The Nature of Japanese Gardens: The Intersection of Art, Science, and Culture

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The NAJGA Japanese Garden Podcast

The North American Japanese Garden Association

9 episodes

4 days ago

This is the official podcast of the North American Japanese Garden Association. Visit our website at www.najga.org to find out more about membership, read our blog and access our free Japanese gardening resources! Learn from professionals and enthusiasts alike all about the art, craft and heart of Japanese gardens in the United States and Canada. Our goal is to increase the number of resources, conversations and awareness of Japanese garden design, theory, and techniques in the English language.

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The Nature of Japanese Gardens: The Intersection of Art, Science, and Culture

The NAJGA Japanese Garden Podcast

22 minutes 34 seconds

4 months ago

The Nature of Japanese Gardens: The Intersection of Art, Science, and Culture

In this edition of the NAJGA Podcast, host Ben Chu—NAJGA President and Horticultural Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden—offers a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 7th NAJGA International Japanese Garden Conference, taking place October 15–18 at MoBot.

Joining him are three special guests:

Dr. Kendall Brown, Professor of Asian Art History at CSU Long Beach, founding NAJGA member, and past president
Seamus Lewin, recent intern at the Scott Arboretum with a deep passion for Japanese gardens
Oscar Romero, Seattle-based arborist, garden designer, and owner of Zenzia. Oscar is also serving as NAJGA Ambassador, building bridges and important relationships in México and Latin America. He, along with Seamus, will be a digital ambassadors at the conference!

They reflect on the origins of NAJGA’s international conferences, the impact of Japanese gardens on their personal and professional journeys, and what attendees can look forward to this October—from hands-on workshops and design sessions to the unique ways this vibrant community gathers to connect, share, and grow.