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Cities United in Nature

Sep 17, 2018

Gresham celebrates completion of Ebetsu Plaza.

Read article from The Outlook.

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  • May 2026

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Bonsai: Group Kobo
April 26, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bonsai: Group Kobo

Group Kobo is a drop‑in workshop. Whether you’re refining a bonsai’s shape, practicing wiring, or planning future enhancements, you’ll receive expert guidance from GJG’s bonsai master, Bobby Curttright. alongside a […]

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Pruning Flowering Shrubs
May 2, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pruning Flowering Shrubs

Are you wondering why your rhododendrons or azaleas aren’t blooming like they should? Or, aren't growing like you want them to? Join Jim Card, Garden Director, for a hands-on demonstration […]

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Spring Candling Pines
May 3, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spring Candling Pines

Join Laura Dufala, owner of Bentwood Tree Farm, as she guides you through the why’s and how’s of candling pines. Learn about the importance of timing, balance, and health in […]

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Introduction to Ikebana – May
Featured May 12, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Introduction to Ikebana – May

What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud will lead May’s ikebana workshop with a focus on popular Japanese spring-blooming plants, including their symbolism and seasonal meanings, while maintaining […]

$50.00
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2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Sat
May 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Sat

Spring Pine Work In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach how to manage pine growth for bonsai this spring. He will cover single and multi-flush species, with […]

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2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Thurs
May 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Thurs

Spring Pine Work In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will demonstrate how to manage pine growth for bonsai this spring. He will cover single and multi-flush species, with […]

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April 26
April 26, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bonsai: Group Kobo

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May 2, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pruning Flowering Shrubs

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May 3, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Spring Candling Pines

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Featured May 12, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Ikebana – May

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May 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Sat

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2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Thurs

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May 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: May-Thurs

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History

In the early 1970’s, a group of local farmers and members of the Japanese-American Citizens League (JACL) Gresham-Troutdale chapter created a Japanese garden with peace, tranquility, and longevity as its theme. They named it Tsuru Island. Tsuru (Su Do) means “crane” in Japanese. Read more…

Map to Tsuru Island

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Blogs

Bluestone Path Workshop on Tsuru Island

Learn the Fundamentals of Stone Path Construction Join us for a one‑day hands‑on workshop at Tsuru Island, the Japanese garden within Gresham's Main City Park, hosted by the Gresham Japanese Garden. The day combines instruction, demonstration, and hands‑on experience...

What is mottainai?

Mottainai (pronounced “moh-tah-ee-nai“) is an old Japanese concept that reflects the idea that we should respect all objects and not waste them. The term is loosely translated as “what a waste.” The word expresses the feeling of regret for an object losing its...

Gresham’s Ebetsu Plaza shines with a ‘Cherry Blossom Glow’

The Outlook: March 31, 2024 On a windy spring evening, a hundred community members experienced an ethereal event, listening to traditional music while illuminated blossoms fell among them like snow. The Japanese have a word for what Gresham enjoyed: “Yozakura,” which...

You Never Know…

By Sue Hughes One form of revenue for the Gresham Japanese Garden is renting out Tsuru Island. Most of our rentals are for graduation photos, weddings, or a celebration of life. Well, this one had me. A gentleman, Andrew, rented Tsuru Island for four hours for a movie...

Red Pine Bonsai

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