Free Seminars

For 2025, the Gresham Japanese Garden is offering free seminars to the community instructed by GJG volunteers. The blueberry seminar and the pollinators seminar are co-hosted by Al’s Garden Center. Even though these are free seminars, we still like to know who will be attending. Please register below.

Creating a Pollinator Habitat for Your Garden and Home, May 17, 2025 – 10:00-11:30am

DEB PETERS, GJG INSTRUCTOR AND JUDY ALLERUZZO, AL’S GARDEN CENTER INSTRUCTOR

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds, are crucial for the reproduction of many plant species. This seminar will focus on native host plants for butterflies and how to create your own a pollinator yard. Learn where and how to plant milkweed and other plants to attract monarch butterflies.

Also, join Al’s Garden & Home during ‘Pollinator Week’ June 16-22, 2025 with a Ladybug Release June 14.

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Pruning Flowering Shrubs : May 31, 2025 – 1-2:30pm

JIM CARD, GJG GARDEN DIRECTOR

Learn the basic cuts of pruning through a hands-on demonstration of pruning rhododendrons and azaleas. Jim Card Garden Director will speak specifically about flowering shrubs; when to prune and how to prune,  

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Tai Chi and Qigong

In honor of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 26th, the Gresham Japanese Garden is hosting free classes.

BALANCE – 1pm

Based on current research for fall prevention, this class is designed to help increase stability for standing and walking.

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HEALTH – 2pm

Traditional exercise forms, intended those with various conditions including arthritis, osteoporsis, and diabetes. Experience helpful.

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FLOW – 3pm

Any easy version of the most common Tai Chi forms, designed as a relaxed intro for anyone to begin a moving mediation. Beginner friendly.

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QIGONG – 4pm

An ancient practice intended to cultivate Qi, life force energy, allowing any person to find inner peace and gentle strength.

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Upcoming Workshops, Programs & Free Seminars

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