A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn Come and join me in my garden! Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:41:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 http://welchwrite.com/agn/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-agn-artwork-itunes-32x32.jpg A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn 32 32 Douglas E. Welch false Douglas E. Welch agn@welchwrite.com © Douglas E. Welch © Douglas E. Welch podcast A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/agn-artwork-itunes.jpg http://welchwrite.com/agn View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography] http://welchwrite.com/agn/2026/06/11/view-4-miller/ http://welchwrite.com/agn/2026/06/11/view-4-miller/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:38:02 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/agn/?p=17834 Continue reading →

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]]> A vertical photograph of a garden featuring a pond surrounded by various trees, rocks, and greenery under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a still pond contains lily pads with small pink flowers and tall, green reeds emerging from the water. Large, smooth boulders line the edge of the water near dense green bushes and a cluster of vibrant pink flowers on the right. right. In the middle distance, a person walks along a light-colored stone path near umbrellas nestled among the trees. The background consists of several tall, leafy trees against a bright, overcast sky.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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]]> An indoor plant display featuring various greenery, rocks, and mulch is set against the backdrop of a brightly lit storefront. The arrangement includes tall, wispy grasses, a large bushy green plant, a thin yellowish-g yellowish-green sapling, and smaller succulents interspersed with light-col light-colored rocks and dark mulch. A large, green ceramic pot is positioned on the left side of the display. In the background, people can be seen through a large glass window inside a store with wooden displays, and two people are standing near the left edge of the planter.

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

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]]> A close-up photograph of a bright magenta bromeliad plant. Large, pointed, pink leaves radiate from a central cluster. The center of the plant features pale, off-white petal-like structures. Harsh sunlight creates bright highlights and deep shadows across the leaves. Green foliage is visible in the blurred background.

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]]> A garden scene featuring a pond surrounded by rocks and lush vegetation. In the foreground, pink water lilies and green lily pads float near tall, green reeds. Several large, smooth boulders are partially submerged in the water. The background contains various trees, pink flowering bushes, and a stone lantern near a gravel area. Figures are seated under white umbrellas in the far distance.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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]]> A photograph of an alcove with dark wood framing and a light-colored back wall. On the left, a floral arrangement with long, thin green leaves and dark reddish-brown flowers is in a patterned cylindrical pot resting on a small wooden base. To the right, a light-colored vertical hanging scroll is suspended from a single cord, featuring a small central image with red and black details. The floor of the alcove is covered in a light-colored, textured mat. A dark, textured wooden pillar is partially visible on the far left edge.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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]]> A black and white close-up photograph of large, textured flower petals. The petals, occupying the bottom and right side of the frame, feature prominent veins and deep folds. High-contrast lighting highlights the ridges and creases across the petal surfaces. The background is dark and out of focus, containing a few small, blurred white highlights. A dark, blurry texture is visible in the lower-left corner.

A close-up photograph of bright yellow petals. The petals feature a wrinkled, highly textured surface with visible fine veins. These petals dominate the foreground on the left and right sides of the frame. The background is dark and out of focus, containing small, blurry green leaves and stems. Bright light illuminates the texture of the yellow petals, creating a high contrast with the dark background.

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