Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a musical journey with the American Bluegrass Band, Ripe for the Pickin' Formed in 2018, the members of Ripe for the Pickin' work hard to recreate the original energy and high-lonesome sound of Bluegrass music. They are also know for there fresh mix of more modern classics […]
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 […]
Join Us In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Friendship Garden for our 39th annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 17, 2024 Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors the memory of loved ones. During the festival of Obon, it is believed that ancestors come back to spend time with the living. […]
REGISTER HERE Survival Japanese Language 4-Week Course (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, […]
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a musical journey with our local string ensemble, "Back to the Bow". Let Back to the Bow string ensemble delight you with classical music and Japanese folk songs. For 21 years Back to the Bow has performed for audiences at Retirement Homes, Veteran’s and Valley Children’s Hospitals, […]
REGISTER HERE Survival Japanese Language 4-Week Course (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, […]
REGISTER HERE Survival Japanese Language 4-Week Course (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, […]
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 […]
REGISTER HERE Survival Japanese Language 4-Week Course (Beginner Level) For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, Shinzen Garden's new program - Survival Japanese, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
