New York
Intro To Plant Staging – LESCSS
Join us for an immersive workshop where nature’s resilience and beauty take center stage. In this hands-on session, we’ll recreate the serene yet powerful vibe of plants thriving in their natural habitats—nestled amongst rocks, minerals, and sand, or clinging to cliffsides. Using carefully curated materials, we’ll craft a mini habitat that reflects this raw beauty.
Throughout the workshop, we’ll dive into the art of bonsai cultivation, discussing the delicate balance of training different plants. Some may require more patience and attention than others, and we’ll explore the "how" and "why" behind each technique.
As part of the experience, we’ll repot plants from their plastic containers into refreshed vintage terracotta pots, giving them a new home while enhancing their aesthetic. If the plant’s growth and form call for it, we’ll also engage in trimming or wiring techniques, helping shape and guide their growth.
While working with our plants, I'll share essential tips on succulent and bonsai care, including light, watering, and growth requirements, ensuring that you leave with the knowledge to nurture your own plants at home.
LESCSS
Hi, hello—I'm Zack and I’ve been a member of the CSSA/NYCSS for about a decade, joined the CCSS a few years ago, and helped launch the Lower East Side Cactus & Succulent Society in 2019. My passion for plants, habitat, and community has led me to holding roles on the various clubs executive boards, leading workshops, community expansion & trips. I’ve also given many talks about my travels, growing style, and other horticultural/botanic topics. I’m now on the board of directors of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America.
What's Included
Everything you need to create your own beautiful succulent bonsai habitat! Each participant will receive:
- Vintage terracotta pot: A timeless, rustic container to give your plant a charming and durable home.
- Special succulent bonsai potting soil: Carefully selected soil blend to promote healthy root growth and drainage, perfect for bonsai care.
- Succulent bonsai plant: A handpicked succulent that’s ready for training and shaping into your own bonsai masterpiece.
- Top dressing: A decorative finishing touch to complement your plant, adding texture and visual appeal to your creation.
