What's New at Grand Island Serene Gardens - Japanese Culture Blog

Dec 24, Japanese Culture - Gardens, Interior, and Art at Grand Island Serene Gardens

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:34:01 GMT

Japanese culture and art are the underlying themes of Grand Island Serene Gardens. Let us share with you our experiences with culture and nature to help you create your own serene garden or space.

Dec 19, The GARDEN CENTER at Grand Island Serene Gardens

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:52:58 GMT

This is the garden center for Grand Island Serene Gardens, specializing in Japanese Garden design and decor. Located in Grand Island, NY, please stop in for a unique, serene shopping experience.

Dec 9, Daisen Park And Its Japanese Garden

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:16:29 GMT

Daisen Park in Osaka holds a beautiful Japanese garden designed by a master garden designer. This Japanese garden is a leading representative of this type of strolling garden.

Nov 27, Japanese Kitchen Knives - The Best Kitchen Knives Made!

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:30:53 GMT

Japanese kitchen knives are the best kitchen knives made! We have select knives at great prices from the home of knife-making in Japan.

Nov 13, Small Japanese Garden Ideas

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:59:26 GMT

A small Japanese garden could be perfect way for you to express yourself and create your own serene garden. Here are a few ideas and videos to help you.

Nov 7, Beauty of Chrysanthemum Bonsai

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:18:50 GMT

I've been working a bit with the creation of chrysanthemum bonsai after reading The Art of the Chrysanthemum by Tameji Nakajima and H. Carl Young. I believe

Oct 21, Ikebana Supplies and Flower Arranging Supplies

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:03:37 GMT

Ikebana supplies are an essential part of starting you new hobby of Japanese flower arranging. Here are some authentic items you will need.

Oct 18, Japanese Gardens and Your Serene Space

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:46:24 GMT

Japanese gardens are a place of serenity. Through the beauty of Japanese aesthetics you can create your own serene space

Oct 15, Japanese Garden Design For Your Lifestyle

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:26:06 GMT

Japanese garden design has been influenced by a deep relationship with nature. Art, nature, and culture combine to form a serene work of beauty in the garden.

Sep 30, Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangement

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:38:48 GMT

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. Visit here for an introduction and some simple tips to add these principles to your interior.

Sep 30, Kurofune CD - First Self-Titled Shakuhachi Album

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:14:54 GMT

This Kurofune cd is the first full album self-titled CD. It is a blend of traditional and modern sounds.

Sep 30, Flowing Winds - Kurofune Shakuhachi CD

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:10:12 GMT

Flowing Winds is Kurofune's 2nd CD release. This CD is a blend of tradition, smooth melodies, and art music.

Sep 30, Japanese Incense

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:41:57 GMT

Japanese incense comes in many fragrances and helps to create your serene, relaxing space.

Sep 30, Bonsai Tools and Bonsai Supplies from Grand Island Serene Gardens

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:38:26 GMT

Bonsai tools are important for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Top quality brands, such as Okatsune, are carried at Grand Island Serene Gardens.

Sep 18, Japanese Landscaping and Your Serenity

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:05:41 GMT

Japanese landscaping is a serene art form with a very long history. We aim to bring this balance or art and nature into your garden.

Sep 17, Japanese Pottery And Your Serene Space

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:32:48 GMT

Japanese pottery exemplifies the aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi, serene simplicity. Check this page out to learn about our favorite pottery areas, and see examples of art their famous art work.

Aug 26, Kodo - The Way Of Incense

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:33:36 GMT

Kodo is the Way of Incense. It is a traditional Japanese art that has developed from the burning of incense.

Jul 23, Japanese Garden Supplies and Tools

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:13:52 GMT

Japanese garden supplies and tools differ from your run of the mill Big Box gardening tools because they are designed with the intention of upholding a centuries old traditional art form.

Jul 23, Japanese Gifts : Online and In-store on Grand Island, NY (Buffalo and Niagara)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:11:42 GMT

Japanese gifts can be a great way to treat yourself or someone special to a unique and sophisticated gift of beauty. Check us out for our any occasion great gift ideas!

Jul 22, Japanese Landscape Design

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:28:30 GMT

Our Japanese Landscape Design styles range from traditional to contemporary.

Jul 22, Rainchains - Japanese Downspout Aesthetics

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:03:30 GMT

Rainchains are a great way to add an original piece of art to your home or garden. We carry only authentic items.

Jul 7, Okatsune Pruners

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:50:09 GMT

Okatsune Pruners are the best garden tool on the market. Used by professional Japanese gardeners.

Jul 1, Japanese Garden Ornaments You Can Use

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:23:49 GMT

Japanese garden ornaments can be used in your serene space if used correctly. Read here about how you can add a bit of mystery and serenity to your garden.

Jun 30, Buffalo Japanese Garden

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:37:43 GMT

The Buffalo Japanese Garden is a serene spot for relaxation located in the heart of Buffalo. I hope more people appreciate its tranquility and help support the garden.

