One more garden in the afternoon Morikami Japanese Garden in Delray Beach off wealthy Jog Road. This area had a population of Japanese that settled here in Boca Raton in the early 1900s to form an agricultural colony called Yamato, but the farming was unsustainable and they returned to Japan. One of the remaining settlers, Morikami, donated his 16 acres of land to Palm Beach County to preserve the memory of the Yamato Colony and so this garden was developed opening in 1977. "The gardens are recognized as among the finest outside Japan."
There were many Japanese here walking the trails.
This is a bamboo fence with a bamboo fountain below in a little tucked away garden.
A great blue heron in a perfect pose.
Iguanas were walking all over the place.
Tree covered paths led around the lake and all plants were pruned perfectly, each and every one.
Even big trees looked pruned in the rough.
The education center had a central courtyard with classic raked stone garden.
With large photos they recreated a fast train station. There was a simple classroom, dining room and other rooms.
Reclining happy Buddha
Rain catchers direct the water off the roof to a water border surrounding a gravel garden next to the reception hall. At the gift shop the rain catchers cost $95.
Serene and calming. You can make this at home. Love the rain catchers.
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