Azalea Flowers, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Prints Available]

A close-up photograph shows a dense cluster of pink and purple flowers. The blossoms range in color from vibrant magenta to pale pink with darker pink markings near their centers. Many petals feature white edges and delicate dark pink speckles or streaks. Thin stamens extend from the center of several flowers, which are interspersed with dark green leaves. The overlapping blooms fill the entire frame.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

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Lantern, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California

A black and white photograph shows a multi-tiered stone pagoda situated within a lush, wooded garden. The scene is framed by the thick, textured trunk of a tree on the right and large branches arching across the top of the frame. In the center, the small stone structure stands among various trees and plants. A large rock rests in the midground, surrounded by leafy groundcover and ferns. The background consists of dense, overlapping foliage and more trees.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Lake and Bridge View, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Azaleas, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

California Room Garden 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

A detailed close-up shot of a rustic, dark-stained wooden shed-like structure featured in an indoor display. The structure is constructed from horizontal wooden planks and features open windows and integrated shelving units filled with decorative items.

“Welcome to the California ‘Room’ Garden where there is no clear boundary between garden and room, no enclosed wall, no barrier – just a seamless transition that makes you feel relaxed and at ease while your field of vision fills with an intimate, meditative landscape. The composition is restrained, but never empty — every element feels intentional. This is a garden you don’t just visit – you live with. Designed by Saddleback College.”

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

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California Room Garden 2, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

A view of an indoor seating area in a mall, framed by dark red maple leaves in the foreground and top. The center of the image features a curved wooden bench enclosed by a low, grey, slatted fence and surrounded by greenery and tall purple flowers. A small television screen displaying a colorful, mosaic-like image is positioned within the fenced area.

“Welcome to the California ‘Room’ Garden where there is no clear boundary between garden and room, no enclosed wall, no barrier – just a seamless transition that makes you feel relaxed and at ease while your field of vision fills with an intimate, meditative landscape. The composition is restrained, but never empty — every element feels intentional. This is a garden you don’t just visit – you live with. Designed by Saddleback College.”

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

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Koi and Water Lilies, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

An overhead view of a pond containing koi fish, lily pads, and tall grass. In the lower part of the water, one koi is orange with dark spots, and another is orange and white. A cluster of green lily pads with several pink flowers floats in the center. Tall green reeds grow on the left side, and dark, shadowy foliage is visible on the right. A small white watermark with a symbol and text is located in the top left corner.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

California Room Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

A decorative show garden lounge area is situated inside a shopping mall, framed by dark red leaves. A wooden plank path leads through green plants and flowers toward a circular seating area made of gray stone and wooden seats. In the center of the seating is a yellow fire pit with logs, positioned in front of a large black screen and a patterned diamond tile. A blue lion head statue with a gold crown sits beside the path.

“Welcome to the California ‘Room’ Garden where there is no clear boundary between garden and room, no enclosed wall, no barrier – just a seamless transition that makes you feel relaxed and at ease while your field of vision fills with an intimate, meditative landscape. The composition is restrained, but never empty — every element feels intentional. This is a garden you don’t just visit – you live with. Designed by Saddleback College.”

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

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View. Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, Long Beach, California [Photography]

A vertical photograph of a garden featuring a pond surrounded by various trees, rocks, and greenery under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a still pond contains lily pads with small pink flowers and tall, green reeds emerging from the water. Large, smooth boulders line the edge of the water near dense green bushes and a cluster of vibrant pink flowers on the right. right. In the middle distance, a person walks along a light-colored stone path near umbrellas nestled among the trees. The background consists of several tall, leafy trees against a bright, overcast sky.

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Dedicated in April 1981, the 1.3 acre garden was built through the generosity of Mrs. Loraine Miller Collins in memory of her late husband, Earl Burns Miller. Following three years of planning, in cooperation with California State University Long Beach, landscape architect Edward R. Lovell was chosen to oversee its creation. The resulting garden reflects the university’s continued interest in international education, student and community engagement, as well as the Miller’s interests in nature and wellness.  The university is delighted to share this educational, cultural, and aesthetic resource with you. – CSULB

Show Garden, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

An indoor plant display featuring various greenery, rocks, and mulch is set against the backdrop of a brightly lit storefront. The arrangement includes tall, wispy grasses, a large bushy green plant, a thin yellowish-g yellowish-green sapling, and smaller succulents interspersed with light-col light-colored rocks and dark mulch. A large, green ceramic pot is positioned on the left side of the display. In the background, people can be seen through a large glass window inside a store with wooden displays, and two people are standing near the left edge of the planter.

The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show

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