Bonsai staging with Bonsai Artist John Luhnow
John is a master bonsai artist, not only in the traditional bonsai of miniaturized trees, but also specializes in succulent plants.Those of us who have admired his work know that John’s staged plants have been honored as the Best of Show at the InterCity in the Bonsai category, among other prestigious awards.

In the world of bonsai, which is quite separate from the world of cacti and succulents, John is or has been a member of 5 different bonsai clubs over the past 18 years. His instructors are nationally and internationally respected. John has taught the art of bonsai for the past 3 years. (Not a “new-kid-on-the-block”). John will instruct on the basic bonsai techniques as they apply to our cactus and succulent plants.

Sign up for the Inner Circle Club and
Stage Your Plant with Larry or John

Exciting Features for the “Inner Circle” participants:
- Strictly limited to 8 people per presentation.
- Participants will have direct access to Larry or John.
- Potting soil provided by the Caro Desert Nursery.

The presenters will help you stage your plants.
They will offer assistance with:
- Plant selection
- Staging pot selection
- Rock & top dressing selection
- Trimming plant for aesthetic presentation
- Aesthetic considerations.
- Positioning of all elements to create a balanced and artistic presentation.

Inner Circle attendees will be able to:
o Sit at a table with Larry or John
o Ask Larry or John for their opinion on your ideas
o Have Larry or John give you ideas on how to best present your plant.
o Show Larry or John the completed product and get their evaluation, and as time allows, changes can be made to perfect the final presentation.

Wow you’ve got to get in on this!

Workshop Times
10:00 – Noon – Larry Grammer
1:00 – 3:00 – John Luhnow
3:30 – 5:30 – Larry Grammer

Inner Circle Cost: $35 per person per session
Strictly limited to 8 persons per session!
Sign up now @ www.CaroDesert.com

You can bring your own plants, or show up empty handed (with a “blank pallet”) and acquire show-quality plants, pots and staging material (top dressings and rocks) at the Caro Desert Nursery.

Please Note: Space will be provided for non Inner Circle attendees to stage up their plants. No asking Larry or John questions during their presentations please.

Potters Sale

First Of The Year Buying Opportunity
Of Fine Ceramic Pottery

Come and be the first to acquire the new pots of the 2010 year.
Many of these potters create new and gorgeous pots over the fall and winter.
Be among the first to see their new creations.

Currently Scheduled Potters:
- Joe Wujcik
- Mark Muradian
- Karenn Ohlinder
-Debbie & Charlie Ball
-Steve Pate

Joe Wujcik
A talented potter with his signature pottery pleasing for any plant.
Joe is introducing some great new colors and patterns.

Mark Muradian
The word large comes to mind with Mark’s pots as well as extremely creative.
I have been seeing some new and fun patterns as well as new shapes.

Debbie & Charlie Ball
These one of a kind creations are great for any succulent plant.
Each pot has a unique feel with creative patterns and glazes.

Karenn Ohlinder
Dark and almost ancient civilization is the feel one gets from Karenn’s pottery.
Pot sizes from Lithops to large Cyphostema. A real So. Cal favorite!




Steve Pate
Not seen often here in Southern California, as he resides in Stockton.
Steve has thrown, smooth and matching shapes as seen in the
Huntington Desert Conservatory as well as free form pottery which range
from small bonsai shapes to deep large pots.

Greenhouses open for plant sales
The greenhouses will be open all day for you to choose that special plant for staging. Choose from plants not available at sales before.
Our propogater, Rene has been propagating some fun new plants which will now be available for sale, many for the first time.

You can arrive hungry.
Food for everyone!
Food and beverages will be provided during the festivities.
There will be a barbecue after the last workshop has completed –
about 5:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday March 20th
from 9am till ????
The Caro Desert Nursery
9607 East Avenue S12,
Littlerock, CA 93543
Call to reserve your
Incredible Staging Workshop spot TODAY.
661-456-0787 - OR -