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Indulge in some food and drink while caring for your very own bonsai tree

Pot, prune, and design while munching on snacks and drinks.

By Ria Goveas

July 28, 2022

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Whether you’re an experienced plant parent or struggle to keep even succulents alive, this Bonsai Bar is for everyone. Attendees can choose their own Dwarf Jade tree, a beginner bonsai species that the organizer promises will remain alive (with a replacement guarantee if not). 

“This tree is a succulent — it doesn’t need a ton of water, is super hardy, used to adverse conditions and can grow inside, like a houseplant, which is great for people in Boston who might not have yards,” said Timothy Arsenault, founder of Bonsai Bar.

Pot, prune, and design your tree with borrowed tools and materials while munching on snacks and drinks from the various breweries and cafés serving as host.

“I think people really enjoy getting their hands dirty in the soil, and they get to be artistic while designing a plant,” Arsenault added.

With locations across Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, and Worcester, here is the upcoming schedule of bonsai bar events across Massachusetts starting August 3:

• Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Redemption Rock Brewing Company, Worcester
• Sunday, August 7, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Notch Brighton @ Charles River Speedway, Boston 
• Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Waltham
• Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Lamplighter Brewing CX, Cambridge
• Thursday, August 11, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston
• Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Dorchester Brewing, Boston
• Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Redemption Rock Brewing Company, Worcester
• Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Waltham
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston
• Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Redemption Rock Brewing Company, Worcester

Think you’ll need more guidance? There are follow-up video consultations that you can attend after the class, ensuring that you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to help your bonsai tree not only survive, but thrive. 

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