February 2024

Tsuru Soars
Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden Newsletter

On Behalf of Peace

GVolunteer Newsletter Editors: Mary Dickson, Mary Taylor, and Sue Protz. Photos by Bill Peterson.

reen Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) wasestablished in 2011 to safeguardand spread seeds and saplingsof Hiroshima’s A-Bombed survivor trees.
These seed and saplings have been sent
to 130 locations in 40 countries and havetaken root and grown into young trees.
In November of 2023, Jim Gersbach
from the Oregon Department ofForestry, Mike Oxendine from OregonCommunity Trees, and filmmaker David
Hedberg visited Hiroshima City andtouched the A-bombed mother tree,
called Yoji Yamahata.
A documentary film “The Seeds ofPeace” is currently being produced
by David Hedberg. He sheds light on
Hideko Tamura, who was exposed tothe atomic bomb in Hiroshima when
she was 11 years old. She now lives
in Ashland, Oregon and is dedicatedto planting seeds and saplings ofA-bombed trees, in the United States.
GJG and the City of Gresham arehonored to care for a Ginkgo biloba
second-generation seedling donatedthrough Green Legacy Hiroshima.
Download article by Yomiuri Shimbun translated
for print. (https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.
org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Seeds-ofPeace-Growing-in-the-World-article.pdf )nude trees
suffer winter storms
lanterns feel no cold
— Bill Peterson

Oregon delegation looking up at A-bombed
trees while listening to an explanation byarborist Horiguchi (second from right) in
Naka-ku, Hiroshima City

Will My Trees Survive?

W

hen a major storm strikes,
some trees seem to be able tocome through with only minor
damage, while others suffer the loss oflarge limbs or even sizable parts of thetree.
ASSESSING THE DAMAGE

WAIT AND
SEE: Broken
branches onan otherwise
healthy tree
should survive.
Prune thebranch back tothe next branch
to tidy up, and give it a growing season.
GIVE IT TIME:
In most areas,
we’d saythis tree willprobably notrecover. But, inthe PNW thistree could. Cutthe broken trunk back to the next branch topromote growth. Put it on a 5-year plan andlook for the next apex to show itself.

EASY CALL: A mature tree
can survive losing a majorlimb because more thanlikely it was already deadand broke away from thecollar. Trim back to thetrunk. The tree’s hormonesshould be able to repair thelarge wound left over.
BYE BYE:
Included barkcauses weak
branching.
Consequently,
when thebranch breaks,
it exposes
the cambium(greenishinner bark) where disease and insects will
eventually take over.
TORN ORRIPPED BARK:
Carefully use
a sharp knife
to smooth theragged edges ofwounds wherebark has been
torn away. Try
not to expose
any more of thecambium than is necessary, as these fragile
layers contain the tree’s food and water
lifelines between roots and leaves.

Save the Date for Yozakura

2024 Free Seminars
So what can be done before the next
storm hits? It’s not surprising to GJG to
see a reputable source, Tree City USA,state that routine pruning reduces
dominant stems from breaking easily
and eliminates dead wood that is prone
to breaking and falling.
Correct pruning can also reduce wind
resistance that is usually responsible fortree damage, too.
If you’re in a situation where you needto replace or repair a damaged tree,
proper root handling is essential.
POST-STORM INSPECTION
Avoid root cutting
within a distance 5x thediameter of the tree

Don’t plant too
deep and be sure
to straighten or cut
circling roots.
Proper planting allows
roots to grow outward
and deep for greater
stability.

Be patient. The Pacific Northwest
offers a rich and resilient
environment for trees to recover.

