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Bonsai

Master the timeless art of bonsai by developing practical styling, propagation and cultivation techniques that help you confidently create and maintain living miniature masterpieces.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 8
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£379.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced
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Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Perfect for bonsai enthusiasts, gardeners, nursery operators and aspiring growers wanting specialist knowledge to confidently create, shape and maintain beautiful bonsai trees.

Whether pursuing a rewarding hobby or professional opportunities, you’ll developpractical bonsai styling, propagation and maintenance skills to confidently produce impressive living works of horticultural art.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Recognise suitable bonsai species, styles and design principles with confidence throughout.

02

Discover how propagation, pruning, wiring and pot selection combine to create healthier bonsai, stronger plant structure and balanced artistic designs.

03

See how plant selection, styling, shaping, cultivation, landscape principles and long-term maintenance work together to create exceptional bonsai collections and display-quality specimens.

04

Confidently identify appropriate containers, soils and growing media for successful bonsai cultivation.

05

Know how to maintain healthy bonsai while applying practical watering, feeding and pruning techniques that improve plant vitality, structure and long-term performance.

06

Move beyond basic plant care by developing specialist bonsai expertise, stronger artistic skills and greater confidence to create, maintain and showcase stunning miniature trees.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Introduction

  • Plant taxonomy
  • Botanical naming
  • Plant groups
  • Bonsai resources

Module 2

Propagation

  • Seed propagation
  • Cutting propagation
  • Layering
  • Grafting
  • Potting mixes

Module 3

Plants for Bonsai

  • Bonsai history
  • Plant selection
  • Suitable species
  • Bonsai sourcing
  • Plant choices

Module 4

Bonsai Styles and Techniques

  • Bonsai styles
  • Wiring
  • Pruning
  • Containers
  • Bonsai tools

Module 5

Creating Bonsai

  • Design principles
  • Plant shaping
  • Branch patterns
  • Root evaluation
  • Rock planting

Module 6

Bonsai Culture and Maintenance

  • Soil composition
  • Pest management
  • Watering
  • Fertilising
  • Repotting

Module 7

Placing the Bonsai

  • Landscape principles
  • Group plantings
  • Rock gardens
  • Water gardens
  • Display techniques

Module 8

Special Assignment

  • Bonsai research
  • Independent project
  • Topic investigation
  • Practical application
  • Final report

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.