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Course introduction

Introducing the ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Fundamentals Course, an online tutorial offering unique insights into the fundamental concepts of ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï design and techniques. It provides important but often neglected instruction of plant-physiology and Japanese aesthetics, deepening your understanding of the living art of ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.

This expansive online tutorial builds upon the previous courses and takes a more fundamental approach to learning ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï techniques. By understanding how hormones and sugars determine plant shape for example, and how ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï techniques like fertilizing and pruning impacts these processes, we greatly improve our ability to shape and care for our ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï. The ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Fundamentals Course features 22 lessons on plant Physiology, Japanese aesthetics and Design principles in an exciting, easy-to-use platform. Filmed entirely in the beautiful garden of mr. Shinji Suzuki in Japan.

• Deepen your understanding of how plants work
• Learn why, how, and when to apply ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï techniques
• Delve into the aesthetics of Japanese design
• Recommended by the American ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Society and BCI

Your instructor

Michael Hagedorn

ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï professional who apprenticed under ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï master Shinji Suzuki in Obuse, Japan.