[ 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 8031, Emeryville, CA 94662, or email to mail@peterthomasbowyer.com 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 2010, following gardening classes are offered:

  1. Pine Tree Aesthetics and Arboriculture with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, May 22, 10 AM - 1 PM

    . Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.
  2. Pruning Japanese Gardens in Summer with PeterBowyer, Saturday June 12, 10 AM - 1 PM. Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

  3. Developing Strength and Beauty in Garden Trees with Peter Quintanilla, Saturday July 17, 10 AM - 1 PM

    . Craft area. Contact 831-760-0160.
  4. Summer Pruning and Seven Other Ways to Dwarf Trees with Peter Bowyer, Saturday, August, 28, 10 AM - 1 PM. Craft Area. Contact Peter Bowyer at 510-658-4941, or via www.peterthomasbowyer.com.

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