Professional Bio
Harry Tomlinson was a British bonsai artist, instructor and author who founded Greenwood Bonsai Studio near Nottingham in 1978.¹ He became one of Europe’s best-known bonsai professionals and helped introduce generations of enthusiasts to bonsai through teaching, demonstrations and books.²
Tomlinson developed Greenwood Bonsai into a highly regarded specialist nursery and teaching centre. His work combined practical horticulture with bonsai design, and he was widely respected for sharing his knowledge with beginners and experienced practitioners alike.¹²
He was also the author of several bonsai books, including The Complete Book of Bonsai, a practical guide to bonsai cultivation and design that was published internationally and translated into multiple languages.²³
Tomlinson retired from Greenwood Bonsai in 2008, when his sons Corin and Paul took over the business.¹ He died on 2 March 2014.⁴ His influence continues through Greenwood Bonsai Studio, his publications and the many bonsai enthusiasts he taught and inspired.
Sources
¹ Greenwood Bonsai Studio – About Greenwood
https://www.bonsai.co.uk/about/
² Bonsai-Info – Harry Tomlinson
https://www.bonsai-info.net/bonsai-literatur/tomlinson.htm
³ Greenwood Bonsai Studio – The Complete Book of Bonsai
https://www.bonsai.co.uk/product/the-complete-book-of-bonsai/
⁴ Bonsai Eejit – RIP Harry Tomlinson / family announcement
https://bonsaieejit.com/2014/03/02/rip-harry-tomlinson/