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Hi friends, We're disappointed to have to reschedule Demystifying the Mysterious Bonsai class but with this big spring snow storm, your safety and the safety of our class presenters are our top priorities. We'll be sure to let you know as soon as we have a new date! Thank you for your understanding and we hope you're staying warm.

Linda Schubert and Janet Kivell will guide attendees through demystifying bonsai during this fun evening class.

There is no fee for this class. Free will donations are greatly appreciated and will support The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park.

Have you ever seen those amazing, small and gnarly trees and wondered what they were all about? Bonsai can intimidate gardeners but every bonsai practitioner was once a beginner.

During this demonstration, Linda and Janet will explain how to choose a likely bonsai tree candidate from a local nursery or even from your own back yard. The basics of bonsai creation and the care & maintenance of the tree will be shared.

Participants will also explore answers to the following questions:
• Which side is front?
• When is the right time to plant the tree in a bonsai pot?
• What story is the tree trying to tell?
• Where should bonsai be kept?

Bonsai trees from the presenters’ collections, basic tools, pots and books will be on display.

About our presenters, Linda Schubert and Janet Kivell:

Linda Schubert has been nurturing bonsai for about ten years. She was one of eight people selected nationally for the Joshua Roth New Talent competition. She won an Award of Excellence at the Michigan All State Bonsai Show held annually at Frederick Meijer Gardens. Linda is a serious student of the art of bonsai and creates beautiful trees.

Janet Kivell has been dabbling with bonsai for over 40 years. Last year she received the People’s Choice Award at the Michigan All State Bonsai Show at Frederick Meijer Gardens. Janet prefers native trees collected from the wild but loves any type of flowering tree. She currently has about 10 bonsai in various stages of development.

Venue Information

The Botanic Garden
1490 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
+1 (231) 935-4077

Organizer Information

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park


1490 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
+1 (231) 935-4077

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