The 2012 edition of One World Day will be hosted by the Irish Cultural Garden on Sunday, August 26.  .  One World Day is the major annual event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and typically features a new citizen naturalization ceremony as well as ethnic music and food and performances.  Mark it down on your calendar now.  Details will follow on the day’s events

The Russian Cultural Garden organization raised funds for the Garden and previewed some of the design ideas they have received from Russian and Russian-American landscape designers at their February 15, 2012 program.  The audience was enthralled with the dramatic and extremely accomplished recital by famed Russian pianist, Alexander Ghindin, whose program of piano masterpieces by Franz Liszt was a great success.  The attendant presentation by the Cleveland School of Classic Ballet was a wonderful treat as well.  Below are photos of some of the many design ideas seen February 15.

Tri-part detail

Tri-part garden study

Overview of gazebo, arches and trellis study

Classic edifice

Plaza beds study

Trellis section of gazebo, arches and trellis study

Ponds and stools study

Topiaries and wave forms study

Section of gazebo, arches, and trellis study