We’re excited to welcome artists of all skill levels to draw and paint outdoors at one or more of our Art in the Garden: Plein Air Artmaking series. Shinzen Friendship Garden offers gorgeous lake views, charming landscapes, beautiful rolling hills and our historic Moon Bridge, among other visual splendor. Paint at Shinzen Friendship Garden November […]
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 the […]
Holiday Fun Begins with Breakfast with Santa at Shinzen Garden. Make lasting memories this holiday season. Share the excitement with your family as Santa makes his way to Shinzen Garden. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, a story read by Santa and everyone will have the chance to share their holiday wish list with Santa. Be […]
Join us for a Ume Bloom Viewing on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a Japanese rice cracker while enjoying the beauty of the Ume blooms.
Volunteer at Shinzen Garden! Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:30 am-Noon Volunteers will help pull weeds, trim shrubs, rake leaves and help fertilize the flower beds. There are also opportunities to work in the Clark Bonsai Collection, where you can help tend to the landscape plants and clean the pathways. Sign Up Here - Space is […]
The tea ceremony (called cha-no-yu, sadō, or chadō in Japanese) incorporates strict etiquette, which serves as the foundation of its choreographed movements and gives the experience its overall form and aesthetic. Participants are meant to involve all of the senses and experience a serene feeling of spiritual discipline, harmony and tranquility. There are many schools of tea […]
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 to tend […]
Bonsai Basics Morning Workshop April 20, 2024 10:30 am - Noon Instructor: The Clark Bonsai Collection Learn the essentials of Bonsai techniques for growing and styling your own bonsai tree. Join us and the Clark Bonsai Collection for our Bonsai Basic workshop. Participants will learn essential bonsai techniques, such as pruning, wiring, fertilizing, and styling […]
Bonsai Basics Afternoon Workshop April 20, 2024 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Instructor: The Clark Bonsai Collection Learn the essentials of Bonsai techniques for growing and styling your own bonsai tree. Join us and the Clark Bonsai Collection for our Bonsai Basic afternoon workshop. Participants will learn essential bonsai techniques, such as pruning, wiring, fertilizing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]