Volunteer Breakfast

HAIKU CORNER
green green green
the pines
seconds before snow

yuki chiru ya
tomo nashi matsu nohinekurete
falling snow
around the lone pinetwisting- Issa

Growing and Caring for Blueberries, Saturday, March 2nd, 12-1:30pm
JIM BUCK, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JONATHAN FAITH, AL’S GARDEN & HOME STORE MANAGER, AND BLUEBERRY
EXPERT: The Growing and Caring for Blueberries seminar will describe the main parts of a blueberry plant, what
soil conditions the plants favor, how and when to fertilize blueberries, the harvest times and show-and tell forvarious varieties, pruning recommendations, and responses to a couple common diseases. Al’s Garden & Homewill bring coupons to spend on re-stocking your blueberry crop.
Spring Lawn Maintenance, Saturday, April 13th, 1-2:30pm
JIM CARD, GJG INSTRUCTOR: Getting green, healthy grass is not easy without some TLC. This spring’s lawn maintenanceclass will cover keeping your lawn healthy and green throughout the summer months in the northwest weather. It will
also cover how to get moss out, and what blend of fertilizer works best for lawns, how to apply, an overview of sprinkler
systems and how to water your lawn and your plants.
Creating Pollinator Habitat for your Garden and Home, Saturday, June 15th, 10:30-11:30am
DEB PETERS, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JUDY ALLERUZZO, AL’S GARDEN & HOME INSTRUCTOR: They wil
present a seminar full of information about pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds,
which are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species. This seminar will focus on native host plants forbutterflies and how to create your own a pollinator yard. Learn where and how to plant milkweed and otherplants to attract monarch butterflies. Coupons to Al’s Garden & Home will be distributed.
Fundamentals of Pruning, June 8th, 1-2:30pm
SUE PROTZ, GJG INSTRUCTOR: Learn the four basic cuts of pruning and the subsequent reaction from these various
pruning cuts. Learn also about tools and tool care. Take a tour of the Gresham Japanse Garden to understand the niwakistyle of pruning and how you can attempt it in your own setting.

Pruning Program More classes and bios listed on website.

VIEW AND REGISTER HERE.

Fundamentals of Conifers, on Zoom: Thursday, February 8th, 6:00pm–8:00pm - $20
MARYANN LEWIS, INSTRUCTOR: In the Northwest, we know there is more to conifers than Christmas trees! Learn
fundamental pruning techniques for your favorite conifers including pines, spruce, hinoki and how to interpret cultivars. Thisclass will help you feel comfortable making pruning decisions so you can enjoy your conifers even more. There will be time at
the end of the course for questions and answers. Zoom courses are recorded and available for two weeks.

Pruning Conifers in the Garden, Onsite: Sunday, February 11th, 1:00pm–3:00pm - $45
MARYANN LEWIS, INSTRUCTOR: This class will build upon the knowledge gained in ‘Pruning Fundamentals for Conifers’ onthe 8th. It will be beneficial to take the Zoom class. We will look at various small conifers in and around Tsuru Island and apply
useful techniques and strategies that can be used in any garden style.

Spring Maintenance on Pines: Saturday, May 18th, 12:00pm–2:00pm - $45
LAURA DUFALA, INSTRUCTOR: Learn all about the why’s and how’s of pruning andcandling pines. Laura will candle, needle, and prune a few of the pines on Tsuru Islandfor show and tell. This workshop is in person at Tsuru Island, Gresham Japanese Garden.
Bring your gloves. Laura may turn the class into a collaborative session.

- Gabriel Rosenstock.雪ちるや友なし松のひねくれてREGISTER ON WEB SITE

At the height of cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese event occurs, yozokura—viewing cherry blossoms at night time.
For the first time, GJG will illuminate Ebetsu
Plaza and Ambleside Annex from March
27th to April 7th with live koto entertainment and refreshments March 30th andApril 6th. These are free events.

GJG volunteers enjoyed a morning of camaraderie, breakfast, and a fun game of peelingand sticking bows on someone’s back.
The GJG officers laid out 2024’s year ofengagement and opportunities, andthanked the volunteers for their service.
Want to join our flock? Start by inquiring tovolunteers@greshamjapanesegarden.com.

Pruning Lace-leaf Maples for Character: Saturday, June 22,
12:30pm – 2:30pm - $45
LINCOLN PROUD, INSTRUCTOR: Many people care for maple trees on their property, especially lace-leaf maples. Theclass will begin in the GJG Kyoudou Center with a short lecture on the basic botany and growth habits of lace-leaf
maples, then move to the Japanese garden to learn how pruning is done to various maples and how to apply theseprinciples to your own trees.

