Beginners Term 3 Syllabus
| Week | Details |
| 1 | Video - Bonsai Garden Auburn |
| 2 | The Holy Ron - Looks strange but achieves an interesting result |
| 3 | Winter nasties - Have you heard of the curl grub? - How to treat sick plants. - How to prevent pest & disease |
| 4 | Potting Mix - Special mixes for different plants? - Ingredients needed to make a good one. |
| 5 | Alternate planting bases. - How about something different? |
| 6 | Natives plants for Bonsai - Examples of .. - Suitable species & Maintenance required. - Do we treat them different to exotics? |
| 7 | Fertilising - What type, when and how often. - Avoid marketing tricks, keep it simple. |
| 8 | Plant Profile – Elms |
| 9 | Pruning - How to and how often. - What to prune first? * Bring your show tree into class for discussion on improvements and preparation. |