2025 The Art of Bonsai-June-Thurs

Managing Pines for Bonsai

Pines are one of the most iconic and traditional species used in Japanese bonsai. Known for their strength, structure, and symbolism, pines also teach us the importance of managing a tree’s energy. With proper handling—especially in spring—they are a joy to work with. But without guidance, they can leave even seasoned caretakers scratching their heads.

This introductory workshop provides a hands-on overview of pine bonsai care, with a focus on spring maintenance. Participants will choose a pine for their take home project from a variety of pines from our collection. You will leave with not only a pine to care for, but a confident, informed care of this unique species.

🌿 Workshop Details

• Date: Thursday June 19, 2025
• Time: 6pm – 8pm
• Location: Gresham Japanese Garden’s Kyoudou Center
• Class Size: Limited to 16 participants
• Cost: $45 – All materials provided. Please bring bonsai tools like snippers, wire cutters, gloves.

📘 What You’ll Learn

• Principles of energy management in pine bonsai
• Overview of PNW-friendly pine species
• Spring care techniques and seasonal expectations
• Hands-on experience with greenhouse specimens

This session offers broad exposure to core pine bonsai concepts but does not go in-depth on individual techniques such as decandling.

Coming soon: A dedicated class on Decandling for Double-Flush Pines (like Japanese Black Pine) will be offered as a complement to this workshop.

📝 Register Now

Spots are limited – early registration is encouraged.