What is the North American Japanese Garden Association?
NAJGA fosters knowledge sharing, research, and collaborations within the horticultural, human, and business communities of Japanese Gardens in North America to ensure their sustainability, enduring value, and social impact.
Join the Japanese Garden Community Today
Enjoy the benefits of education, connection and community among Japanese Garden enthusiasts and professionals in North America!
Participate In Our Programs
NAJGA offers national & regional sharing & networking opportunities, professional training, conferences & symposia to sustain & support the field of Japanese gardening. These include lectures & hands-on workshops focusing on the regional resources of the event location.
workshops
Want to actually learn how to make bamboo fences, tie Japanese knots or prune pines? Join a regional workshop near you and get hands-on experience
webinars
Our monthly webinars are a rich resource covering topics about Japanese garden design, history, and practical issues surrounding gardens in the west
Virtual Discussions
Network with other Japanese Garden enthusiasts as we share successes and challenges, ask questions and seek advice from one another
Delve Into Our Resources
The North American Japanese Garden Association is the go-to source for all things Japanese gardening in North America. Explore our rich resources on Japanese gardens, covering terms, ideals, philosophies, design considerations and the craft of Japanese gardens as living art forms.
Reference Library
From design theory to the tools of the trade, our reference library is the go to resource for Japanese garden enthusiasts and professionals alike
Reference Handbook
Delve into a three-part encyclopedic overview of the entire field of study of Japanese gardens. Part 2 & 3 for members only!
NAJGA Journal
Read our annual publication about Japanese gardens written by experienced garden staff and gardening professionals
Listen To Our
Podcast
Learn from professionals and enthusiasts alike all about the art, craft and heart of Japanese gardens in the United States and Canada. Each episode is a conversation with an expert based on a monthly theme.
Read Our Blog
Discover more on topics such as Japanese garden design,
dry garden techniques, pine pruning, stone placement, koi care and more.
The Basics on Fall Pruning for Japanese Black Pine Trees
Discover expert techniques for pine pruning in our comprehensive guide to fall care for Japanese Black Pine. Learn how to maintain the health and beauty of your trees with Don Pylant’s insightful tips. Explore effective pine pruning strategies today
7 Common Raking Patterns In Japanese Dry Landscape Gardens
Ready to embark on a journey through Japanese tea houses and tea gardens in North America? Let’s uncover their captivating stories together!
Tea Gardens and Tea Gardens and . . .
The term “tea garden” is used for three kinds of gardens, all historically sanctioned yet differing greatly in style and function. Why?
Become a Member
Enjoy the benefits of education, connection and community among Japanese Garden enthusiasts and professionals in North America!
As core staff at a public Japanese Garden, I was always searching for resources in English about niche topics related to Japanese gardening. Once I found the resources and programs at NAJGA, it changed everything. Not only have they been a treasure trove of excellent information, membership has connected me with other passionate people whose shared experience and conversation have been invaluable to me!
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NAJGA’S 2023 PROGRAMS
have been supported by our generous donors
and the following foundations:
