Helping Hands

Dennis Makishima

We are honored to have Dennis Makishima, internationally known bonsai teacher, artist, and sensei, as the garden's Chief Consultant. His aesthetic guidance and pruning as well as his practical knowledge will preserve and increase the magic of the garden. Dennis is active in local and international bonsai organizations, teaches all over the country, and is a mentor to many of today's bonsai artists. A scholar and writer, he was instrumental in developing a basic guide for bonsai teachers. Read more about Dennis here.






	Dennis Makishima We are honored to have Dennis Makishima, internationally known bonsai teacher, artist, and sensei, as the garden's Chief Consultant. His aesthetic guidance and pruning as well as his practical knowledge will preserve and increase the magic of the garden. Dennis is active in local and international bonsai organizations, teaches all over the country, and is a mentor to many of today's bonsai artists. A scholar and writer, he was instrumental in developing a basic guide for bonsai teachers. Read more about Dennis here.		Andy Robbins Andy Robbins has been a landscape contractor since 1981. His company, A. Robbins Landscape Contractors, installs, repairs and retrofits all aspects of landscape construction for clients throughout the Bay Area. Andy accepted and fulfilled the daunting task of installing an entirely new, comprehensive irrigation system in this finished, lush garden, without disturbing any of the existing paths, fountains or plant materials. Three different types of irrigation were integrated to complete the system. Design and installation of landscape lighting for the garden is ongoing. Contact Andy Robbins by phone or email: (925) 283-3283 or (510) 377-8533 realrobbins@yahoo.com
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