Australian Japanese Garden Association
Introducing the Australian Japanese Garden Association inc
The Australian Japanese Garden Association (AJGA) was established in 2025 by Australian landscape architect Ken Lamb, known for the design of the Gosford Japanese Garden. After attending the first International Japanese Garden Congress held in Tokyo in 1992, Lamb envisioned a network to support and promote Japanese gardens in Australia, exploring diverse approaches to Japanese garden design and management, which led to the establishment of the association.
Our Values
In Australia, Japanese gardens are a hub for recreation, cultural exchange and learning. However, they face challenges such as limited funding, lack of skilled maintenance and lack of access to traditional techniques such as building bamboo fences and creating streams. To address these issues, we will strengthen the network between gardens and share information.
Actions
Academic and historical perspectives
Garden documentation, restoration, and construction
Cultural and community engagement
Workshops in tea ceremony, ikebana, bonsai, and Japanese
pruning
Volunteer and gardener training
Sustainable maintenance and climate resilience
Our Mission
Enhance traditional skills and share technical knowledge
Develop a shared database across Japanese gardens in Australia
Conduct surveys to understand garden needs
Offer training and workshops
Support the next generation of skilled gardeners
Improve communication among gardens
Strengthen ties with international Japanese garden organizations