If balance is one of the key concepts in a Japanese Garden, then there’s no time to learn and observe that than during winter. Take a stroll through Nashville’s Japanese Garden at Cheekwood to study the structure, form, and balance that underlies all that you see during the more vibrant months of the year.
The Blevins Japanese Garden at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is a true treasure of the southeast United States and a must-visit location for any gardener who comes to the Music City. From Cheekwood’s website: The garden is named “Shōmu-en,” which translates to “pine-mist forest.” This garden transcends cultures by connecting Eastern garden design with the native Tennessee landscape. The mist in “pine-mist forest” is suggested by the feathered and light-textured flowers of the smoke bush (Cotinus coggyria) that bloom in late summer. The black pines are pruned to appear windswept, with their needles contrasting beautifully with the softness of the Cotinus.
Find more on Cheekwood’s website and plan your visit at https://cheekwood.org/blevins-japanese-garden/
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So there are Japanese gardens abroad. The bamboo grove path is so wonderful. The stone garden is also very Japanese and calming.
Thank you for the video. I will plan a trip there soon.