July 25, 2024 (Thursday) Sunflowers are blooming all over town, including along the roadside and in the flowerbeds at Shinryu Elementary School! This is "Sunfinity," a 100-flowered sunflower that blooms one after another, its tiny, cute flowers touching my heart every time I encounter it.
Friday, July 18, 2024: Elegant flowers bloom in the Nakajima Family Natural Garden! The "Annabelle" blooms like a pure white bouquet. The "Poppy" has delicate, bright red petals like Japanese paper, fluttering in the wind. The "Poppy" grows upright on its stem.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 On the way to morning radio exercises, the flowers in the flowerbed soothe the soul. Hydrangeas stand quietly during the rainy season. Dyed in a pale sky blue, their rounded form is mystical, evoking the lapis lazuli earth! […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2024: We are now in the "shosho" (little heat) period, and the heat is gradually getting more intense as we approach the taisho (great heat). Not only is it hot, but the weather has also been unpredictable and changeable, with occasional showers... [...]
July 16, 2024 (Tuesday) A large Ubayuri (lily of the valley) grows wild on the edge of the Nakajima Family Natural Garden. It's a mysterious lily that grows over 1 meter tall and produces 10 to 20 large, greenish-white, trumpet-shaped flowers at right angles to the long flower stalk. It blooms from seeds […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 Sunflower Watermelon has an incredibly thin skin, allowing you to enjoy every last bit of fruit! Refreshing Sunflower Watermelon. Like lemon squash, it has a refreshingly sweet taste that is endlessly refreshing!!! […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 Hollyhocks stand tall and majestically, reaching straight up towards the sky. Their petals are as soft as washi paper and brimming with vitality and powerful strength, these dignified flowers are a source of inspiration for those who are looking for a bright, positive […]
July 11, 2024 (Thursday) Alliums have long stems and large, round, ball-shaped purple-pink flowers! They are mystical flowers, overflowing with calmness and a gentle, round heart that seems to embrace the heart. ◇ ikuko ([…]
July 10, 2024 (Wednesday) A small white baby's breath that reminds me of stars in space. With gratitude for these pure and lovely flowers that naturally bring about a soft feeling of happiness. ◇ ikuko (photo by no […]
July 9, 2024 (Tuesday) The perfectly ripe "Sunflower Melon" offers a superb taste, combining melting sweetness, mellow fragrance, and a refreshing, cool harmoniousness. Chill for 2-3 hours, then cut in half and sauté the fruit.
July 9, 2024 (Tuesday) The American sennou (Japanese lily of the valley) shines in a vibrant scarlet. It is a noble flower that blooms with a passionate and powerful energy. The five-petaled crimson flowers with long, narrow lobes bloom one after another. They instantly lift your spirits. […]
July 8, 2024 (Mon) I came across some beautiful flowers on my way to morning radio exercises. A lily blooming in a cluster, quietly nestled in a town garden! It was as pure and beautiful as a bride's white bouquet! Its pure white petals and beautiful […]