Japanese Gardening Links & Resources
About Japanese Gardens - "Directory with pictures, links and articles on Japanese garden landscaping, plants, and materials." |
Anderson Japanese Gardens - "Acclaimed public garden on 14 acres in Rockford, Illinois. History, photo gallery, and visitor information." |
Building my Zen Garden - Personal narrative of a Canadian's efforts to build a Japanese garden. Chapters from a book subsequently published. |
Cowra Japanese Garden - "Pleasure garden in New South Wales, Australia, with a strolling garden, water features, stone garden, and teahouse. Information about visiting, events, and group travel." |
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden - "On the campus of California State University, Long Beach. History, online tour with descriptions and photographs, and information about membership, events, and education." |
Fujiyama Japanese Garden - "This garden in Northern Ireland consists of a dry garden, a tea garden, a stroll garden, and a water and rock garden. Virtual tour, information about the history and many of the plants, features, and ornaments." |
George's Japanese Garden - "Private Japanese garden and ponds, with lots of photos, DIY projects and information on koi." |
Hakone Gardens - "Japanese gardens built in 1918 in Saratoga, California. Includes koi pond, Zen and tea gardens, and a bamboo park. Photo gallery, visitor information." |
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Japanese Garden Database - "A non-profit, educational web site that seeks to provide information on a selection of outstanding examples of garden art found in Japan while juxtaposing a diversity of media related to them." |
Japanese Gardens - "Course materials by Elizabeth Kim from Columbia University, covering aesthetic and philosophical concerns, plus the various elements which may be included. Bibliography." |
Japanese gardens for North Americans - Nicely illustrated informational pages covering various aspects of creating a Japanese garden. Directory of Japanese gardens in North America. |
Marc Peter Keane - "A licensed landscape architect, garden designer, writer, and artist who has lived in Kyoto, Japan for the past 15 years. Portfolio of garden designs." |
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - "The gardens at this Japanese cultural center in Delray Beach (Florida) include a paradise garden, various styles of rock and Zen gardens, and a garden in a modern romantic tradition, as well as a bonsai exhibit." |
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Seiwa-en - "The largest Japanese garden in North America (14 acres), located in the Missouri Botanical Garden of St. Louis. Garden tour driven by Zen-inspired graphics." |
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Shinzen Japanese Garden - "Located in Fresno, California's Woodward Park, lists hours, admission and maps, with separate sections for each season of the year." |
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden - Authentic 17th century style Japanese house and garden with koi pond located in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Includes an events calendar and membership information. |
Teien - "Provides information on different styles of Japanese lanterns, and do-it-yourself projects for lanterns, rain chains and sand rakes." |
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The Japanese Garden - "Located in Portland, Oregon, this garden's areas include a strolling pond garden, a tea garden, and a sand and stone garden. Description and photos, and information about visiting and events." |
The Japanese Garden Suiho En - "This garden of water and fragrance in California is fashioned after 18th and 19th century stroll gardens. It incorporates a dry garden, a wet garden with promenade, and an authentic tea ceremony garden. Includes descriptions, information, and photos." |
Tim's Japanese Garden - Visit a private Japanese style garden as it evolves in a backyard. Includes a page of links to Japanese garden resources. |