Meeting Schedule

July 13 - Bonsai Manipulation with Maples lead by TJ Seguin

Take control of your maple’s design by learning the art of intentional manipulation. This meeting focuses on the techniques specific to deciduous trees, including air layering for better nebari, internode management, and healing large scars. Learn how to work with the tree's natural vigor to create a balanced, elegant structure that shines in both summer leaf and winter silhouette.

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 - TBD - Club Picnic and Auction

Join us for our favorite event of the year! The annual Club Picnic and Auction! 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

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