Bonsai In Chicago

As a chicago native and alumnus of the midwest bonsai society i cannot tell you how much it warms my heart to hear that bonsai is alive and well in chicago.
Bonsai in chicago. We are open for business masks required. On rotating display each bonsai takes the stage at the peak of its beauty. The chicago botanic garden s collection of nearly 200 bonsai includes gifts from the midwest bonsai society and from japanese bonsai master susumu nakamura. October 24 25 jan culek october 24 saturday 9am 4pm.
At bc bonsai the art of bonsai is our passion. A few general comments about bonsai in chicagoland. Andy smith from golden arrow bonsai in deadwood south dakota is one of the finest collector of trees for bonsai in the united states. We are becoming nationally known for our field grown pre bonsai.
A walk through the bonsai courtyards among the chicago botanic garden s world class plant displays is a specialty collection of close to 200 priceless bonsai trees that have been trained to grow in pots or trays. I had no idea such a thing existed and when she took me to a nursery that had a few trees it made a lasting impression. Reviews on bonsai in chicago il bonsai cafe belmont flower market the hidden gardens qideas gethsemane garden center adams son gardens sprout home fashion house tan thana gift vern goers greenhouse. Pall has performed on many international stages and is one of the world s most popular bonsai artists.
The decision was not made lightly. Mid america bonsai exhibit at the chicago botanic garden. There are no dedicated bonsai stores in chicago and the best bonsai specific shopping is still found at mbs s shows in spring and summer at the chicago botanic garden. It is with great pleasure that i announce that international bonsai master walter pall will be at the chicago botanic garden performing a demonstration on the collection s oldest tree.
Among the trees donated by nakamura was a japanese white pine that has been trained for at least 100 years. If you are a beginner we do not recommend buying bonsai in the period from october 15 to april 15. Bonsai master walter pall contemplates his work. With a little online research and a single book i was able to keep this first tree alive.
My mother introduced me to bonsai in chicago. We are not a garden or landscaping business. We only do bonsai and have unique bonsai and pre bonsai trees on hand for your enjoyment and pruchase. It all started in 2001 when my wife gave me a bonsai for my birthday.
We are minutes from chicago illinois.