The chrysanthemum in Japan represents fall and is often used as a floral offering or as a Buddhist flower. Its ornate bloom is also the emblem of the imperial family and appears on Japanese passports.

Although Japanese flower arranging is steeped in history with specific rules, principles, and techniques, we're just exploring the basics to get you started on your next living project.

Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a classic Japanese garden plant native to East Asia, renowned for its exquisite, rose-like flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring.

The flower gardens were started by Japanese-American farming families in the 1950s, according to Kathy Nakagawa, the daughter of one of those families and a professor at Arizona State University.

Ikebana is the traditional art of Japanese flower arrangement. Here, local ikebana specialist Jeanne Houlton shares her passion for the art form. St. Petersburg resident Jeanne Houlton, a Junior ...