Master the art of bonsai with free event at Tondoon Botanic Gardens

The annual Tondoon Botanic Gardens Bonsai Weekend is back across the weekend of 28-29 August, offering you a chance to learn from an expert and win some great bonsai-related prizes.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Gladstone Multicultural Festival (28 August), which is supported by Gladstone Regional Council.

Gladstone Region Councillor Chris Cameron said the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Bonsai Weekend will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday 28 August and 8.30am-11.30am on Sunday 29 August.

“This year’s event includes visiting bonsai demonstrator Stephen Cullum, raffle prizes, free plants, Port Curtis plant sale and a People’s Choice Award,” Councillor Cameron said.

“Stephen is a visiting tutor from the Australian Association of Bonsai Clubs who has more than 30 years’ experience.

“He will be working on bonsais throughout the two-day event with the help of Friends of Tondoon Bonsai volunteers and is happy to answer all your bonsai questions.”

Event Details

WHAT: Tondoon Botanic Gardens Bonsai Weekend
WHEN: Saturday 28 August (10am-8pm) and Sunday 29 August (8.30am-11.30am)
WHERE: Tondoon Botanic Gardens (672 Glenlyon Road)
COST: Free entry
RAFFLE PRIZES:

1 x Bonsai tree designed and grown by Stephen Cullum plus bonsai book by Stephen Cullum, Turntable
1 x High quality Japanese bonsai tool kit, Bonsai Book by Stephen Cullum, Turntable
1 x Bonsai pot handmade by Stephen Cullum plus Bonsai Book by Stephen Cullum, Turntable
3 x Young bonsai trees from Tondoon Botanic Garden bonsai collection, Bonsai Book by Stephen Cullum.

Please visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/whats for more information about the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Bonsai Weekend.

Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/gardens to learn more about Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens Bonsai Weekend is presented by Tondoon Botanic Gardens and The Friends of Tondoon Bonsai Group.

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