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Imperfect is just Perfect: The Harmony of Ikebana and Wabi-Sabi - By Ilse Beunen
In the heart of Japanese culture lies the principle of wabi-sabi, a philosophy celebrating beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. This...
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Vol#23 2023 盆栽養護回顧
回顧這一年來的盆栽養護,我發現因全球暖化影響,許多樹木的開花與發芽時間比往年提早了一至兩週。
例如,梅花的花期與往年大致相同,但幾乎所有的櫻花卻在四月到來前約十天便已凋謝,顯示出氣候變遷對季節變化的影響。
今年夏季異常炎熱,遮陽網與細心養護變得更加必要,以防止葉片灼傷。相比過去,水分流失與脫...
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The Diversity of Ikebana - by Ilse Beunen
Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, is often perceived as a singular art form by those outside Japan. However, this percepti...
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Vol#22 Life Lessons Through Bonsai
Today, I'll discuss the life changes that occurred after I started learning bonsai.
I didn't give it much thought, but as I got into bonsai, I natu...
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Ikebana's Role in Ecological Awareness by Ilse Beunen
In exploring ikebana's ecological character, several reasons highlight its inherent eco-friendliness. While these are all valid, there's a broader ...
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Vol#21 Differences in Bonsai Styles
In Japanese traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arrangement), and martial arts, there's a concept called "Shin, Gyo, So" used to ex...
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Vol#20 Bonsai and Wild Plants Pairing
Hello everyone,Many nature enthusiasts begin their journey with gardening and bonsai before venturing into water stones and wild plants. The world ...
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固定技法的歷史:從沙與稻草到劍山 ── Ilse Beunen
在花道藝術中,劍山不僅是固定花材的工具,更是連結自然與藝術創作的關鍵。從早期使用沙子與稻草固定花材,到劍山的發明,花道經歷了一場革命性的變革。隨著**盛花(Moribana)**風格的興起,劍山成為插花藝術不可或缺的一部分,讓花藝師能夠精確調整花枝角度,創造更豐富的層次與流動感。
如何選擇合適的劍山?應該隱藏還是覆蓋劍山? 本篇文章將帶您深入探索劍山的歷史、挑選技巧,以及如何運用細膩的插花技法,讓劍山自然融入作品,提升花道美感。
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Vol#19 Bonsai Fundamentals: Identify Unwanted Branches in Bonsai Preparation
Hello Everyone!
When transforming a tree into a bonsai or managing branches during the cultivation stage, one of the most challenging aspects is se...
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帶你探索日本花藝的歷史 By Ilse Beunen
The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries. An early ...
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Vol#18 Embracing Withered Trees: Uncovering Wisdom in Bonsai Care
Have you ever allowed a bonsai wither?
Bonsai, if cultivated skillfully, can live for several decades. Some can even surpass 100 years. Yet, ther...
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花藝、緩步慢行、創意綻放、與自然共鳴:作者 Ilse Beunen
花藝並不僅僅是「日本花藝排列」,這樣的翻譯讓我有些混淆。花藝不僅僅是排列花卉。這種古老的日本藝術形式,花藝讓你重新與大自然和自我連結;它讓你活在當下,同時你的創意賦予了花朵和樹枝第二次生命。對我而言,花藝是一種放慢腳步、展現創意和與大自然連結的方式。我的使命是啟發、教育和賦能人們,讓他們通過...
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