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Notices and information

We really hope you have enjoyed reading our newsletter packed with what’s going on in your region, nationally and other information about Japanese garden related topics. Click on the links below to view past editions:

March 2025
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December 2024

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Shakkei archives

Shakkei cover summer 2022

Past articles from Shakkei are a treasure trove of information, practical tips and inspiration for anyone interested in Japanese  gardens.
Every quarter we are making accessible a selection of articles for members to view.
These archive articles may not represent current ideas on Japanese gardens and may have had minor changes from the original due to privacy or copyright issues.
As all the content is copyright, so please do not share it.

Shakkei articles added April 2025

Shakkei date Article title Author Click to view
Winter 1996
A-Z of Japanese gardening terms part 6
Robert Ketchell
Winter 2018/19
House of the Tiled Walkway 瓦道の邸1
Graham Bowyer
Winter 20/18/19
Aoi Matsuri
David Burgess
Winter 2018/19
Japanese White eye (bird)
David Burgess
Winter 2010/11
Construction of the Garden of Ichigo Ichie
Joe Daly

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