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Online Encyclopedia and Dictionary - Overfelt Gardens Overfelt Gardens is a 33 acre (130,000 m²) park in San Jose, California, USA. The land for the park was donated by Mildred Overfelt in 1959, in memory of her parents, William and Mary Overfelt, early San Jose pioneers that started grain and dairy farm in the 1860s. The southeast section of the park includes the Chinese Cultural Garden, commemorating Sun Yat-Sen, Chiang Kai-shek, Confucius, and Chinese culture in general, including a large fl stone, mined and shipped from the Republic of China. www.fact-archive.com /encyclopedia/Overfelt_Gardens   (182 words)

Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Chinese Cultural Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) The Chinese Cultural Garden is located in the Overfelt Gardens park in San Jose, California, USA. The addition of the Chinese Cultural Garden to Overfelt is primarily the work of Chinese immigrant Frank Lowe, and his wife Pauline, who, as of 2005, still serves as park docent, and Dr. Chen Li-Fu of Taiwan. Map of Overfelt Gardens and the Chinese Cultural Garden, and the surrounding neighborhood www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/Chinese_Cultural_Garden.html   (152 words)

Definition of Overfelt Gardens Statue of Confucius in the Chinese Cultural Garden at Overfelt Gardens Overfelt Gardens is a 33 acre park in San Jose, California, USA. Map of Overfelt Gardens and the surrounding neighborhood (http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=PMKd9up_0TqT6PPjuXiko94qITWE2SB8vLk8g7sqIG6ZXDE-andcsz=san+jose%2C+caandcountry=usandnew=1andname=andqty=) www.wordiq.com /definition/Overfelt_Gardens   (256 words)

Friendship Garden Japanese Jose San at OrchidCharm.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Located in Kelley Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a living symbol of the sister city relationship between Okayama, Japan and San Jose, California. Overfelt Gardens MC Kee and Jackson Ave San Jose, Ca: This lovely scene was taken in Overfelt Gardens.This is a meditative and peaceful park. Overfelt Gardens and Chinese Cultural Center Japanese Friendship Garden. www.orchidcharm.com /growing-orchid/friendship-garden-japanese-jose-san.html   (588 words)

San Jose Hotels: Overfelt Park Gardens Overfelt Park Gardens has many hotels located within 5 miles. Overfelt Gardens has a self-guiding arboreal trail, wild-flower path, fragrance garden and three small lakes. The 5-acre Chinese Cultural Garden contains statues, memorials and displays devoted to ancient Chinese architecture and culture. www.roomrate.com /sanJose/attractions/OverfeltParkGardens.asp   (155 words)

San Jose, Family Fun Nature Centers and Gardens San Jose's 5 1/2–acre Municipal Rose Garden – a one-time prune orchard – is today one of the most attractive of its kind in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden is an unexpected jewel in the midst of a revitalized downtown San Jose; a five-acre rose garden that will delight you with a world class collection of almost 5,000... The Bamboo Garden was established in 1989 with the planting of six Phyllostachys nigra bamboo on a bare hillside below the Japanese Cultural Center. sanjose.babyzone.com /parentresources.asp?type=Family+Fun%3A+Nature+Centers+and+Gardens   (589 words)

Overfelt Gardens, San Jose Overfelt Gardens in San Jose was named for William and Mary Overfelt, pioneers who started a grain and dairy farm in the 1860s. Self-guiding trails, a fountain dedicated to Mildred and a fragrance garden are early additions. The five-acre Chinese Cultural Garden contains statues, memorials and displays devoted to Ancient China and Chinese culture. www.planetware.com /san-jose/overfelt-gardens-us-ca-ofgdn.htm   (111 words)

Overfelt Chinese Cultural Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) San Jose, CA Located in the 33 acre Overfelt Gardens, the Chinese Cultural Gardens provides a opportunity for cultural enrichment, and contemplation. The garden is impressive with a 30 foot marble and bronze statue of the Chinese philosopher Confucius as its main focal point. The Garden also produces a Chinese Moon Festival, geared to the Child and Family in Community and reflects much of their diversity. www.scu.edu /SCU/Programs/Diversity/overft.html   (202 words)

