Far Out Flora

Gardening in the Outerlands of San Francisco

January 25, 2011
by Megan
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Penjing at Huntington

Penjing at the Huntington Botanical Gardens?  No way.  We were first introduced to this Chinese art form last summer over in Golden Gate Park.  Penjing is similar to bonsai that stuff is miniaturized, but does it more as a whole … Continue reading

June 20, 2010
by Megan
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Penjing with Pagoda

Penjing is the Chinese art of tray landscapes.  Similar to Bonsai, these two are floating in the pond at the Aquatic Plant Gallery in the Conservatory of Flowers SF. Here is an overview.  They are about 18 x 36 in.  … Continue reading