Japanese gardening

Visiting a Japanese Garden can be an enriching experience, but it's natural to wonder how to make the most of your time there. At our admission window, we often encounter questions like "how long do I spend here?" or "what do I do in the Garden?" These inquiries are valid and lead us to another important question: how do you enjoy a Japanese Garden? To gain insight into this, let's explore the historical significance of Japanese Gardens and how they have been appreciated throughout the ages. I

When visiting Japan, you will undoubtedly be left in awe at the level of hospitality. This is no coincidence, and is actually a deeply rooted element of Japanese culture. This exceptional standard of hospitality has a word in Japanese, omotenashi (おもてなし), with very historic roots. As such, omotenashi is one of the core values of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, and is something we strive to provide to all our guests. The word omotenashi is a combination of the honorific o- (お-) prefix,

Around the world, various cities, states, and castles partner up to help build international relations. These partnerships can be legal or social, and create “sister” or “twin” relationships between two culturally and geographically distinct places. Phoenix itself has eleven sister cities, though the most important one to the Garden is the relationship with Himeji, Japan, as the Garden would not exist without this partnership. In 1976, Himeji and Phoenix became sister cities, and have engaged in

Explore the fascinating techniques around pine pruning, including the aesthetics, horticulture, and tradition of this Japanese art!

Discover the unique history of the early construction of our Garden, and its first finished component - Musoan Tea House.

When caring for bonsai on a daily basis I find it important to look at pictures of the trees taken in the past so I can see how much they have developed. In this post I wanted to show the progressi…

Stone Lantern Granite stone lantern 120 cm Japanese Garden Lantern in Genuine Granite ? 120 cm Bring timeless Japanese elegance to your garden with this authentic granite lantern, a stunning centerpiece inspired by the serene landscapes of Kyoto. [...]

Portland Japanese Garden, proclaimed as the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, encompasses 12.5 acres in its host city’s Washington Park. More than “just” a garden, we are a destination that has something for everybody whether they want to learn more about a foreign culture or immerse themselves in nature. While there ...

SUMMARY This meter will give you accurate readings of the pH in your soil. An excellent gardening accessory for those gardeners that tend to over water and those that want to keep a close eye on their pH level. Humidity of 50% to 70% of soil is most suitable for pH measurement of soil. FEATURES Soil pH and Moisture tes