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May 312 min read

Garden Education & Design

Shachi in the Garden

What is that ferocious fish statue that can be seen at the Garden? Learn all about our symbol of the Garden - Shachi!

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Patterns from the Path - An Interpretive Scavenger Hunt

May 81 min read

Miegakure

Patterns from the Path - An Interpretive Scavenger Hunt

Can you find these katagami (textile stencil) patterns in our Garden? Engage your senses with this interpretive scavenger hunt!

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The History of Musoan Tea House at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Jan 253 min read

Garden Education & Design

The History of Musoan Tea House at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

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

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Exploring the Essence of Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arrangement

Dec 29, 20234 min read

Japanese Traditions and Culture

Exploring the Essence of Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arrangement

Learn the basic concepts and stylings of Ikebana - Japanese flower arrangement in our latest article.

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The Art of Pine Pruning at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Nov 20, 20233 min read

Garden Education & Design

The Art of Pine Pruning at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

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

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The Healing Benefits of Visiting Japanese Gardens

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Garden Education & Design

The Healing Benefits of Visiting Japanese Gardens

Discover how Japanese Gardens can benefit your mental and physical health by connecting with nature.

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Aug 11, 20234 min read

Garden Education & Design

10 Japanese Garden Myths

Where are the cherry blossoms in the Garden? Where can I find your red bridge? You might be surprised to learn that a lot of what we think

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Jul 13, 20232 min read

Garden Projects

Building a Nobedan Pathway

Discover how our niwashi constructed a traditional nobedan pathway behind our tea house at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix!

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The Plants Used in Our Garden: Why We Don't Have Cherry Blossoms

Jun 1, 20232 min read

Garden Education & Design

The Plants Used in Our Garden: Why We Don't Have Cherry Blossoms

Does the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix have cherry blossoms? Find out what kind of plants are used in our Garden and why, here!

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May 17, 20234 min read

Garden Education & Design

Enjoying a Japanese Garden

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...

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