Jun 23, Shakuhachi Profile- Josh Smith

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:38:53 GMT

Joshua M. Smith is a professional shakuhachi teacher, perfrormer, and studio recorder based in Nara, Japan and Grand Island, NY

Jun 21, Japanese Holidays

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:28:47 GMT

Japanese holidays represent a time of gathering and group harmony.

Jun 21, The Grand Island Serene Gardens Family

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:26:50 GMT

The Grand Island Serene Gardens family story is here. Read about how

Jun 17, Shitennoji Japanese Garden

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:18:38 GMT

The Shitennoji Garden at Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is a must see for Japanese garden lovers.

Jun 13, Grand Island Gifts

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:00:36 GMT

Visit us for Grand Island Gifts. Our gift shop features original local goods such as t-shirts, garden and home goods, artwork etc.

May 31, Landscaping Services and Style

Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:15 GMT

The landscaping styles of Serene Gardens are based on Japanese designs to create an authentic, natural serene space.

May 31, Japanese Home Garden and Residential Japanese Landscapes

Tue, 31 May 2011 21:49:57 GMT

Japanese Home Garden and Residential Japanese Landscapes are created to various degrees of tradition and modernity.

May 31, Garden Shears - Professional Quality at Reasonable Prices

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:09:47 GMT

These Garden Shears from Japan allow you to proffesionaly sculpt your bushes, shrubs and hedges with ease.

May 31, Japanese Gardening Tools

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:02:26 GMT

Our Japanese gardening tools are used by professional Japanese gardeners all throughout Japan. Experience how easy perfection can be!

May 20, Kokedama Moss Balls and Mini-Bonsai

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:53:52 GMT

Kokedama Moss Balls, or sometimes called Mini-Bonsai, are a great easy way to add a touch of art and nature to your home or office.

May 14, Home Recording Studios For The Musician

Sat, 14 May 2011 04:44:27 GMT

Home recording studios are becoming more popular among musicians. You don't always have to rely on a studio to do professional recordings.

May 7, Japan Day in Buffalo, New York

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:41:55 GMT

Japan Day in Buffalo, NY will try to raise money for disaster relief in Japan. Many Cultural and traditional activities are planned.

May 4, Bonsai That Create Your Indoor Serene Space

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:54:47 GMT

Bonsai cultivation is a detailed art, but don't let that intimidate you into thinking you too can't create you own display in a way much easier than you think.

May 4, Aesthetic Pruning - Nature and Art in Harmony

Wed, 04 May 2011 03:01:24 GMT

Aesthetic Pruning is the art of bringing out the hidden beauty of a tree. It's not funny and unnatural shapes, but revealing what's already there.

May 2, Moss Gardens

Mon, 02 May 2011 18:31:06 GMT

Moss Gardens create a serene and revitilizing garden. For centuries Japanese people have recognized the beauty and benefits of moss.

Apr 28, Wabi Sabi - The Beauty of Imperfection

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:25:43 GMT

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic alluding to the beauty of impermanence, rustic simplicity, and asymmetry.

Apr 23, Japanese Art: Tradition and Modernity

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:32:58 GMT

Japanese art has always blended tradition and modernity. Although there is an idealization of the past, tradition was never static.

Apr 22, Earth Day

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:07:09 GMT

Serene Gardens is striving to be your best All Natural, organic, and green garden center/home interior store. Let's all think about how we can give back to our beautiful environment that supports us. Japan has been hit with a triple tragedy or earthquakes, tsunami, and nuclear problems and now is the time to think about how we can avoid and overcome these problems in the future. I hope everyone gives a little bit to make this a special Earth Day.

Apr 19, Japanese Garden Furniture

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:56:05 GMT

Japanese garden furniture can add a sophisticated element to your garden or backyard. Get some ideas here to help you create your serene garden.

Apr 16, Sakura and Impermanence

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:56:36 GMT

The sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a major figure in Japanese culture. This essay explores how they show us how to appreciate what we have in front of us.

Apr 16, Japanese Flowers - Gardens and Flower Arrangment

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:53:15 GMT

Japanese flowers are a great addition to your home and garden. The wide array of beauty is perfect for your home and garden.

Apr 6, Urban Gardening in Japan

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:52:07 GMT

Urban gardening ideas from Nara, Japan. This year Nara hosts the National Urban Gardening Festival, which provides you with plenty of ideas for your garden.

Apr 5, Rock Gardens and your Serene Garden

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:17:15 GMT

Rock gardens are a great way to spice up the average garden of flowers and plants. Here are some hints to help you design your garden.

Apr 4, Cherry Blossoms

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:26:15 GMT

Cherry Blossoms, or sakura, have become a symbol of Japan. Their beauty lies in impermanence.

Apr 3, Niagara Gazette Feature

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:41:55 GMT

If anyone is in the Niagara Falls area be sure to check out the special feature they are doing on Josh on Sunday, April 3rd. We will direct you to it later if there is an online version.

Apr 2, Zen Rock Garden - But Actually A Dry Rock Garden Of Serenity

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:10:43 GMT

Zen rock garden as a term is actually quite vague and misleading. Zen actually has very little to do with Japanese gardens.