The Art of Bonsai for beginners

Have you ever admired the beauty of a bonsai tree and wondered how to create one of your own? Now is your chance to discover the fascinating art of bonsai in this beginner-friendly workshop!
Join Mike Groeschel, owner of Skydog Family Bonsai in Jacksonville, as he takes the mystery out of bonsai cultivation. Learn how to transform a plant from your own garden or start with a nursery specimen as Mike guides you through the fundamentals with easy-to-follow instruction and practical demonstrations.
You'll explore the essential techniques of selecting, shaping, pruning, and caring for a bonsai while gaining the confidence to begin your own miniature masterpiece. Each registrant will receive:
An assortment of dwarf jade plants (at least 3)
Plastic bonsai training pot
Precision pruner to keep
Bonsai soil: lava rock, pumice, expanded slate, pine bark
One teabag of organic fertilizer
One refillable granular fertilizer basket
One miniature rubber duck
And Mike will be selling plants from his greenhouse!
Perfect for gardening enthusiasts and anyone looking to try a new creative hobby, this inspiring program introduces an art form that blends horticulture, patience, and creativity into living works of art.
Come discover how even the smallest tree can tell a remarkable story. 🌿
This program is open to both members and nonmembers.