Artsopolis - Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) The Chinese Cultural Garden is a feature of Overfelt Garden Park and was inspired in 1971 by Frank and Pauline Lowe. A partnership with the City of San José transformed six acres of Overfelt Gardens into a delightful setting of traditional Chinese culture, philosophy and architecture. Today she can be found at the park giving tours to classroom children during the week and greeting visitors every weekend. www.artsopolis.com /index.php?app=organizationDetail&id=348   (313 words)

san jose water gardens Middlebrook Gardens creates beautiful gardens, which reflect the natural ecology of the region, conserve water... Overfelt Gardens MC Kee and Jackson Ave San... In developing Morrone Gardens, the Housing Authority partnered with the San Jose Rotary Club, whose contribution of... www.the-landscaper.com /san-jose-water-gardens.html   (803 words)

San Jose Pictures page 2 Overfelt Gardens, also home to the Chinese Cultural Gardens, the Confucius statue. Overfelt Gardens, the gateway to the Chinese Cultural Garden. Overfelt Gardens, the Dr. Sun Yet Sen Memorial Hall. www.worldfromtheweb.com /Parks/SanJose/SanJose2.html   (252 words)

Location: Overfelt Gardens In 1959, 33 acres of land were donated to the city of San Jose to establish "a place of solitude, beauty and education." The park contains three small lakes, a palm grove, a camellia garden, a wildflower path, and, most notably, the five-acre Chinese Cultural Garden. Marble lions guard the entrance to the tile-roofed, pagoda-like structure. Given the painful history of San Jose's Chinese community-Chinatown was deliberately destroyed by fire in 1887 and their beautiful Taoist temple razed by the city-the creation of the Chinese Garden is a welcome effort. ae.mercurynews.com /entertainment/ui/mercurynews/miscLocation.html?id=366&reviewId=272&category=1   (110 words)

Japanese Garden San Jose at OrchidCharm.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Janpenese Garden at Kelly Park, San Jose, CA To view the panorama, place your cursor on the picture, click, hold, and drag slightly left or right. Japanese Friendship Garden Senter Rd San Jose, Ca: This lovely scene was taken in the Japanese Tea Garden.This is a city of San Jose Park.It has lots. With a population of nearly 875,000, San Jose is larger than San Francisco, Boston, Washington, D.C Japanese Friendship Garden. www.orchidcharm.com /growing-orchid/japanese-garden-san-jose.html   (548 words)

San Jose Japanese Gardens Gardening is a life-affirming pastime that millions of people find fulfilling, that's millions of other people - not me. I love the idea of gardening, but not it's harsh realities. For many people, the best answer to “How do I garden on rocks?” or “What can I grow on the deck?” is to learn the fine art of container vegetable gardening. If you're like many home gardeners, the muscles you use to get your garden looking beautiful when Spring arrives become sore from doing repetitive gardening movements again after winter's hiatus. www.garden-gardening.com /garden-gardening-23/san-jose-japanese-gardens.html   (591 words)

City of San Jose Whether you are looking for the fragrant, majestic roses of the Municipal Rose Garden, the Natural Wildlife Sanctuaries and peaceful pond settings of Overfelt Gardens, or the exotic Japanese Garden setting, the City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services until half-hour after sunset with the exceptions of Japanese Friendship Garden and Overfelt Gardens, which are open daily from 10:00 a.m. Areas are limited to a two-hour reservation, which includes setup and cleanup with the exception of the Lower Patio and Japanese Friendship Garden. www.sjparks.org /weddinginfo.asp   (517 words)

Overfelt Gardens in San Jose, CA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Overfelt Gardens in San Jose, CA This 33-acre botanical preserve includes extensive natural areas, a formal botanic garden, and a..."> This 33-acre botanical preserve includes extensive natural areas, a formal botanic garden, and a wildlife sanctuary. Migratory waterfowl and other wildlife inhabit three lakes; wooded areas with wildflowers; the Chinese Cultural Garden has a bronze and marble statue of Confucius overlooking a reflecting pond, an ornate Chinese gate, and three Chinese pavilions--all a gift from the Chinese community. www.vzlocal.com /info/detail/mtg-49034   (86 words)

Gardens for Sunnybank residents and visitors Brisbane Queensland Australia Unofficial and independent local neighbourhood directory or portal to locate gardens for the suburban community of Sunnybank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Coloured Foliage - The Hundscheidt's garden at Sunnybank ABC Gardening Australia EXPO 2006 - Brisbane 19 May 2006 to 21 May 2006 www.uq.net.au /~zzrawill/sunnybank/features/gardens   (185 words)

Overfelt Gardens - San Jose, CA, 95112 - Citysearch Wander the meandering arboreal trail through the expansive lawns and gurgling streams of this peaceful park. Along the way, native Californian flora and fauna are featured in the plant and wildlife sanctuaries; wonderous scents of both indigenous and exotic plants waft through the fragrance garden. Five acres of the park is dedicated to a Chinese Cultural Garden, at the center of which sits an impressive bronze-and-marble statue of Confucius overlooking a reflecting pond. siliconvalley.citysearch.com /profile/1101698/san_jose_ca/overfelt_gardens.html   (142 words)

