Composting and Vermiculture Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 2:00 pm Instructor: Master Gardener, Randy Thomson Do you serve fresh fruits and veggies? Do you maintain a garden or an ornamental landscape? Do you want great soil to grow food and flowers? Then this Learn & Grow session is just for you. Compost is a soil […]
In-Person Pruning 101 Workshop Instructor: Steve DaSilva, Certified Aesthetic Pruner (A.P.A) In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Steve DaSilva will provide instruction and training on how to properly prune while preserving a plant's natural vigor and beauty. Our expert will guide you through essential pruning techniques and provide insight into why and when to prune. Meet […]
Keeping Happy and Healthy Koi with Dr. Sanders Presented by the Central California Koi Society Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Drought Tolerant Plants Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm Instructor: Master Gardener, Charlie Hindes Enjoy the benefits of color and texture in your drought-tolerant and waterwise garden throughout the year. Master Gardener, Charlie Hindes will present beneficial information on developing and maintaining a drought - tolerant and waterwise garden. Meet your instructor - Charlie […]
Join us for an enriching and rejuvenating afternoon at Strides for Wellness inside Shinzen Garden, presented by the California Health Sciences University Class of 2024. Here you can embrace holistic well-being through a series of mindful activities designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Activities Include: 🚶♂️ Mindful Walking: Immerse yourself in the serene […]
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
Pruning 101: Japanese Black Pines Instructor: Steve DaSilva, Certified Aesthetic Pruner (A.P.A) In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Steve DaSilva will provide instruction and training on how to properly prune a Japanese Black Pine. Our expert will show you all the whys and how's about candling and needling to maintain aesthetics and keep your pines a […]
A neo-soul and Jazz aficionado, Ike Tecson spent the early part of his post-graduate years at the University of Hawaii touring Japan and performing at popular music venues such as the Sapporo Jazz Festival, Birdland, and the Yokohama Music Festival. He's opened for Bon Jovi and the Black Eyed Peas while backing up rock guitarist Mike […]
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
Fold-Tastic Fun! This workshop will guide participants ages 10+ on how to fold unique origami designs. Participants will enjoy live demos, learn origami basics and folding techniques to craft contemporary origami designs. This workshop will cover: A brief introduction to origami Folding Time! Create 2 - 3 origami designs Question & Answer discussion throughout.
Fold-Tastic Fun! This workshop will guide participants ages 10+ on how to fold unique origami designs. Participants will enjoy live demos, learn origami basics and folding techniques to craft contemporary origami designs. This workshop will cover: A brief introduction to origami Folding Time! Create 2 - 3 origami designs Question & Answer discussion throughout.
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
Survival Japanese (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! This 4-week course will lead you through real-life scenarios and useful phrases to make the most of your trip. Instructor Akiko Peterson will give you some […]
Survival Japanese (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! This 4-week course will lead you through real-life scenarios and useful phrases to make the most of your trip. Instructor Akiko Peterson will give you some […]
Survival Japanese (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! This 4-week course will lead you through real-life scenarios and useful phrases to make the most of your trip. Instructor Akiko Peterson will give you some […]
Converting Your Lawn into a Meadow Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 2:00 pm Instructor: Master Gardener, Tim Sullivan In this session, you will learn how to convert your traditional lawn into a beautiful meadow that over time, will attract pollinators, use less water and require less maintenance and cost. Native grasses and wildflowers will be […]
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
Survival Japanese (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! This 4-week course will lead you through real-life scenarios and useful phrases to make the most of your trip. Instructor Akiko Peterson will give you some […]
September 28 - 29 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The Central California Koi Society (CCKS) will host its 44th annual Fresno Koi Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2024, at Woodward Park in the Group Activity Area (next to Shinzen Friendship Garden). The Fresno Koi Show is hosted in partnership with […]
Pruning 101: Fall Thinning of Conifers Instructor: Steve DaSilva, Certified Aesthetic Pruner (A.P.A) In this 2-hour workshop, Instructor Steve DaSilva will provide instruction and training on pruning techniques for thinning your conifers. Meet our instructor, Steve DaSilva. He is the owner of Valley Bonsai, the past president of the Fresno Bonsai Society, a former board […]
Spend the day at Shinzen Garden strolling the pathways while looking at art created by local artists.
Native Plants Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00 pm Instructor: Master Gardener, Carol Giovacchini What are native plants? Why should I grow native plants in my garden? Where do I even find native plants and how do I incorporate them into my garden? These are just some of the questions Master Gardener Carol will address […]
On the third Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 8:30 am, volunteer gardeners arrive at Shinzen Garden to work on scheduled tasks. We often have weeds to pull, shrubs to trim, leaves to rake, and compost to spread. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection where you will tend to […]
Pruning 101: Japanese Maples Instructor: Steve DaSilva, Certified Aesthetic Pruner (A.P.A) In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Steve DaSilva will share the ins and out's of pruning Japanese Maple Trees Meet our instructor, Steve DaSilva. He is the owner of Valley Bonsai, the past president of the Fresno Bonsai Society, a former board member for Shinzen […]