Devonian Gardens - Edmonton

[Nylah]

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This tree was planted by the Japanese Princess whose name I cant remember how to spell



Soothing brook just to the left of the entrance:

[Nylah]

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The top of the bell tower has a black ornament on the top. This is called a giboshi that is said to represent the top of a Buddha's head. The 1 500 pound bell symbolizes the bonds of friendship between the University of Alberta and the university founded by Dr. Kurimoto, Nagoya Shoka Diagaku. The goal they share is to foster mutual understanding among Canadians and Japanese. Each time the bell is rung bonds of friendship are strengthened.

[Nylah]

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Stone lanterns have from earliest times been incorporated into the design of Japanese Gardens. Lanterns became part of Japanese architectural ornamentation with the introduction of Buddhist architecture from China and Korea in the Asula Period (52 - 645 AD).

Stone lanterns were originally votive lamps in the front of Buddhist Temples. In the thirteenth century they began serving the same function in the precincts of Shinto Shrines. In the early gardens lantern designs were borrowed from temples but in the sixteenth century, with the development of the tea ceremony, Tea-Masters such as Rikkyu began designing lanterns specifically for garden use. The stone lantern, made primarily of granite, became a permanent feature of Japanese garden design.

Yukimi Lantern
The Yukimi or "Snow Viewing Lantern" is a style created especially for Japanese Gardens. Developed in the Ashikaga Period (16th century), all Yukimi lanterns have the same general form. They comprise a large roof, a light compartment and a base with three or four legs of various forms. The large roof can have spans of two to three metres across. They can be rustic, made simply of suitably shaped stones, or as this one, carved with an ornate lattice work light compartment, elegantly formed roof and supporting legs. A deep layer of snow can settle on the large overhanging roof adding to the charm of these lanterns.

[Diplomat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Lovely pics; this one 'jumped' out at me as did the ones with the littel brook

I had no idea there was a Devonian in Edmonton. Really nice...

[Nylah]

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Funny you should say that because I had no idea there was one near Calgary!. When I was at ours, I had asked the tour guide about when they would be shutting down for renovations (I remembered that you had said that the Gardens would be closing!) and she looked at me like I had two heads

Then she sorted out that I was referring to Calgary and explained that the closure had no effect on Edmonton's Garden.

The Garden in Edmonton has been around for more than 50 years. The land was originally donated to the U of A by a well-known lawyer at the time. There is another 40 acres that is part of the U of A Gardens that is still privately owned by the grandchildren of this lawyer. As you can tell, I am horrible with names but did try valiantly to remember

The grounds are very beautiful and diverse. The wonderful thing about the area was how peaceful and friendly it made the attendents. There were so many local ppl and tourists alike and everyone was so kind and hospitable towards each other. You couldnt walk past someone without them saying hello or stopping to have a quick conversation with you about what they had seen. It was just a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

I'll post some more pix later this evening.

[Jazz]

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Very lovely Nylah - mi nevva know dat green tings coulda grow ah Canada

The colors are so vibrant... u did a greta job capturing all the details - feel like I was there!

[Nylah]

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thanks Jazz!

hehehe! yup, some nice things can grow here in tundra-land

[Jazz]

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*LOL* @ Tundra land

mi love de babbling brook to - I would jus fling off mi shoes an run go jump in dere (or i Guess thats not allowed )

[Nylah]

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no ma'am, bare foot in water was strictly forbidden

[Jazz]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
no ma'am, bare foot in water was strictly forbidden </div></div>

What a shame! and what a waste of God good good wata

[Lex]

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Beautiful pics Nylah.

[Bandana]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Meet the &quot;Potter&quot; Family Isnt this the cutest thing!



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[Bandana]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SportsAgentJazz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
no ma'am, bare foot in water was strictly forbidden </div></div>

What a shame! and what a waste of God good good wata </div></div>

Jazzy you woulda fling off your shoes same way, mi know


The place looks lovely Nylah, what a way to de-stress

[Nylah]

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and when last u wash them crusty toes Jazz we do have pollution bylaws up here you know

they didnt allow ppl on the lawns or anywhere near the water structures in the Japanese part.

thanks Lex and Bandanna - the gardens were so much nicer than I expected. And to think that most the flowers had already gone thru there peak blooming periods but the place still looked as lovely as it did was amazing.


soon come with some more pix.....

[Jazz]

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Danna - u darn right - it can bun mi wen dem awms up God tings an charge people fe si dem an set restriction pon dem - like ah dem mekki

dem woulda haffe fling mi out