San Jose "Parks" "Gardens" - hereUare Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) theme parks, wineries, parks, and gardens are also here for your... O’Donnell's Gardens Park is a half-acre park located at South... Among the beautiful public gardens in the city are the Municipal Rose... www.hereuare.com /pnet_search.php?keywords=San+Jose++%22Parks%22+%22Gardens%22&n=10&ns=0&sc=1   (333 words)

Public Rose Gardens - NCNH District House was built in 1906 and the gardens are maintained to be reflective of the era. Established in 1972 as an association of individual members, garden clubs, and plant societies, the Garden Center is a non-profit, volunteer, educational corporation. It's five-acre complex, holds three acres of demonstration gardens, including a formal rose garden, children's garden, sensory garden, as well as others. www.ncnhdistrict.org /gardens.html   (448 words)

Artsopolis - Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Overfelt Gardens produced its first Chinese Moon Festival in September 1993. It was the idea of docent, Pauline Lowe, one of the original founders of the Chinese Cultural Garden and a park ranger to present storytelling, moon cakes, lantern making and games played by children around the world. Since then, Chinese Moon Festival has been presented every year by the staff and volunteers of Overfelt Gardens. www.artsopolis.com /?app=organizationDetail&id=180   (200 words)

Water Garden San Jose - Gardening    (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) One of the most important lessons you can teach them is how to tend and grow their own food from the garden. The no dig garden is a particularly good project for children because the garden can be built and planted in just a couple of hours. You do not have to prepare the garden for weeks in advance, as with other growing methods. www.gardenshelper.com /info/water-garden-san-jose.html   (731 words)

Lesser Known San Jose Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Japanese Friendship Garden Senter Rd San Jose, Ca: This lovely scene was taken in the Japanese Tea Garden.This is a city of San Jose Park.It has lots of koi fish, ducks, humming birds There are scenic trails,a smal amphitheater,a tea house,shady benches, a water fall and of course well anicured lawns,flowers and even lilly pads. I went today and it was very peaceful on a sunny tuesday afternoon. home.pacbell.net /dmonet/San_Jose_Gardens.html   (157 words)

San Jose Japanese Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Garden Resources:: Top san jose japanese gardens Resources Seeds for your Garden Grow your plants and flowers from seeds. Japanese Gardens And Asuka and Japanese Courtyard Gardens... www.infotechspain.com /228/san-jose-japanese-gardens.html   (282 words)

Native Gardens in the South Bay? [Archive] - CNPS Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) I've heard that Overfelt Gardens in San Jose has an area dedicated to natives. The Woodside Library garden in the back of the library is composedentirely of California native plants. It's maintained by the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club, and they'veproduced a brochure with a map of the different plants. www.cnps.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-137.html   (283 words)

City of Monterey Recreation & Community Services -  Golden 55 GARDENS GALORE AND SANTANA ROW: A visit to two beautiful gardens in San Jose. Overfelt Gardens, which is home to the Chinese Cultural Garden, and the Municipal Rose Garden, where we will see many of the 3,500 shrubs at the height of their fragrant glory. The last stop of the day will be lunch and shopping on your own at trendy Santana Row. www.monterey.org /rec/golden55.html   (448 words)

San Jose, CA : San Jose Attractions A 30-foot high bronze and marble statue of big-thinker Confucius forms the centerpiece of the Chinese Cultural Gardens inside Overfelt Gardens park in San Jose. With four unique gardens created to offer beauty in all seasons, twisting gravel paths, waterfalls, a koi pond, a bamboo park and a replica of a 19th century Kyoto tea merchant's home, it makes for a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley or San Jose. The museum and its gardens are located in Rosicrucian Park, which dates back 75 years and is within walking distance of San Jose's Municipal Rose Gardens. www.sanjose.com /attractions   (1685 words)

95.3 - KRTY-FM Overfelt Gardens’ Chinese Cultural Garden (Arts and Entertainment) You are invited to A Poetry Reading by Tony Barnstone, at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 7th, in the Overfelt Gardens’ Chinese Cultural Garden, 368 Educational Park Drive, in San José, CA 95113 Free admission and Parking in the Main parking lot located on Educational Park Drive at Schulte Drive. www.empirebroadcasting.com /community/CommunityCalendar.asp?DATE=5/7/2006   (327 words)

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