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Joe Rotella standing next to a tree peony in his yard in Columbus, OH

Celebrating the Splendor of May: The Peony (牡丹 - Botan)

Celebrate the beauty of May with the Peony (牡丹 - Botan), the flower of the month in Japan. Discover its rich symbolism, tips for creating stunning Ohara Ikebana arrangements, and its enchanting presence in Japanese gardens. Dive into our exploration of this majestic bloom and embrace the elegance it brings to the season.

Rohdea Japonica in the landscape and in a Shikisai Moribana Yoshiki-hon-i arrangement (woodblock style)

Planting Sacred Lily Now for Beauty in Winter: Rohdea Japonica in Ikebana

Picking flowers from a garden early in the morning

Secrets to Making Your Flower Arrangements Last Longer

Cherry Blossom (Erika) Moribana from the Ohara School of Ikebana Book 3, April 10, 1984, pages 62 & 63

Capturing the Essence of April: The Cherry Blossom (桜 - Sakura)

Celebrate the Ohara School’s 130th Anniversary – Enter the Ikebana Photo Contest!

Celebrate the Ohara School’s 130th Anniversary – Enter the Ikebana Photo Contest!

Cover of the book "In Praise of Shadows" - An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings.

Exploring Cultural Aesthetics: A Summary of "In Praise of Shadows"

Moribana with Peach Blossoms and White Stock in a low oval suiban.

The Flower of the Month for March: The Peach Blossom (桃 - Momo)

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