Basic Bonsai Techniques

Our Objectives:To promote the long term environmental sustainability of the Selwyn District with the understanding that this is also the basis for social, cultural and economic sustainability in the future.To educate about and raise awareness of environmental sustainability issues and to provide information about how to achieve environmental sustainability.To provide appropriate opportunities for personal and community decision making to ensure that the environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability of the Selwyn District is promoted.To act as a role model for other communities wanting to progress towards environmental sustainability.

Lincoln Envirotown Trust

An Introductory Workshop presented by Tony Bywater, Christchurch Bonsai Society.

Lincoln Maternity Hospital

Bonsai is an art form probably started by the Chinese over 2000 years ago, using trees grown in containers or on rocks to represent the beauty and majesty of nature.
Have you ever thought of developing your own Bonsai tree?
Come to this workshop to learn how to do it. Watch an ordinary nursery tree turned into a Bonsai, then have a go yourself.
Learn what to look for in nursery trees, how to select which branches to keep and which to cut off, how to pot it up and how to look after it.
All good fun and you get your very own Bonsai to take home!
The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the tree, potting mix, grow bags, wire, and morning tea.
Places are limited for this popular, hands-on workshop, so register with Ruth as soon as possible to avoid disappointment by emailing ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz.
The Community Gardens are located, behind the Lincoln Maternity Hospital, please park on the road.
For more information, contact the Gardens Coordinator, Ruth Wood Phone: 021 074 3905
Email: ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Hammer Hardware.

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