Omiya: A Village Born for Bonsai
Nestled on the outskirts of Tokyo, Omiya is both the home and custodian of Bonsai, the centuries-old art of growing miniature trees in a pot.
Odyssey of Tulips: From Sultan’s Turban to Feminine Adornment
At the court, tulip dwelled in the turban of great sultans, sought shelter on the surface of precious jewels and objects, and witnessed the rise and fall of a great empire.
Season of Camellia in Taipei’s Secret Garden
A secret garden — also known as Taipei’s backyard garden — holds the key to the cultivation of camellia in the northern part of this beautiful isle once called Formosa.