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.
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 in the Coastal Bonsai Club show.
In this talk, we will take a look at a number of other types of plants and trees that can be used to create bonsai from herbs (e.g. rosemary) to tropical flowering plants (ex. bougainvillea), from ornamentals (e.g. boxwood) to shade trees (e.g. oak and sycamore) to many others that can be found as close as in your yard or neighborhood!
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.
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.
Join our very own Joel Friesen who will show you how to care for Cymbidium orchids which are among the hardiest outdoor orchids one can grow in Southern California. An overview will be provided covering what it takes to grow these orchids successfully, followed by a hands-on workshop where you will divide and repot an orchid to take home with you. Bring a garden apron and be prepared to get a little messy!