Delray Beach Travel Guide

 nicolaitan Says:  The indoor specimens in the 4000 sq foot greenhouse are comprised of both orchids and other plantings, some surrounding water features. Some specimens are draped over a small tree killed in the 2004 hurricane. Through windows at the back of the public area, one has visual... 

 nicolaitan Says:  The American Orchid Society was founded in 1921, with the goal of increasing importation of orchids from Europe, making their cultivation accessible to those not members of the privileged elite, and organizing exhibits, award systems, and publications. After spending 60... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Scattered throughout the garden are varied wooden and stone exhibits, mostly reproductions and interpretations, of Japanese lore. Shishi Odoshi ( image 1 )- Deer Chaser - the sound made when bamboo strikes a rock is said to drive local pests, particularly deer, from the... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Kameshima, the Turtle Island, recalls East Asian tradition that the tortoise has a life span of 10000 years and appears in gardens as an emblem of longevity. These are generally constructed to resemble a turtle, although perhaps not very every vantage point. And of course,... 

 nicolaitan Says:  A large segment of Yamato Island is devoted to the bonsai collection, stated to be the best public display in the southeastern United States. Bonsai means 'tray planting', trees growing in a container and artistically shaped. The specimens are 10-20 years old and emphasizes... 

 nicolaitan Says:  How many times have I driven on Yamato Road in Boca Raton and questioned the Japanese name for a six lane highway lined by businesses, country clubs, huge houses of worship, and upscale shopping malls. It all becomes clear at Yamato Island, site of the original Morikami... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Hiraniwa Flat Gardens - phasing in during the 17 and 18th C, these gardens evolved from the late rock garden concept, characterized by increased use of plantings and shakkei - use of " borrowed scenery. In this garden, a stone pagoda lies behind the gravel platform ( image 1... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Early Rock Garden ( image 1 ) -- Japanese gardens were often patterned after Chinese ink drawings rather than nature, with rocks set randomly amidst plantings, for thought and contemplation. Late Rock Garden ( image 2 ) -- by the 15 C, landscape design switched to the... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Dating to the 13-14C, these gardens were a idealization of the Pure Land, or Buddhist Heaven, prominently featuring shaped ponds, and were intended for strolling. We are reminded of the peninsula pond in Seoul by the seemingly random landscape and the shaping of the pond. 

 nicolaitan Says:  A meandering walk through a bamboo grove offers great vistas of the Morikami complex as well as many resting places with donated benches ( images 4,5 ). Bamboo is one of three important floral emblems in Japanese art, with pine and plum. The grove is entered through the... 

 nicolaitan Says:  The Morikami Japanese Gardens is one of south Florida's premier tourist attractions and is ranked eighth in the world among gardens of its type outside Japan. The land for this cultural and historic site was given to Palm Beach County by George Morikami ( 1886-1976 ) who... 

 nicolaitan Says:  Henry's provides very adequate portions of well-prepared American classics at reasonable prices for the area for upscale dining. The exotic martini list is of adequate length and the martinis are above average. The clientele includes both young and old. We have not had any... 

 panthur Says:  Unique little cottage vintage clothing store with amazing selection of casual clothes and evening gowns, as well as furs, purses, and jewelry. I finally got a chance to stop in here a month or two ago and was suprised! They specialize in 40's,50s, and 60s.Mon-Sat...