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JGS Newsletter
We really hope you are enjoying reading our newsletter packed with what’s going on in your region, nationally and other information about Japanese garden related topics.If you have any suggestions for newsletter items in future editions, please email: digitalmedia@jgs.org.uk
Latest edition: December 2025
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New benefit for members
The Garden Partnership Project Group will be looking for Japanese influenced gardens you may wish to explore in 2026 as part of the National gardens scheme and Scotlands gardens scheme.
JGS YouTube Videos - SouthEast region study day January 2026
JGS YouTube Videos - Garden showcase
JGS YouTube Videos - Winter lecture series 2025/6
JGS YouTube Videos - National conference lectures 2025
Just arrived; a new book for your collection!
Volume 1 of a new series of books from the esteemed creators of the “Visions of Paradise” booklet, Robert Ketchell and Graham Hardman published by the JGS in 2011.
The new series will cover how Japanese culture evolved, how that informed the design of gardens through time, and how gardens in other countries, including Britain, have interpreted Japanese ideas in western settings.
Volume 1 is 96 pages of high quality images and fascinating content about the gardens of Japan.
Member only price £15 including £3 P&P. (Retail book price £13.99)
Shakkei archives
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 September 2025
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Summer 1994 |
The Tully Japanese Garden, Co. Kildare, Ireland. |
Barbara Bevan |
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Summer 2022 |
The Secret Life of Sharawadgi |
Ciaran Murray |
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Winter 2004/5 |
The Japanese Garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens |
Anon |
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Winter 2022 |
Tree Pruning: The Tour That Always Tours Tour |
Steve Wright & Joe Daly |
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Spring 2023 |
Bamboo fence making workshop |
Morgan Rowlands |
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Spring 2023 |
Sharawadgi: Borrowing the Illimitable |
Ciaran Murray |
JGS YouTube Videos
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Websites
Useful websites:
NAJGA
(North American Japanese garden society)
CED Stone
Build a Japanese garden
Heron’s Bonsai
British Koi Keepers Society
Are you looking for a professional designer for your Japanese style garden?
List of JGS members who design gardens
We are always looking for ideas to improve our website for the benefit of members. Any ideas or comments you may have should be emailed to:
Andy Bolton at webeditor@jgs.org.uk
If you would like to write an article for inclusion in Shakkei, please email
Diane Crawford our editor at: editor@jgs.org.uk for more information.