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Quote by John Naka

“The object is not to make the tree look like a bonsai, but to make the bonsai look like a tree.”

Quote by John Naka

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John Naka

John Naka was a renowned gardener and horticulturist, best known for his work at the University of California, Davis, where he taught horticulture and promoted the Japanese garden style. In 1948, he established America's first Japanese garden, which not only brought a new perspective to the American horticultural community but also helped popularize Japanese garden culture in the United States. Naka's contributions to the field of gardening include not only teaching but also writing several books on Japanese gardens and promoting the design philosophy of Japanese gardens across the United States. His work has had a profound impact on modern American landscape design. more

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