Will My Trees Survive?

When a major storm strikes,
some trees seem to be able tocome through with only minor
damage, while others suffer the loss oflarge limbs or even sizable parts of thetree.
ASSESSING THE DAMAGE

WAIT AND
SEE: Broken
branches onan otherwise
healthy tree
should survive.
Prune thebranch back tothe next branchto tidy up, and give it a growing season.
GIVE IT TIME:
In most areas,we’d say
this tree willprobably notrecover. But, inthe PNW thistree could. Cut
the broken trunk back to the next branch topromote growth. Put it on a 5-year plan andlook for the next apex to show itself.

EASY CALL: A mature tree
can survive losing a majorlimb because more thanlikely it was already deadand broke away from thecollar. Trim back to thetrunk. The tree’s hormonesshould be able to repair thelarge wound left over.
BYE BYE:
Included barkcauses weakbranching.
Consequently,
when thebranch breaks,
it exposes
the cambium(greenishinner bark) where disease and insects will
eventually take over.
TORN ORRIPPED BARK:
Carefully use
a sharp knife
to smooth theragged edges ofwounds wherebark has been
torn away. Try
not to expose
any more of thecambium than is necessary, as these fragile
layers contain the tree’s food and water
lifelines between roots and leaves.

Save the Date for Yozakura

2024 Free Seminars
So what can be done before the next
storm hits? It’s not surprising to GJG to
see a reputable source, Tree City USA,state that routine pruning reduces
dominant stems from breaking easily
and eliminates dead wood that is prone
to breaking and falling.
Correct pruning can also reduce wind
resistance that is usually responsible fortree damage, too.
If you’re in a situation where you needto replace or repair a damaged tree,
proper root handling is essential.
POST-STORM INSPECTION
Avoid root cutting
within a distance 5x thediameter of the tree

Don’t plant too
deep and be sure
to straighten or cut
circling roots.
Proper planting allows
roots to grow outward
and deep for greater
stability.

Be patient. The Pacific Northwest
offers a rich and resilient
environment for trees to recover.

Volunteer Breakfast

HAIKU CORNER
green green green
the pines
seconds before snow

yuki chiru ya
tomo nashi matsu nohinekurete
falling snow
around the lone pine
twisting- Issa

Growing and Caring for Blueberries, Saturday, March 2nd, 12-1:30pm
JIM BUCK, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JONATHAN FAITH, AL’S GARDEN & HOME STORE MANAGER, AND BLUEBERRY
EXPERT: The Growing and Caring for Blueberries seminar will describe the main parts of a blueberry plant, whatsoil conditions the plants favor, how and when to fertilize blueberries, the harvest times and show-and tell forvarious varieties, pruning recommendations, and responses to a couple common diseases. Al’s Garden & Home
will bring coupons to spend on re-stocking your blueberry crop.
Spring Lawn Maintenance, Saturday, April 13th, 1-2:30pm
JIM CARD, GJG INSTRUCTOR: Getting green, healthy grass is not easy without some TLC. This spring’s lawn maintenanceclass will cover keeping your lawn healthy and green throughout the summer months in the northwest weather. It will
also cover how to get moss out, and what blend of fertilizer works best for lawns, how to apply, an overview of sprinkler
systems and how to water your lawn and your plants.
Creating Pollinator Habitat for your Garden and Home, Saturday, June 15th, 10:30-11:30am
DEB PETERS, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JUDY ALLERUZZO, AL’S GARDEN & HOME INSTRUCTOR: They wil
present a seminar full of information about pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds,
which are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species. This seminar will focus on native host plants forbutterflies and how to create your own a pollinator yard. Learn where and how to plant milkweed and otherplants to attract monarch butterflies. Coupons to Al’s Garden & Home will be distributed.
Fundamentals of Pruning, June 8th, 1-2:30pm
SUE PROTZ, GJG INSTRUCTOR: Learn the four basic cuts of pruning and the subsequent reaction from these various
pruning cuts. Learn also about tools and tool care. Take a tour of the Gresham Japanse Garden to understand the niwakistyle of pruning and how you can attempt it in your own setting.

Pruning Program More classes and bios listed on website.

