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What makes a Japanese garden look like a Japanese garden? 

In this workshop, discover the art of shaping plants in classical Japanese style with this exclusive workshop led by our garden Curator, Ben Schrepf. The workshop will cover a range of techniques, including formal topiary, Japanese cloud pruning & organic topiary, as well as common pruning methods on a variety of plants. 

During the workshop, Ben will share insights on selecting the right tools for various gardening tasks and how to adapt basic ideas to suit your own garden in a desert climate. 

Topics covered will include the general concepts of Japanese gardens, Japanese pine pruning, shrubs (tamamono and karikomi), rejuvenation of older plant material, and sukashi (thinning). Please join us and be ready with plenty of questions! 
  

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The Garden is located at 1125 North 3rd Avenue, between 3rd Avenue and Latham (2 blocks North of Roosevelt). Parking is available at the garden.   

When riding the Light Rail, exit at the Central and Roosevelt stop. The Garden is located on the west side of the rail, 0.3 miles from the station; it is directly behind the Irish Cultural Center (1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix), just north of Portland Avenue. The Garden entrance is across the parking lot at 1125 N. 3rd Avenue.