Seventeen Syllables

Seventeen Syllables

From Morning in the Garden by Filoli

May 13, 2026 · 20 min · Season 4 · Episode 5

About this episode

The episode explores the art of haiku and its connection to gardening, featuring insights from former Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto and Haiku Contest winner Cindy Lutz.

A restless wind moves through the oaks as we explore the art of haiku and its kinship with the garden. Aileen Cassinetto, the former Poet Laureate of San Mateo County, notes that both crafts demand the same thing: patience, precision, and a willingness to notice what others walk past. This year’s Haiku Contest winner Cindy Lutz shares how writing one poem a day for 25 years has taught her to find the miraculous in the overlooked.

People in this episode

Guests: Aileen Cassinetto, Cindy Lutz

Topics covered

  • haiku
  • poetry
  • gardening
  • art
  • creativity

Keywords

  • haiku
  • poetry
  • gardening
  • Aileen Cassinetto
  • Cindy Lutz
  • creativity
  • art
  • nature

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Organizations: San Mateo County

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