Bonsai Societies
One of our favorite parts of our conventions is the ability to see old friends as well as their beautiful trees.
Bonsai societies. New england bonsai gardens began life as a single rented greenhouse way back in 1987. Since 1963 the atlanta bonsai society has promoted the art of bonsai in north georgia. The japanese tradition dates back over a thousand years. Our goal is to educate both our members and the general public in the art form known as bonsai pronounced bone sigh the ancient asian art of growing miniature trees in pots.
Bonsai 盆栽 plant tray is a japanese art form using trees grown in containers. We provide programs for beginners novices and experienced enthusiasts. The founders wanted an organization that was a source of information advice supplies and material about this horticultural form and hobby. This year s calendar includes events at the abg monastery of the holy spirit in conyers kenji miyata nuresery the gwinnett koi show.
Bonsai societies of florida bsf social media spotlight cancelling the convention does not mean we can t see you or your trees. Similar practices exist in other cultures including the chinese tradition of penzai or penjing from which the art originated and the miniature living landscapes of vietnamese hòn non bộ. The boise bonsai society bbs is a group of dedicated bonsai enthusiasts from the greater boise idaho area. The bonsai society of portland oregon promotes the art of bonsai through education with monthly club meetings mentoring classes library resources and social events.
Mbs is a non profit organization dedicated to helping individuals in their efforts to increase their knowledge and skills in the art of bonsai. Mbs also seeks to foster an increased awareness of the art of bonsai and of the society s activities among the general public of southeastern wisconsin. Abs was founded in 1967 by motivated people who wanted a north american society that would cater to the needs of the individual. Today it s a sprawling eight acre nursery in bellingham ma complete with eight separate greenhouses and the largest bonsai tree supply collection on the east coast.
Our club meets monthly at the atlanta botanical gardens abg and other bonsai related sites in the atlanta area. Join the bonsai society of portland and participate in an educational and pleasurable learning environment.