![]() ![]() Encouraged to sell and teach bonsai, his business “The House of Bonsai” was established. In 1967, at the age of sixteen, he began lecturing to garden clubs in the Charleston area. Bill explored the beautiful hillsides and came home with plants for bonsai and numerous cases of poison ivy. His learning continued when in 1966 the Valavanis family moved to Charleston, West Virginia. Later he learned that his “pine seedlings” were actually pieces of club moss. ![]() ![]() During an exploratory nature hike along the shore of Lake Michigan, he once collected hundreds of small “pine seedlings” and individually planted them. He was hooked from the start and eagerly sought information and tried to shape plants into primitive bonsai. In the early 1960s, Bill was given a Japanese yew to “try for bonsai” at a local bonsai demonstration. Frisbees Landscaping Ponds and Patios serve Monroe County: Greece, Spencerport, Chili, Ogden, Irondequoit, Brighton, Pittsford, Penfield, Webster, Perinton, Fairport and all the greater Rochester, NY area with custom design and only the finest products on the market.William Valavanis has been practicing the art of bonsai since a young boy. Our services include the design and maintenance of Ecosystem Ponds, Healing and Therapy Gardens, Pondless waterfalls and water features, Custom Bubbling Rocks, fountainscapes, Paver Patios and walkways and seasonal cleanouts. We believe that having your own peaceful, Heaven on Earth space has the power to help anyone decompress in this busy, hectic world. We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to sharing our love of the water garden lifestyle. We specialize in creating beautiful Koi Ponds, pondless water features and Paver Patios that will add to the serenity of your personal haven. ![]() At Frisbees Landscaping, Ponds and Patios, we are passionate about providing you with the perfect outdoor paradise for your home. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |