(Here, I’m always reminded of the dance of the flowers scene in Fantasia—admiring the elegance of these grand dames on their dance floor, it’s easy to forget that this recipe was born from pinching pennies.) Right before filling, carefully remove the pistil from the middle of the flowe...
There are also recurring appearance of certain plants, like bamboo, ginkgo tree, and the mysterious flower seal of Kingdom of Corea. While bamboo is the essence of the flute, ginkgo tree and the luscious yellow leaves of it during autumn isn’t that closely related to the flute, yet it m...
of Chinese farming culture into the “Chan practice” by practising meditation through farming activities. The “garden farming 園耕” refers to the farming activities of the literati and scholars in the gardens, which were driven by the style of agricultural Chan. Under the influence of ...
The plantscapes surrounding historical gardens hold significant value, reflecting the natural pristine state as well as demonstrating the cultural attributes of the landscape. This study aims to develop a method for identifying the characteristics of historic plantscapes and to recognize the authenticity ...