Virtual Programs

This list is maintained for the benefit of our members and website visitors. If you find other interesting links that might interest our audience, please Contact Us and provide your suggestions. We thank you for your contributions.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2024 in the Greater Tokyo
Akane Teshigahara New Year 2022 Greeting Demo
The Art of Ikebana
Flower Arrangement and Buddhism Kadosai at Daikakuji Temple, April 16, 2021 (IN ENGLISH
Freer/Sackler Virtual Tours
Virtual Museum Tours
Art in Bloom from I.I. Philadelphia Chapter
Art and Meaning of Ikabana, produced by Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Prehistoric Jomon Pottery of Japan: Ancient Art through Archaeology
San Francisco Sogetsu Branch presents ArtScapes 2020
DeYoung Museum – Virtual Bouquets to Art
Smithsonian Gardens Virtual Tours
International Garden Photographer of the Year 2023
Midollino Spiral Tips & Techniques
Ikebana Belgium – Online Courses
Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
Florists Review Videos
Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) Resources
More Midollino Techniques with Hitomi Gilliam
List of Materials for Washi Paper Presentation by Laura Felt
Flower Thanks Day by Akane Teshigahara

Other Ikebana-Related Sites

National Arboretum  
Keith Stanley sharing ikebana
Japanese Art of Flower Arranging -Books
Asian Art Museum
Japan Information and Culture Center
District Clay Gallery
Ikebana for Kids
Ikebana Today by Jeffrey Hayes
Website for those who have moved to the United States – Reflection on Japanese culture
Japan Talk
National Bonsai Foundation
Soul Searching Flower Stories
Portland Japanese Garden

Ikebana using Native Plants

If you want to combine your passion for native plants with your passion for the art of ikebana, here are some nurseries suggested by some of our members. This is not an endorsement. It is informal information provided to enhance Friendship through Flowers.

In Virginia
Native Plant Sales – Loudon Wildlife Conservancy
Watermark Woods Nursery
Hillhouse Farm & Nursery
Wollam Gardens
Fields of Flowers

In Maryland
Chesapeake Natives
Lauren’s Garden
American Native Plants
Butterfly Alley Nursery
Chief Mountain Farms
Delmarva Native Plants

Ikebana and Garden Club Organizations

Ikebana Headquarters
Ikebana International North America Region
National Garden Clubs
National Capital Area Garden Clubs
Garden Club of Virginia
Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland

Research Libraries

Smithsonian  Libraries    (Botany & Horticulture Library)  Email: AskaLibrarian@si.edu or Call 202-633-1685 for an appointment.

Freer/Sackler Library  Call 202-633-0477 (Reading Room). Enter through Sackler and request a library pass.

Japan Information & Cultural Center,  Embassy of Japan

US National Agricultural Library (NAL)
The U.S. National Agricultural Library contains rare books and magazines on ikebana. U.S. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY (NAL) 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705.  The NAL contains ikebana books, magazines and items that were previously housed at the National Arboretum.  Appointments for the Library and the Special Collections are required – please call 301-504-5755