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BONSAI ORIENTATION CLASS AND WORKSHOP

Grow Your Own Bonsai: A Day of Hands-On Learning at NEON!
North End Organic Nursery is excited to team up with the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Collective for a full day of bonsai education! Each class is limited to 20 people, so reserve your spot early.
Call 208-389-4769 to register for the orientation, a beginner session, or both! Registering ahead helps us set up the room and make sure our instructor brings enough trees and supplies for everyone.
🌱 Free Bonsai Orientation: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Curious about bonsai? Start with a free introduction to this living art. Like all NEON classes, it’s free of charge, and everyone is welcome. You’ll learn about:
- Bonsai history
- Tree types that thrive in Idaho
- Classic tree styles
- What to expect in the Beginner Bonsai Class
🌳 Beginner Bonsai Class: $140
Choose one of two sessions:
- Session 1: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Session 2: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Ready to dig in? In this hands-on class, you’ll clean and style your very own tree and learn how to keep it thriving. Topics include bonsai history, tree types for Idaho, tree styles, cleaning and initial styling, tree care, and how to connect with the Boise Bonsai Society.
You’ll take home everything you need to get started:
- Your own bonsai tree in a training container
- Pruning shears
- The Little Book of Bonsai by Jonas Dupuich
- Tree care instructions
The $140 fee is paid directly to the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Collective before class begins. Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all accepted.
