All About Bonsai

All About Bonsai

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class
Seven bonsai trees are displayed on shelves across a black wood backdrop.

Dates & Prices

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6:30–7:30 pm


Fee: $12

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $10


Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Register by March 25, 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Learn how bonsai are chosen and styled, their unique growing needs, and the fascinating history of this living art form. Discover simple tips for starting and caring for your own bonsai, and how to beautifully integrate these stunning plants into your home. Perfect for those taking their first step into bonsai care, this session will help you build confidence and start your journey with ease! 
 

Location

Online, via Zoom

Instructor

Matt Turner

Longwood Bonsai Grower Matt Turner joined the team in 2023 to help care for our growing bonsai collection. Turner previously worked at The Hidden Gardens, one of the largest retailers of yamadori (pre-bonsai collected from the wild). He studied with several American and international bonsai artists as they taught and worked on private collections in Chicagoland.