Container gardening is very popular, but have you considered growing a tree? Join experienced Bonsai gardener Ron Espiritu as we have a converasion on the history, how to get started, what California species will work best and everything Bonsai.
Ron Espiritu is a passionate bonsai hobbyist located in Los Angeles California. He has been caring for bonsai trees for about a decade and has been building his current garden for the past five years. He is a member of the Baikoen Bonsai Kenkyukai club and the 2020 recipient of the California Bonsai Society Ben Oki Scholarship.
Ron loves Live Oak trees from his time growing up in San Antonio Texas and currently grows a number of California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)trees, Portulacaria Afra cork Jade trees, and other varieties in his backyard garden. Ron is also a high school Ethnic Studies teacher (and Tedx Speaker)who works to incorporate the history of Bonsai into his classes.
Join us for this free, informative presentation. Bring your questions!
Follow Ron on his Instagram: @bonsai_la
Poppy Hour is our California native plant internet mashup. Part interviews, part garden tour, part happy hour, we explore the amazing diversity of people and ideas that connect to Southern California plants and landscapes. Join us!
Links:
California Native Plants for Bonsai: https://calscape.org/plantlist/11568
California Bonsai Society: http://californiabonsaisociety.com
SoCal Bonsai Club Directory: https://www.californiabonsaisociety.com/socal-clubs
Huntington Library Bonsai Collection: https://huntington.org/bonsai-collection
Bonsai Mirai: https://bonsaimirai.com
Bonsai U: https://www.bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u-membership/