Design & Build sponsored by the V.J.G.A.

Gardens are spaces that have to be beautiful first, and make us comfortable and relaxed. Sometimes they leave an impression, give us vitality, courage and hope. Our association's members have expert knowledge in building Japanese gardens and understand the techniques necessary to maintain them. We have been devoting ourselves to pursuing our studies and research for more than 40 years and are ready to meet your gardening needs in the 21st century. For example, maintenance is the most important factor in creating a beautiful garden. Therefore, we need to study and know each plant's growth habits and raise them accordingly. It would be our great pleasure to assist you in creating and maintaining beautiful gardens for you to enjoy. 　　　　Nikkei Garden　（In Nikkei Place 100-6688 Southoaks Cr., Burnaby) 　　 　　Vancouver's Japanese Canadian community has seen one of our long dreamed of projects come to fruition with the recent completion of the 'Nikkei Place' cultural centre. The main garden was constructed through the efforts of the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association. Its design incorporates both Japanese and Western garden styles together in harmony. The stone placement near the front of the pond echoes the shape of the building's facade. Above, the powerful arrangement of the stones making up the waterfall directs the flow in three distinct falls. All of the varied selection of plants and trees donated by the Japanese community were used resulting in a very balanced garden.　　                                                                   Momiji Garden (Hastings Park) The Momiji Commemorative Garden at Hastings Park in Vancouver serves as a reminder of the internment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. The garden's location is significant because it was in the stables on the P.N.E. grounds where the internees spent their first night before being assigned to various camps around the province. The upper and lower sections of the garden are divided by a stone wall that creates an image of the castles of ancient Japan. Water cascades down from the top level working its way through the stones and maple trees. A peninsula with pine trees and stone beach. The reflection in the water of the azaleas, irises, hydrangeas, daylilies, and the Japanese maples planted around the pond offer color throughout the year. 　　　　　　　　  　　Hope Garden (Town Center of Hope) The Hope Garden came about through the desire of the local Japanese Canadians to have a "Friendship Garden" It was constructed with the help of the entire Hope community. Using materials indigenous to the Hope area helped to enhance the naturalness of the garden.