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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keeping Happy and Healthy Koi with Dr. Sanders Presented by the Central California Koi Society Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm
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 […]
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 […]
Ikebana Show Presented by the Fowler Ikebana Club This Ikebana show will present exquisite floral arrangements created by members of the Fowler Ikebana Club. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a cultural practice also known as kadō 華道, or the 'way of flowers.' Surpassing the boundaries of what we consider 'conventional floral composition' […]
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 […]
*This event is NOT being held at the garden. It is being hosted at the Fresno Art Museum* Explore Japanese Traditions Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm at FAM Sculpture Garden & Bonner Education Center at the Fresno Art Museum, 2233 North First Street, Fresno Bonsai Talk and Demonstration presented by […]
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a musical journey with the Ike Tecson Trio! 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]