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gravitas, with those structural

elements acting as anchors and

focal points to guide the viewer

through the pleasant and peaceful

surroundings. Stone lanterns

discreetly beckon the visitor

farther into the garden, and it’s

easy to feel suddenly transported

in time to a century ago, to

peaceful and rural Japan.

Frequently the comments from

guests have been “We can’t believe

this garden is in Alberta!” or “We

entirely forgot what part of the

country we were in!”

Every season brings a different

kind of beauty, whether it’s spring’s

urgent plea for attention or the riot

of brilliant colours in fall. Summer

is quietude itself, and winter shines

with the glory of snow and ice. As a

Prairie gardener, I’ve spent much

of my life hearing about how I

would have to move to Vancouver

or Victoria if I ever wanted to

“actually grow anything.” I

remember being told that to do any

kind of a “real design” I would have

to live somewhere with a much

longer growing season. Prairie

people have never liked being told

what is possible and what is not.

Nikka Yuko defies convention

and its existence is improbable,

a welcoming place of beauty and

calm. Isn’t it time you came for

a visit? H

Visit nikkayuko.com for more

information or to book a tour.