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Edo morning glory
Even though I planted the seeds back in May, it’s only recently that the Edo morning glory vines have climbed up to the top of the balcony and begun blooming. As their name implies, the flowers are...
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New England wildflower blooms brightly on Tokyo balcony
北米ニューイングランド産の野草が咲いています。ニューヨークに住んでいる友だちからきれいな種をもらいました。 I planted some “New England wildflowers” from seed, and this yellow flower quickly appeared on my Tokyo balcony. A few weeks later, the entire...
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Living and found desk decor add nature to work
机の上にあるエアプラントや種子やザクロがあると、仕事が面白くなります。 At some point, my desk gained a bowl of air plants and small collection of foraged Tokyo nuts, seeds and a persimmon (pomegranate). Even in a small space, it’s nice...
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Best present ever, from Hiyoko in the Netherlands
ベルギーの友達が買った種を分けてくれました。わざわざ郵便で送ってくれました。特別なキュウリやヒマワリやエンドウ。どれも植木鉢で育てやすいです。サイズが小さいものばかりです。キツネのイラストと手紙と説明書のついた小さな封筒が素敵です。ヒヨコさん、ありがとうございます！ The best present I have received in a long time. This gorgeous...
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Finally the mini-sunflowers bloomed, when I was away from Tokyo
やっとミニヒマワリが咲きましたが、残念ながら、東京に居ないときでした。シュー、写真を撮ってくれてありがとう。 Thanks, Shu, for taking this photo of the mini sunflowers, which I grew from seeds sent by Hiyoko from Europe.
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Lots of starter pots
There’s going to be extras, so don’t be shy about asking for some.
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