Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Dan Robinson

Dan Robinson is a Bonsai artist, writer, lecturer, landscape designer and master pruner.  He is the Vice President and Curator of Collections for Elandan Gardens, a world-class collection of over 150 rare Bonsai specimens, some hundreds of years old.  He is the President and founding member of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association, and a Board member of the Bonsai Club International.  His work has appeared in Sunset, Smithsonian and Country Living magazines as well as many local newspapers and TV.  He was invited by the late Prince Rainier of Monaco to lecture and demonstrate bonsai techniques at the first bonsai convention in 1991.  He has judged the bonsai competition at the Puyallup Fair for the past 15 years, and has lectured at arboretums around the country.  Website – www.elandangardens.com

Artistic Pruning – Creating Magnificent Landscape Trees

Wednesday, February 8 at 10:45 am on the Monrovia Stage

A well-pruned tree is a thing of beauty.  All too often, lack of knowledge leads tree owners to destroy the inherent beauty of Japanese Maples and Pines, which turn into eyesores instead of graceful focal points.  Join us for an inspiring demonstration on creating healthy and beautiful trees using artistic pruning techniques, especially demonstrating how to correctly prune two landscape essentials, Japanese Maples and Pines.

Bonsai – Getting From Here to There Quickly

Friday, February 10 at 9:30 am on the Monrovia Stage

Bonsai needn’t take generations to achieve. Starting with the right materials and a few innovative techniques, you can achieve instant gratification in hours rather than in years.  Learn all the tips and techniques, and see an “ancient” Bonsai appear as you watch this fascinating demonstration.