Winter 2009 Florida Bonsai

Florida Bonsai

The new 2009 Winter issue is here! Featuring contributions by Erik Wigert, John Bishop, Alberto Cruz, Ronn Miller, Carol Partelow, Paul Pikel and others.

Visiting Artists

Coming to Florida in 2010:

  • Ben Oki
  • Lindsay Shiba
  • Robert Mahler
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Recent Updates

Wigert's Bonsai annual Open House

by Erik Wigert, 2010-02-16
This year it will be held at our new North Ft Myers location. We will feature Pedro Morales and his wife Yrene Vasquez as our headliners. [ more ]

3rd annual Bonsai Exhibit at On top of the World

by Henning Glatter-Gotz, 2010-01-16
The 3rd annual Bonsai Exhibit at On top of the World is a few weeks away, and I'm ready for you to tell me what plants you want to show. Last year we had 52 trees (38 species) from 15 members. [ more ]

New Classes Offered - Introduction to Bonsai

by Henning Glatter-Gotz, 2010-01-16
Introduction to Bonsai - Growing and Training Techniques. I am now offering a class, beginning in January, for those who would like to learn the art of bonsai and start in the right direction. [ more ]

Large podocarpus demonstration

by Robert L. Pinder, 2009-11-19
We have a very special study group Planned for December 13th.
We have a beautiful, large podocarpus ready style and we invite you to join us for this demonstration and learning experience. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! [ more ]

Bonsai Society of the Palm Beaches - Auction

by Rita Rosenberg, 2009-11-19
The Bonsai Society of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual Holiday Bonsai Auction Tuesday evening, December 1st, 2009, at 7:15 PM, with a preview beginning at 6:30 PM. [ more ]

Jim Smith's son, Doug, passed away

by Tom Kehoe, 2009-11-17
Jim Smith has asked me to let you all know that his son, Doug, died this afternoon while in hospice care. Jim and Billie were with him, and he had a peaceful end. As most of you know, Doug has been struggling with cancer and recently had a small stroke. [ more ]