Ikebana is one of the traditional Japanese art forms that uses plant and other materials and was established in the 15th century though the origin goes back farther. Ikebana has three main components: the natural material (flowers, tree branches, leaves, or conifer needles), the vase, and the kendzan (a device for strengthening the stem and […]
Origami has a long history, and it is interesting to learn that paper folding is done all over the world! Origami USA is our national organization that has conventions and information for all. Origami provides a a relaxing and rewarding experience as the sequences of folds are learned. Both children and adults can learn how […]
Join us for a free class in the Gresham Japanese Garden's greenhouse for a discussion on what plants to prune in the Spring and HOW to prune them. Jim Card, the Gresham Japanese Garden Director will be covering the basics of pruning, while using examples of the plants that are in the Gresham Japanese Garden. […]
This is a free class. It will cover how to improve your garden’s health and our environment by growing organically. The class will include soil preparation, planting succession tips, companion planting, avoiding diseases, different types of composting, and elements of permaculture. Class will be held in the Resource Center (building closest to Springwater Trail) […]
This is a free class hosted on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting - Rescheduledhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86010681569?pwd=aUVLcU5CL3orOElVcUNvY0p3NWViQT09Meeting ID: 860 1068 1569Passcode: 456440 It will cover how to improve your garden’s health and our environment by growing organically. The class will include soil preparation, planting succession tips, companion planting, avoiding diseases, different types of composting, and elements of permaculture. […]
Join us for a free class in the Gresham Japanese Garden's greenhouse for a discussion on native host plants for butterflies and how to create a pollinator yard. The successful transfer of pollen in and between flowers of the same plant species leads to fertilization, successful seed development, and fruit production. Learn where and how […]
Join us for our first Koi Expo brought to you by The Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club at Main City Park Coho Pavillon. Educational seminars, the viewing of dozens of koi, a koi-paper fishing pond for children, and a live auction with koi and pond related items are all scheduled! Next to the fish tanks, […]
Eileen Holzman, an art therapist, horticultural therapist and retired art educator will take you through the steps to creating a simple shape to ones a little more difficult. You can make as many as you'd like within the hour and 15 minutes.
Eileen Holzman, an art therapist, horticultural therapist and retired art educator will take you through the steps to creating a simple shape to ones a little more difficult. You can make as many as you'd like within the hour and 15 minutes.
Join us for a free class in the Gresham Japanese Garden's greenhouse for a discussion on what plants to prune in the F and HOW to prune them. Jim Card, the Gresham Japanese Garden Director will be covering the basics of pruning, while using examples of the plants that are in the Gresham Japanese Garden. […]
Eileen Holzman, an art therapist, horticultural therapist and retired art educator will take you through the steps to creating a simple shape to ones a little more difficult. You can make as many as you'd like within the hour and 15 minutes.
Ikebana is one of the traditional Japanese art forms that uses plant and other materials and was established in the 15th century though the origin goes back farther. . Ikebana has three main components: the natural material (flowers, tree branches, leaves, or conifer needles), the vase, and the kendzan (a device for strengthening the stem […]
The art of Japanese bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy, religion, and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for […]
The art of Japanese bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy, religion, and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for […]
This is the optional one hour recap class to the Fundamentals of Pruning course. You must be signed up for the Fundamentals of Pruning course in order to attend this recap class. The recap to the course will be onsite on Gresham Japanese Garden's Tsuru Island. Lincoln Proud will go over the pruning cuts described […]
