Welcome to the Lotus Bonsai Nursery
and Gardens, one of your selected destinations
along the El Dorado County “Farm Trails” network.
As you arrive you are greeted by a serene hillside covered
with thousands of nature’s wonders. Trees that might
be only 12” tall but appear as though they are “forest
giants” greet the eye. Scott Chadd, the proprietor, began
working with Bonsai 35 years ago when he returned from military
service in Asia. The Lotus Bonsai Nursery has been in its
current location for the past 20 years and is recognized throughout
the United States as one of the best Bonsai nurseries.
Scott and his wife and partner, Bolet Salvador offer the widest
range of products and supplies for all levels of interest in the art
of Bonsai, from the master to the novice. There are about
300,000 trees in the
nursery with 1,500 of them being styled-Bonsai in
display containers. Over 3,000 Bonsai pots are for sale at the
nursery. They range from very large ceramic pots from all over
Asia to custom made high-fired clays produced by notable
American artists. The nursery also offers a wide variety of
Bonsai soils, tools, books and all products required for superior development and maintenance of Bonsai.
Scott and Bolet frequently travel throughout North America and
Asia in search of unique, beautiful, and robust trees to add to
their inventory. Every year Bonsai “Masters” from all over the
world come to the nursery to do demonstrations and workshops,
and work on improving the quality of trees at Lotus Bonsai
Nursery.
The busiest time at the
nursery is from November
until April. This is the season
when the trees are dormant
and much of the day is
spent repotting, wiring,
styling, and moving the
Bonsai to larger pots. In the
spring (April to June) the
colors are truly amazing;
flowers emerge, there  are
about 100 shades of green,
and the nursery comes back
to life from its winter slumber. In the summer, watering and trimming
the trees to keep them small are the two most important
tasks. Fall brings more amazing colors and remarkable changes
when the Bonsai begin to ready themselves for their long winter
sleep.
Many classes are offered at the Lotus Bonsai Nursery each year
and Scott and Bolet do presentations for numerous groups. But,
you are always welcome
to call and come
sit by the koi pond and
enjoy the serenity,
peace and beauty of
these lovely gardens.
Find Lotus Bonsai
Nursery & Gardens in
the West Area Map
#207. Call (530) 622-
9681 or visit www.lotusbonsai.com to make an appointment.
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