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COURSE AIM
Develop your ability to select, train and maintain appropriate varieties of plants in different situations, as Bonsai.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are eight lessons in this module as follows:
1. Introduction: The study of Bonsai begins with a lesson in plant taxonomy. We will look at plant families and botanical classification. There is also a list of organisations that you will find useful to source information from.
2. Propagation: Lesson two looks at the different methods of propagation from raising seed to taking your own hardwood cuttings. You will aslo learn about creating suitable potting mixes.
3. Plants for Bonsai: We look at the various types of plants that are actually suitable for growing for Bonsai and selecting the right plant.
4. Bonsai Styles and Techniques: This lesson includes classification of the various styles of Bonsai there are and we also look at important wiring techniques.
5. Creating Bonsai: Learn about pruning and shaping Bonsai, creating branch patterns, evaluating the root system, and potting up of Bonsai.
6. Bonsai Culture and Maintenance: In this lesson the specifics of Bonsai culture, soil maintenance and nutritional qualitites are discussed. Also pest and disesases that effect Bonsai, and techniques for controlling and shaping Bonsai growth to achieve that special look.
7. Landscaping Principles for Bonsai: Learn the Principals of Landscape Design with Bonsai and the applications they can have in creating your garden.
LESSON AIMS
Demonstrate knowledge of the plant kingdom, an understanding of the taxonomic hierarchy, and an appreciation of the types of plants suitable for bonsai.
Understand methods of propagation used in bonsai.
Learn the species of plants most suited to bonsai.
Learn a range of bonsai styles and techniques used to achieve them.
Understand the process of creating bonsai.
Understand the basics of successful bonsai culture.
Understand landscape design principles to better create bonsai landscapes.
Carry out research into a particular aspect of bonsai of interest to the student.
WHAT YOU MAY DO IN THIS COURSE
Develop plant review sheets for 24 plants suitable for bonsai.
Make up a list of resources/contacts useful to a bonsai grower.
Research what constitutes a good propagating mix.
Visit a nursery and observe the nursery stock present to assess suitability for bonsai production.
Propagate two different species of plant that have the potential to be used as Bonsai.
Obtain three plants and determine the style of bonsai each plant lends itself to.
Make a list of the most commonly grown varieties of plants you consider as being used for bonsai today.
Visit a bonsai house, bonsai farm, bonsai nursery or other facility where bonsai are available for viewing and classify the style of at least 10 different bonsai plants.
Evaluate, prune, wire, shape and pot three different plants as bonsai
Obtain soil from two different types of soils; test the soils for drainage, and name the soils.
Obtain (or make up) a potting mix which you consider appropriate for growing bonsai in. Conduct tests to name the potting mix you have obtained. Test the drainage of the potting mix.
Visit a nursery or garden growing bonsai plants to assess the plants for pests, diseases and environmental anomalies.
Design a miniature garden pot incorporating a bonsai plant
Using your knowledge of landscaping principles, decide on the best outdoor locations three different bonsai, and the optimum indoor locations for short term display. Take photographs or sketch the locations in which you would place the bonsai. Submit these photographs with your assignment.
Obtain plants of different varieties which can be used in the topic you are studying for your special assignment. Using what you have learned in the course, turn your chosen plants into bonsai and either photograph or draw what you have created. Write a 1500 word essay on the topic you have selected. Supplement this with drawings and/or photos of the two bonsai plants you have created.
