“Blooms & Bamboo” opens Thursday
Longwood Gardens presents "Blooms & Bamboo: Chrysanthemum and Ikebana Sogetsu Artistry." The exhibit opens Thursday October 3 and runs through November 17. Akane Teshigahara is the fourth Iemoto, or Headmaster, of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, based in Japan. The traditional art of Japanese floral design, Ikebana serves as an expression of Japan’s deep connection with nature. Spanning more than 600 years of history, this…