Bonsai Course
Horticulture & Gardening. Open to everyone.
Learn Horticulture & Gardening the smart way with Horticulture & Gardening courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Enjoy gardening on a smaller scale. Explore the fascinating world of bonsai.
Aims
Find out which varieties of plants are most suitable and how easy it is to create your own bonsai. Learn which containers, soil, materials and equipment to use and how to shape, prune, maintain, style and display your plants.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify plants suitable for bonsai.
- Recognise the defined styles of bonsai.
- Select appropriate containers, soil and fertiliser for bonsai.
- Prune and wire a plant to create a bonsai.
- Repot a bonsai proficiently.
- Maintain and cultivate a successful bonsai.
Content
This Bonsai course covers the following topics:
- History of bonsai
- Chinese Penjing/Japanese bonsai
- Suitable specimens for bonsai: Australian, Exotic
- Styles of bonsai: Informal upright, Cascade, etc.
- Pots and containers: Textures, shapes, Sizes, colours, etc.
- Soil
- Equipment: tools for potting, wiring and pruning
- Wiring techniques
- Pruning techniques: branches, roots
- Re-potting
- Maintenance: light, water, fertiliser
- Pests and disease control
- Review
Intended Audience
This course is suitable for anyone interested in creating and successfully maintaining a bonsai.
Delivery Style
This course is delivered in an interactive classroom environment where the creation and maintenance of bonsai is discussed and demonstrated. Bonsai equipment is displayed and various forms of bonsai are presented.
Materials
Comprehensive course notes are provided in class.
Features
- Expert trainers
- Central locations
- Small class sizes
- Free, expert advice
- Student materials – yours to keep
- Statement of completion
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