Find out how easy it is to get started with bonsai with the help of Tori Lenze, longtime bonsai grower with the Mount Vernon Manor Bonsai Society. Tori will discuss the basics of pruning, wiring, repotting and the tools involved in creating a tree in miniature that has its own personality.
Time is the fourth dimension in this art form (Tori likens bonsai to caring for a pet). And what a great benchtop hobby to learn, as the days get shorter, so you can still get your gardening fix in the comfy indoors! To get you started, Christianson’s has a great assortment of small plants suitable for bonsai. Reservations required (360-466-3821 or 800-585-8200); $5 class fee.