In last week’s post about the AirBeeNBee at the Gardens of Lake Merritt I mentioned there was more to come. The bonsai garden, the only all volunteer based bonsai garden in the U.S., is an outstanding display of this Japanese tradition. Over a hundred little trees in a pot are presented. The oldest is over 1,600 years old!
Open since 1999 the Bonsai Garden also features a collection of suiseki stones. Suiseki stones, also known as viewing stones, are stones that suggest a scene from nature. They are usually displayed as found and not modified.
The cedar entrance gate to this garden is by master carpenter Hiroshi Sakaguchi from Northern California.
The Gardens of Lake Merritt are free, but donations are appreciated.
What is your favorite garden at the Gardens of Lake Merritt?
Here is a link to last week’s post about the AirBeeNBee.