RHIS general meeting:
Thursday January 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Avenue in Redlands.
Bonsai Tree Cultivation
John Nielson, a Certified Arborist, will present a program on Bonsai Tree Cultivation.
His interest in the care and culture of bonsai trees started in 1985. Over the years, he has studied under bonsai masters including John Naka, Harry Hirao, and Tak Shimazu. He has taught classes on bonsai culture and techniques in the southern California area for many years, including private lessons for small groups. Working under the direction of Mr. Shimazu, John has had the opportunity to maintain privately owned bonsai collections featuring very old specimen trees. He has exhibited at the Los Angeles Huntington Library and he enjoys sharing the Art of Bonsai with others.
“Trees are an important part of life. The beauty is having a bonsai in your home,” said John Nielson. He is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture. In addition to working on full-sized trees in landscapes, John has enjoyed his hobby of bonsai tree cultivation and care for over forty years.
“The peace which a graceful garden full of miniature trees provides is priceless. After many years of caring for trees, you know them well, like children. They become a part of your family!” Bring your tree care questions to the RHIS General Meeting as John will be glad to answer them. This talk will be a little different because there will be audience participation. It will be a lot of fun.
