Bonsai & Fuchsia Show & Sale
Bonsai Show
Presented by Coastal Bonsai
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 | 10:30 am – 4 pm
All events free with garden admission.
Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees are intended to replicate the character of old trees found in nature using trees or shrubs grown in containers. Find out more about the art of dwarfing and reshaping the gifts of nature into a living art object.
This group of bonsai enthusiasts is dedicated to sharing their skills and to inspiring the next generation or growers. Members of Coastal Bonsai will be available during the show to give advice and information, including giving talks and workshops.
Fuchsia Show & Sale
Presented by Orange County Fuchsia Society
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 | 10:30 am – 4 pm
The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. Society members will be available to talk to guests about successfully growing and caring for fuchsias as well as giving advice on selecting the perfect plant to take home. Many of the fuchsias in the plant sale have been grown by members of the society, giving them a great head start. The sale will include hanging baskets and fuchsias of all sizes, including 2-inch starter plants.
Demonstration: Shohin Bonsai
Saturday, May 31 at 11:30 am
You may never have wondered what a shohin bonsai looks like, but after you hear Peter Macasieb, shohin bonsai master, you will wonder at these delightful, diminutive treasures of the bonsai world. Peter studied under Harry Hiro, Tak Shimazu and Boon Manakitivipart and has demonstrated internationally. Peter will have a variety of his shohin to present and discuss as well as a full formal shohin display.
A Tour of the Sherman Fuchsia Collection
Saturday, May 31 at 1:30 pm
We have always been famous for our fuchsias and in June they will be at their finest. Take a closer look at our resplendent display with the staff who care for this extraordinary collection. The tour will be led by Sherman Senior Horticulturist, Carol Younger.
Talk: Succulent Bonsai
Sunday, June 1 at 11:30 am
Join Gary Lai and broaden your understanding of the art of Bonsai and how you can use a common succulent to develop a bonsai. A short description of the Portulacaria Afra succulent will be given with several samples being shown and what attributes this plant species has that makes it an ideal house and garden plant. Until only recently there has been an increase interest among some Bonsai enthusiasts for using some succulent plants in shows as companion plants for their tree displays and one particular Bonsai artist who lived locally in Southern California started using the elephant jade he was propagating as his Bonsai training material because of it’s unusual bark which exhibited cork formation and this visual attribute bestowed a feeling of great age to the tree. There will be several examples of this cork bark jade that have been prepared using Bonsai training techniques.
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Sunday, June 1 at 1:30 pm
Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. Presented by Dennis Ploucher from the Orange County Fuchsia Society.