The North Carolina Arboretum’s annual Carolina Bonsai Expo will be held on Saturday, October 13, and Sunday, October 14, 2018, in the Arboretum’s Baker Exhibit Center and Education Center buildings.
This nationally known event features juried displays by bonsai enthusiasts hailing from a seven-state region, including N.C., S.C., G.a., Ala., Tenn., Va. and Pa. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in bonsai workshops, watch free demonstrations and purchase bonsai plants and supplies.
KBS Members meeting to prepare for the Asheville Carolina Bonsai Expo.
Meeting will be held at Shannon’s from 10am-1pm. Bring your best tree (cleaned, prepped, moss, stand or mat, accent plant) for display selection.
New members of course always welcome to come to learn more about the art!
Congratulations to the 2018 KBS Winter Display show winners!
Last week’s Azalea Workshop with Dave Kreutz was a big success! We thank Dave for sharing his knowledge, he was a wealth of information on Azaleas. Contact Ken for notes (and photos courtesy Ken!)
Congrats Tom for winning best deciduous with his American hornbeam!
Last call on the gate pass for NC EXPO Show on Oct 14-15. Click HERE for more details!
Be sure to check out KBS Event Schedule page, updated Calendar through early 2018.
As some of you know that Tom and Catherine Bjorholm have retiring from their Bonsai business. Thanks, Tom and Catherine for many years of helping us!
Be sure to check out the updated Schedule page (click above in the menu bar) for the upcoming October meeting dates/times, NC Arboretum show, and the Azalea workshop in November!
In June, KBS welcomed back bonsai master Bjorn Bjorholm for a workshop focused on juniper and other conifers. Photos below, and also check out upcoming events/workshops at the Schedule page – updated for June thru the fall!
If you are interested in learning more about bonsai master Bjorn, his art, and his nursery in Japan, please visit his website: BjornBjornlom.com
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