Our History

The Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association was founded in 1959, and we  successfully celebrated our 45th anniversary at the Chateau Whistler Resort in 2004.  Currently there are 60 members in the association (including retired members) engaging in various types of residential/commercial maintenance and landscape construction throughout the lower mainland. 

Looking for a Professional Gardener?

We have a service to offer gardeners upon your request through our office.  If you are looking for a gardener to look after your own garden or even a commercial property, please feel free to call us at (604)439-0348.  Or you can send us e-mail at vjga@shaw.ca  A responsible director will introduce our skillful member-gardener especially for your needs.  Please let us provide you a free estimate as well as a professional help! (Ref.: Pictures bellow)

Our Association Created:

Public gardens in the Vancouver area which have come about as a result of the member's efforts can be seen at Zuiko-en in New Westminster, the Momiji Garden located on the P.N.E. grounds, and the Hope Japanese Garden.  The Nikkei Garden on Kingsway was also constructed with the association's input and effort.

Need Gardening Goods, Machinery, Tools, and Repair?

Besides, if you would like to purchase some gardening equipment, plants, and if you need repair for your gardening machinery, come and visit our store called "West Coast Gardeners Co-op".  We are located at 4289(4291) Slocan Street, Vancouver (27th & Slocan St.).