VIEW AND REGISTER HERE.

Fundamentals of Conifers, on Zoom: Thursday, February 8th, 6:00pm–8:00pm - $20
MARYANN LEWIS, INSTRUCTOR: In the Northwest, we know there is more to conifers than Christmas trees! Learn
fundamental pruning techniques for your favorite conifers including pines, spruce, hinoki and how to interpret cultivars. Thisclass will help you feel comfortable making pruning decisions so you can enjoy your conifers even more. There will be time at
the end of the course for questions and answers. Zoom courses are recorded and available for two weeks.

Pruning Conifers in the Garden, Onsite: Sunday, February 11th, 1:00pm–3:00pm - $45
MARYANN LEWIS, INSTRUCTOR: This class will build upon the knowledge gained in ‘Pruning Fundamentals for Conifers’ on
the 8th. It will be beneficial to take the Zoom class. We will look at various small conifers in and around Tsuru Island and apply
useful techniques and strategies that can be used in any garden style.

Spring Maintenance on Pines: Saturday, May 18th, 12:00pm–2:00pm - $45
LAURA DUFALA, INSTRUCTOR: Learn all about the why’s and how’s of pruning andcandling pines. Laura will candle, needle, and prune a few of the pines on Tsuru Island
for show and tell. This workshop is in person at Tsuru Island, Gresham Japanese Garden.
Bring your gloves. Laura may turn the class into a collaborative session.

- Gabriel Rosenstock.雪ちるや友なし松のひねくれてREGISTER ON WEB SITE

At the height of cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese event occurs, yozokura—viewing cherry blossoms at night time.
For the first time, GJG will illuminate Ebetsu
Plaza and Ambleside Annex from March
27th to April 7th with live koto entertainment and refreshments March 30th andApril 6th. These are free events.

GJG volunteers enjoyed a morning of camaraderie, breakfast, and a fun game of peelingand sticking bows on someone’s back.
The GJG officers laid out 2024’s year ofengagement and opportunities, andthanked the volunteers for their service.
Want to join our flock? Start by inquiring tovolunteers@greshamjapanesegarden.com.

Pruning Lace-leaf Maples for Character: Saturday, June 22,
12:30pm – 2:30pm - $45
LINCOLN PROUD, INSTRUCTOR: Many people care for maple trees on their property, especially lace-leaf maples. The
class will begin in the GJG Kyoudou Center with a short lecture on the basic botany and growth habits of lace-leaf
maples, then move to the Japanese garden to learn how pruning is done to various maples and how to apply theseprinciples to your own trees.

February 2024

Tsuru Soars
Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden Newsletter

On Behalf of Peace

GVolunteer Newsletter Editors: Mary Dickson, Mary Taylor, and Sue Protz. Photos by Bill Peterson.

reen Legacy Hiroshima (GLH) wasestablished in 2011 to safeguardand spread seeds and saplingsof Hiroshima’s A-Bombed survivor trees.
These seed and saplings have been sent
to 130 locations in 40 countries and havetaken root and grown into young trees.
In November of 2023, Jim Gersbach
from the Oregon Department ofForestry, Mike Oxendine from OregonCommunity Trees, and filmmaker DavidHedberg visited Hiroshima City andtouched the A-bombed mother tree,
called Yoji Yamahata.
A documentary film “The Seeds ofPeace” is currently being produced
by David Hedberg. He sheds light on
Hideko Tamura, who was exposed tothe atomic bomb in Hiroshima when
she was 11 years old. She now lives
in Ashland, Oregon and is dedicatedto planting seeds and saplings ofA-bombed trees, in the United States.
GJG and the City of Gresham arehonored to care for a Ginkgo biloba
second-generation seedling donatedthrough Green Legacy Hiroshima.
Download article by Yomiuri Shimbun translatedfor print. (https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.
org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Seeds-ofPeace-Growing-in-the-World-article.pdf )nude trees
suffer winter storms
lanterns feel no cold
— Bill Peterson

Oregon delegation looking up at A-bombed
trees while listening to an explanation byarborist Horiguchi (second from right) inNaka-ku, Hiroshima City