Bonsai Societies

Abs was founded in 1967 by motivated people who wanted a north american society that would cater to the needs of the individual.

Bonsai societies. Bonsai societies of florida bsf social media spotlight cancelling the convention does not mean we can t see you or your trees. The founders wanted an organization that was a source of information advice supplies and material about this horticultural form and hobby. Midwest bonsai society may show cancelled with the increasing spread of covid 19 in our chicagoland communities leading to the temporary closure of the chicago botanic garden today the midwest bonsai society board has decided to preemptively cancel the may exhibit originally scheduled for may 9th and 10th 2020. It is funded through registration fees for the meeting and through charitable contributions from donors like yourself.

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 midatlantic bonsai society is a 501 c 3 non profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the art of bonsai through its regional meeting. We provide programs for beginners novices and experienced enthusiasts. Mbs is a non profit organization dedicated to helping individuals in their efforts to increase their knowledge and skills in the art of bonsai.

Our club meets monthly at the atlanta botanical gardens abg and other bonsai related sites in the atlanta 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. 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. New england bonsai gardens began life as a single rented greenhouse way back in 1987.

The japanese tradition dates back over a thousand years. Since 1963 the atlanta bonsai society has promoted the art of bonsai in north georgia. This year s calendar includes events at the abg monastery of the holy spirit in conyers kenji miyata nuresery the gwinnett koi show. One of our favorite parts of our conventions is the ability to see old friends as well as their beautiful trees.

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. 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.