Mount Fuji Garden
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Retired and doing some gardening on the slopes of Mount Fuji - south facing, 325m. Some pictures from jogging or cycling nearby as well.
One day of rain - snow at high altitude - makes a big difference to Mount Fuji. Before and after pictures below, with a nice cloud formation as a bonus.
December 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
One day of rain - snow at high altitude - makes a big difference to Mount Fuji. Before and after pictures below, with a nice cloud formation as a bonus.
This plant is called “dragon’s beard” apparently. Rather attractive dark berries in December.
December 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This plant is called “dragon’s beard” apparently. Rather attractive dark berries in December.
Another use for a futon - keep your drying daikon frost free.
December 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Another use for a futon - keep your drying daikon frost free.
This is the red momiji at the front of the house.
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is the red momiji at the front of the house.
More momiji
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
More momiji
Gabrielle rose - quite difficult to grow apparently but blooming in December.
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Gabrielle rose - quite difficult to grow apparently but blooming in December.
Our momiji is looking very good right now.
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Our momiji is looking very good right now.
A great crop of Yuzu this year - this is only a small part of it
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A great crop of Yuzu this year - this is only a small part of it
Orange kaki, yellow ginkgo, and white snow on Mount Fuji making a nice color combination.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Orange kaki, yellow ginkgo, and white snow on Mount Fuji making a nice color combination.
It’s the time of year when you start to dry the daikon on the hedge.
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
It’s the time of year when you start to dry the daikon on the hedge.
The snow is just beginning to appear on Mount Fuji and at the golden hour it can reflect the sunset.
November 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The snow is just beginning to appear on Mount Fuji and at the golden hour it can reflect the sunset.
Dramatic looking autumn Mt Fuji today.
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Dramatic looking autumn Mt Fuji today.
This Tricyrtis hirta, or the toad lily (in Japanese, ホトトギス or 杜鵑草) - a native plant.
This haiku is spot on:
杜鵑草
もの言はぬまま
秋の暮れ
Hototogisu
mono iwanu mama
aki no kure
“The toad lily
says nothing
autumn evening falls.”
This haiku is spot on:
杜鵑草
もの言はぬまま
秋の暮れ
Hototogisu
mono iwanu mama
aki no kure
“The toad lily
says nothing
autumn evening falls.”
November 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This Tricyrtis hirta, or the toad lily (in Japanese, ホトトギス or 杜鵑草) - a native plant.
This haiku is spot on:
杜鵑草
もの言はぬまま
秋の暮れ
Hototogisu
mono iwanu mama
aki no kure
“The toad lily
says nothing
autumn evening falls.”
This haiku is spot on:
杜鵑草
もの言はぬまま
秋の暮れ
Hototogisu
mono iwanu mama
aki no kure
“The toad lily
says nothing
autumn evening falls.”
An unusual cloud pattern around Mount Fuji today.
November 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
An unusual cloud pattern around Mount Fuji today.
Yet more pictures of persimmons…
November 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Yet more pictures of persimmons…
A view of Mount Fuji from a few weeks ago with “soba” or buckwheat plants in the foreground.
November 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A view of Mount Fuji from a few weeks ago with “soba” or buckwheat plants in the foreground.
We found an empty “semi” or cicada moult hanging on the underside of the leaf.
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We found an empty “semi” or cicada moult hanging on the underside of the leaf.
The lemons are still doing well, although they are not that lemon, colour wise.
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The lemons are still doing well, although they are not that lemon, colour wise.
The view southwest.
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The view southwest.
After quite a few cloudy days at last we have had a few decent sunsets.
November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
After quite a few cloudy days at last we have had a few decent sunsets.
This rose was growing complete wild not far from the house. I would have thought it was late to see a rose like this.
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This rose was growing complete wild not far from the house. I would have thought it was late to see a rose like this.
The leaves on our maple tree are just beginning to turn red - later than normal I think.
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The leaves on our maple tree are just beginning to turn red - later than normal I think.
We found a ‘suzumebachi’ on the lawn - the famously aggressive Asian hornet. It looked weakened so hopefully there isn’t a nest nearby!
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
We found a ‘suzumebachi’ on the lawn - the famously aggressive Asian hornet. It looked weakened so hopefully there isn’t a nest nearby!
Apparently this is a wild persimmon tree. The fruit are tiny compared with the cultivars used for the fruit.
November 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Apparently this is a wild persimmon tree. The fruit are tiny compared with the cultivars used for the fruit.
We came across three pheasants in the harvested rice field today taking the dog out - just visible in the picture. A parent and two children perhaps?
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
We came across three pheasants in the harvested rice field today taking the dog out - just visible in the picture. A parent and two children perhaps?