Learn the niwa method of candling and needling to maintain cloud-prune aesthetics and keep a manageable size, and aesthetic focal point of your pines in a landscape. This workshop is in person at Tsuru Island, Gresham Japanese Garden. Bring your pruners just in case Laura lets you work on a pine.
Ikebana is one of the traditional Japanese art forms that uses plant and other materials and was established in the 15th century though the origin goes back farther. . Ikebana has three main components: the natural material (flowers, tree branches, leaves, or conifer needles), the vase, and the kendzan (a device for strengthening the stem […]
In the Fundamentals of Pruning course students will cover more than just how to make cuts and shape plants within the landscape. Topics discussed will range from why we prune, what tools should be used, and even some basic plant biology—all of which form the foundation and provide the necessary background knowledge needed to prune woody […]
The art of Japanese bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy, religion, and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for […]
The art of Japanese bonsai embodies the Japanese spirit with philosophy, religion, and aesthetics harmonizing and complimenting each other. Bonsai is more than just an art form – it is a way of life and thinking; a way of cultivating patience, nobility, and sympathy – and this is the reason why bonsai is important for […]