Shinzen Scoop

News and Happenings at Shinzen Friendship Garden

A Tribute to Rudy Castillo

Rudy Castillo MAY 18, 1940 – FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Rudy Castillo's journey with the City of Fresno began in 1971, when he stepped into the role of a humble maintenance worker. With a determined spirit and an unwavering dedication to his work, he steadily climbed the...

Summer Gardening Tips

Summer Gardening Tips Don't Let Weeds Take OverWeeding and thinning should be at the top of your to-do list. Plants can't grow well if they are being crowded out, and weeds are especially tough competitors. Thin Out PlantingsIf you started some early or mid-summer...

Summertime In Japan

Summertime In Japan The weather In Japan is somewhat similar to the weather here in Fresno. On average, Japan sees weather ranging from 70 -100 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the larger differences is that their summertime is considered typhoon season. A typhoon is a...

Fresno County Historical Society Visits Shinzen

Roger Tsuruda Gives History of Shinzen to the Fresno County Historical Society My name is Cami Cipolla, I am the Director of Educational Programs for the Fresno County Historical Society. I am working on a project and curriculum...

Celebrate Summer Break

Celebrate Summer in the Garden. Schools out for the summer and the kiddos are telling you they are bored already. Bring them to Shinzen Friendship Garden to meander through the lush landscape, hunt for turtles in the lake and count the total number of koi fish that...

We’re Looking for Volunteers!

Become a volunteer We invite you to explore the many opportunities available for you to join the team of individuals who are helping advance our mission of sustaining an exemplary North American Japanese Garden and an inspiring cultural destination for our community....
A Tribute to Rudy Castillo

A Tribute to Rudy Castillo

Rudy Castillo MAY 18, 1940 – FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Rudy Castillo's journey with the City of Fresno began in 1971, when he stepped into the role of a humble maintenance worker. With a determined spirit and an unwavering dedication to his work, he steadily climbed the...

Summer Gardening Tips

Summer Gardening Tips

Summer Gardening Tips Don't Let Weeds Take OverWeeding and thinning should be at the top of your to-do list. Plants can't grow well if they are being crowded out, and weeds are especially tough competitors. Thin Out PlantingsIf you started some early or mid-summer...

Summertime In Japan

Summertime In Japan

Summertime In Japan The weather In Japan is somewhat similar to the weather here in Fresno. On average, Japan sees weather ranging from 70 -100 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the larger differences is that their summertime is considered typhoon season. A typhoon is a...