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A place for like minded enthusiasts.
Sharing the love and joy of gardening, floral ideas, photography and inspirational writings.
- Love Our Planet
Love our planet, earth. A place we call, home. It provides us with the basic needs of oxygen, water and other necessities to survive. Take care of our home because with tremendous wear and tear, it will slowly rot to its core. Love our planet. Take care of our home. All plants, animals, and humans … Continue reading - Life Cycle
When tree leaves turn into different hues of yellow, orange and brown…it symbolizes changes to the season of Autumn and signs of the upcoming Winter Solstice. Winter symbolizes dormancy to plants, animals, and humans. What we don’t realize is that everything and everyone on this earth has a life cycle to complete on its own … Continue reading - 15th Annual Tulip Exhibition
Venue: Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA 94611 Date: March 24-26, 2023 This was my first time as a Floral Design student to participate in a Tulip Exhibition hosted by Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. There was a temporary stalemate to this free event during the three years of COVID 19 pandemic. By 2023, the … Continue reading - 16th Annual Tulip Exhibition
Venue: Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA 94611 Date: March 22-24, 2024 This is my second year as a Floral Design student to be invited to participate in the annual Tulip Exhibition at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. I was honored to showcase my floral design, “Dreamin’ of Spring” and was mentioned in the local … Continue reading - He Said, She Said
Real Estate Sector: Situation #1: Sales Agent: “Welcome to your dream home. Look at the beautiful architecture, all the lines, curve appeal and a sturdy White picket fence. The all-American dream.” Me: “How do you know about my dream home? Are you psychic? What if I am not all American?” Moral lesson: Having assumptions that … Continue reading - I Dream of a World
I dream of a world, that one day I could walk freely without fear. I dream of a world, that one day where I am accepted for who I am truly inside. I don’t need society to determine my life journey to happiness. I dream of a world, that one day there is true human … Continue reading - A Million Stars
Another lonely night, as I gazed upon the dark clear night… I see you among a million stars. Wishing you are here, embracing me with your warm body. Whispering gently to my ears of how much you love me and staying by my side. One body, mind, heart and soul…we shall be a million stars … Continue reading - The Trio of Sunflowers
Once upon a time, there were three sisters. These were a trio of yellow sunflowers. They bicker amongst themselves on a daily basis about who gets more soil, water, oxygen, nutrients and sun. In the transition to full maturity, the trio had a battle of wits among themselves. Sister #1: “You two are blocking the … Continue reading - A Loving MotherA tender and loving mother that gave unconditional love to her children. She was a superhero in disguise, with no superpowers to boast about. She made sacrifices without complaints, just to give a better life to her children. She never seeks acknowledgement but knew that her children were grateful in all her endeavors. She left … Continue reading
- He said, She said.
Inspired by true events. “As we travel the paths of life, each chapter involves people, places and situations that shapes us of whom we become as adults.” A note to all readers: contains crude humor Childhood/Teenage years Situation #1: Recess time at the playground. A White girl approaches me because I look different from her … Continue reading - Tree of Life
With resilence in the winter it falls into a deep slumber. During this time, it takes a break to rejuvenate. When spring approaches, it awakes with a loud roar…announces it ‘s presence with foliage and blooms of pink and white. It is it’s own ecosystem…a home for fungi, bugs, worms and birds that coexist for … Continue reading - My Little Sunshine
Seconds become minutes.. Hours become days… Days become years… Time will not matter as long as you are by my side. You will always be the person to light my path. You will be my little sunshine even when the world cast gloomy clouds and rain my way. No matter where I will be, I … Continue reading - Sailing…
I dream of sailing the open sea. It is a whole new world out there for me to explore. Conquering the highs and lows of winds and currents, is what makes me feel alive. It may take some time to explore many destinations, but the routes along the way is what matters. By Jazzmin S. … Continue reading - Only You
Everywhere I go. Everything I see. Everything I do. I see “you” only. You light the path, when darkness falls upon this earth. You shelter me from the rain and cold, providing me warmth. You give me hope, when all is lost. Only you, can color my world with sunshine and rainbows. Only you , … Continue reading - Love
What is love? It is a universal emotion, without conditions determined by society. It comes in many forms. Whatever form you choose, may define your lifelong happiness. I choose “self-love” first. “Self-love” can unleash your true inner self and project external potential. True love is when you love yourself enough to not rely on someone … Continue reading - The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland, CA 94610 https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/ - Filoli
Woodside, CA Filoli web page ” A hidden Wonderland” Gallery - Long Road Ahead
I count the days of each season of Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. It reminds me of the maple tree that changes its colorful hues of green, red, orange and yellow. It is a long road ahead, but still, I tread on with anticipation of undiscovered places of wonder. Each step forward, there are roadblocks … Continue reading - UC Berkeley Botanical Garden
As a Bay Area resident and a lover of plants and nature, I didn’t miss an opportunity of visiting local gardens, such as UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. This 34-acre garden boasts of 10,000 diverse plants to be awed of by your human eyes. I had the joy and enthusiasm of a curious gardener walking through … Continue reading - With Or Without You
So many times, I ask myself, “Why do I love you?” I love you, for all the things you were then and now. I love you, for all the good and bad. I love you, when you were young and even now older. I love you, when you are here and even when you are … Continue reading - I Am Not Perfect
I Am Not Perfect I am here. See the real me inside. An Asian American girl that matured through the looking glass of this chaotic society. I ask not to be judged by the color of my skin, my hair, my eyes, or even the shape of my body. I ask to be treated with … Continue reading - Who Am I?
Who am I? I am “me, myself and I”. These three form a bond that is hidden inside. Sometimes they are invisible to others, but still a part of who I am. The “me” is the cognitive and emotional intelligence. The “myself” is the heart that has unlimited wants and desires. The “I” is the … Continue reading - Know Your Power
If you seek a hero, look within yourself. Know your power. You are capable of great things. Know your power. If you seek peace and the truth, steer away from negative people. Know your power to find inner peace. By Jazzmin S. Lu - You Matter to Me
Sometimes I don’t say enough, how proud I am to have you in my life. You matter to me. You are a precious gem that money can’t buy. You matter to me. When you feel sad and in doubt, look into the depth of my eyes. There, you will find a reflection of you. You … Continue reading - I Am Not My Mother’s Daughter
Mama, sorry to disappoint you…I could not be the daughter you want me to be. I know you want me to walk a path of a well behaved traditional daughter, but I have untamed liberal thoughts spinning in my head; round and round. Who should I be? I could only be “me”. A daughter that … Continue reading