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  • Sunday, November 7, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Bonsai Wiring

    One of the most misunderstood aspects of growing bonsai trees is the application of wire. Wiring a tree is a difficult skill to master, but with a little guidance it can be as simple as pruning or even watering. In this November 7 live Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop, Joel Mullen will take you through the basic steps of wiring and shaping your bonsai tree. Bring your trees and any tools that you’d like to work with. Tools and aluminum wire will be provided for all attendees. You can bring as many trees as you’d like. We may not get to all of them but we can work on as many as you’d like for the duration of the class.

    Joel Mullen is the President of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group. He has been growing bonsai trees for over 10 years and has trained with artists all over New England. Joel is the Lead Tropical Grower and the Education Coordinator at New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham, MA.

    $30 Member Adult; $40 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE

  • Saturday, October 30, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Growing Cacti and Succulents in New England

    Cacti and Succulents thrive in desert locations all over the world. Growing them in New England can pose quite a few problems for these arid loving plants. In this October 30 Tower Hill Botanic Garden class we will discuss the ways that we can help our cacti and succulents acclimate to living in the northeast. Too much water, not enough sun, too organic soil, these are all big problems for cacti and succulents. But, with the right horticultural knowledge they can all be easily solved. We’ll also go over propagation, containers, where to buy, and local resources for all things cacti and succulent related. Feel free to bring any plants that you have questions about as well.

    Joel Mullen is the President of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group. He has been growing bonsai trees for over 10 years and has trained with artists all over New England. Joel is the Lead Tropical Grower and the Education Coordinator at New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham, MA. Eastern Opuntia image courtesy of GoBotany.

    $30 Member Adult; $40 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE

  • Sunday, April 11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Beginning Bonsai: Juniper

    Junipers are one of the most common species used in traditional bonsai. In this April 11 Tower Hill class you’ll learn all of the basic skills needed to grow and maintain a juniper bonsai. We will transform a piece of nursery material into a piece of living art for you to go home with. These plants are cold hardy and will need to be kept in a location that is below 42 degrees and protected from wind during the winter. Proper winter care will be covered in the class as well as repotting, pruning, and design. All material will be provided.

    Instructor Joel Mullen is the President of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group. He has been growing bonsai trees for over 10 years and has trained with artists all over New England. Joel is the Lead Tropical Grower and the Education Coordinator at New England Bonsai Gardens in Bellingham, MA.

    $80 for Tower Hill members, $95 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

  • Sunday, September 13, 10:30 pm – 12:30 pm – Beginning Tropical Bonsai

    Discover the ancient Japanese art that is making a contemporary comeback. Bonsai is a tree in a pot, but that’s just the beginning. This is a hands on Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop on September 13 from 10:30 – 12:30 and you will create your own tree to take home and care for. You’ll learn the basics of designing a tree and the horticultural knowledge to keep it healthy and happy. Fee ($75 Tower Hill members, $90 nonmembers) includes materials. Register at www.towerhillbg.org. This program will be held under our open sided outdoor canopy tent. Group size will not exceed current state restrictions. Max Participants: 10

    Joel Mullen has been studying bonsai for over 10 years He has practiced and trained with many of the Northeast’s finest artists. Joel is the president of the Kaikou Bonsai Study Group.

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