Meeting Schedule

August 10 - Presentation with guest expert John Romano, current Artist in Residence at the New England Bonsai Gardens

Members should bring in the trees that they would like to exhibit at Heritage Gardens in September and Mr. Romano will help us with final tree selection and preparation for display.

September 12 - Club Picnic and Auction

Join us for our favorite event of the year! The Auction and Picnic will be on Saturday September 12 (Sunday rain date) at TJ Seguin's home. It’s the perfect day to relax with fellow enthusiasts, share a meal, and place your bids on a wide variety of trees and supplies looking for a new home. Come for the food, stay for the friendly competition, and leave with the next masterpiece for your collection.

October 12 - Apex Development with Garrit Frase

The apex is more than just the top of the tree; it’s the crown that defines its character and age. In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of creating 'soft' and naturalistic tops, moving away from rigid triangles to more mature, rounded silhouettes. Master the techniques of branch placement and thinning to ensure your tree’s summit looks as ancient as its trunk.

November 9 - Deciduous Winter Prep

Get your maples, elms, and hornbeams ready for the new year by mastering the essentials of dormant-season care. This class covers the 'how and why' of winter pruning; thinning out heavy tops, removing cluttered growth, and wiring primary branches while the wood is flexible. Gain the skills to improve your tree’s ramification and health before the first buds break.

December - TBD

Annual Holiday Party