The bonsai demonstration will include: “what is a bonsai”, and different strategies for getting started with bonsai. Mark will bring in several examples of bonsai to illustrate different and novel bonsai techniques. Mark Paterson has been doing bonsai since 2001. Mark is a full time bonsai artist, has been president of the local bonsai club and owned a brick and motor bonsai nursery. Mark has been teaching bonsai since 2004. He believes bonsai is a meditative practice and loves to share it with everyone. Saturday April 12th 1PM Cost $ FREE but registration is required. https://www.patiogardens.ca/online-store-product-listings/bonsai-demonstration Patio Gardens 6536 West Saanich Rd.