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More information and bookings at: botanicgardens.sa.gov.au

Using Australian Native Plants you will learn about the ancient art and science of Bonsai from one of the Botanic Gardens of South Australia’s leading horticulturists, Rob Hatcher.

In this practical hands on Masterclass 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.

At the end of the session you will get to take home your very own Bonsai that you have constructed in class.

Course name: Australian Native Bonsai: Principles and Practices

2018 Dates: Sunday 27 May or Thursday 18 October (Book quickly this Masterclass is limited to 10 students)

Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Location: Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens Nursery (enter right through Trade Gate before the car park entrance)

Presenter: Robert Hatcher, Botanic Gardens of South Australia Horticultural Supervisor

Cost: $200 per person inc GST

Australian Native BonsaiPrinciples and Practices

2018 Masterclass Series

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Course description

This Masterclass 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 session will involve practical activities so appropriate footwear (closed shoes, no sandals) and gloves will be required. Plant material cannot be brought to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery as it may harbour soil and plant pathogens which could contaminate the nursery and gardens living collection.

Program

9.45am Registration and coffee

10.00am Welcome, Masterclass outline

10.10am Presentation about the Art and Science of Bonsai

12.30pm Lunch (provided)

1.30pm Choosing and constructing your Bonsai

2.00pm Plant maintenance, pruning and repotting

3.00pm Masterclass concludes

Presenter

Robert Hatcher

Rob has over 30 years’ experience in the horticultural industry and throughout his career has developed a keen interest and passion for Bonsai. As Horticultural Supervisor at the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Rob oversees many of the Gardens international collections. Rob has lectured in Bonsai cultivation at TAFE SA and his passion for Bonsai has led him to some of the world’s most famous Bonsai collections, including Seattle’s Pacific Bonsai Museum. As a longstanding member of the South Australian Bonsai community, Rob has been called upon to judge the Bonsai competition at the Royal Adelaide Show and annual end of year Northern Bonsai Club show.

Payment

The cost of this course is $200 (inc GST). Payment can be made by:

• Cash, credit card or EFTPOS by calling 08 8222 9311.

• Follow the links online at botanicgardens.sa.gov.au (please note, an online booking fee applies)

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Visitor Map

Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens

Location Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Nursery (enter Trade Entrance before lower carpark off Lampert Road)

Nursery