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Over 10,000 entries by enthusiasts around the world. The Japanese Garden Forum discussion boards include history, design & construction, maintenance, plants, stone, water, bamboo fences, structures, and more.

Books & Publications

A list of Japanese gardening books, tools, & related items recommended & reviewed by the members of the Japanese Gardening Forum. Includes links to purchase from Amazon.com.

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How-to's of
Japanese gardening

Do you want to know how to tie a knot for a bamboo fence, or which tools you should get first? You may find the answer in the Japanese Gardening Reference pages. Here are some of the topics covered:

• Garden Tools
• Plants & Pruning
• Lanterns & Stones
• Fencing
• Garden Terms

Special Sections:

Chado, or the "Way of Tea" has had a major influence on Japanese garden history and design. Elliot Mitchnick offers a description of Chaji, A Formal Tea Ceremony in this 5 part series.

Kumamoto En is first of the Sister City Gardens to be profiled here with photographs and descriptions of many Japanese garden elements along with the names in English and Japanese.

Sunken Garden of San Antonio A history of the Japanese Tea Garden at Sunken Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.

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