Bonsai Society holds annual show and sale
Bonsai enthusiasts throughout Southwest Florida are invited to the Annual Bonsai Show & Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21. The free event, sponsored by the Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers.
The free event will feature bonsai exhibits and critiques; workshops and demonstrations by bonsai teachers Ed Trout, Mike Cartrett, Ernie Fernandez, and Erik Wigert; raffles; and sales of bonsai trees and supplies. Special features include a lecture on Japanese Black Pine, a drawing class for bonsai imaging, and a scroll class, with authentic scroll-making materials available on site. Workshops for the public will be held both days at 4 p.m.
Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in pots. It had its origins in China and Japan. Information about bonsai and the association will be available at the meeting.
Additional information about bonsai, the association, or the annual show and sale may be obtained by contacting Judy Gore at 334-0673, judyagore@aol.com or by visiting the website www.thebonsaisswfl.com.