[ Japanese Gardening Classes ]

The Japanese Gardening Class Series at Hakone Estate and Gardens is coordinated by Peter Thomas Bowyer. Send comments and suggestions for new topics or potential instructors to: P.O. Box 11310, Oakland, CA 94611, or use webpage www.peterthomasbowyer.com/contact or phone 510 658-4941.

Discounts on class fees with advance payment: $35 per person single class, $30 each for multiple classes/family per check, $25 returning students, $40 for returning students accompanying a new guest. Mail checks 5 days in advance, payable to instructor. Regular class fees are $40 per person at the door.

Hands-on pruning practice, if any, shall be on materials we bring to classroom. Bring your container plants, cut branches, hand-shears, and/or photos of plants.

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For May through August, 2011 following gardening classes are offered:

1. Pine Tree Aesthetics and Aboriculture with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, May 21, 10 AM - 1 PM. Meet in the Craft Area. A lecture and seminar in classroom and gardens. See hands-on practice police above. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
2. Pruning Japanese Gardens in Summer with Peter Bowyer, Saturday June 25, 10 AM - 1 PM. Meet in the Carft area. Lecture and seminar in classroom and gardens. See hands-on practice police above. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

3. Developing Strength and Beauty in Garden Treeswith Peter Quintanilla, Saturday July 9, 10 AM - 1 PM. Meet in the Craft Area. Lecture and demonstration. Contact Peter Quintanilla at 831-760-0160, P.O. Box 149, Carmel, CA 93921.
4. Nishikigoi - Living Jewels of the Japanese Garden with Don Chamberlain, Saturday July 9, 2 - 5 PM. Lecture and slideshow, meet in the Cultural Exchange Center. Contact Don Chamberlain at 408-594-4161.
5. Summer Pruning and Sevel Other Ways to Stunt Trees with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, August 27, 10 AM - 1 PM. Lecture and seminar. Meet in the Craft area. See hands-on practice policy above. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

6. Bamboo Aesthetics andArboriculture with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, August 27, 2 PM - 5 PM. Lecture and demonstration. Meet in the Craft area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

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