In this practical hands on course you will learn about the best horticultural practices to construct, grow and care for your very own Australian Native Bonsai.

Throughout this session you will explore tricky Bonsai techniques such as correct watering and knowing when and how to prune and re-pot your Bonsai.

Lunch is provided and you’ll get to take home your very own Bonsai at the end of the session!

This course will cover:

– History and information about Bonsai
– Plant selection and choosing the best plant to suit your environment
– Preparing and constructing your Bonsai
– Plant Maintenance including root pruning and repotting
– Pest and Disease control

Special Requirements:

The workshop will involve practical activities so appropriate footwear (closed shoes, no sandals) and gloves will be required.

Please note that plant material cannot be brought into Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery or Wittunga Botanic Garden Nursery as it may harbour soil and plant pathogens which could contaminate the Nursery and Garden’s living collections.
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The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, volunteers and staff remains our highest priority and, in preparation for welcoming back groups to our programmes, we have implemented new COVID-19 compliant protocols to offer a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, whilst minimising the risk of COVID-19.

More detail can be found here: https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/…/Australian…