and strolling the bridge to feed the giant koi.
 Of course, now we have cause to visit once again this garden of pure, clear harmony and peace. We’re pleased to especially present this series to our dear friend and long-time visitor, Gabriela; hopefully, she will enjoy…!
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The waterfall is wonderfully built!
Now...I wish I were one of those geese...maybe they are reincarnations of long departed souls and just remembered the soothing feeling of such a garden. The stone lanterns are a beauty! About snow...IF it were in the area where we live (near Yokohama) - where we rarely have snow - then it would be a decoration on camellias or winter peonies. But...there are areas where the snow loses its decorating character because it falls just too much!
Thank you for this lovely, lovely present!!! And I challenge you....just go again to same places until you cover them in all four seasons, then the series would be a marvel indeed!
I applause your beautiful postings!