Coming Up

Saturday, January 25th: 12:00 pm

Several important items of discussion for the club will take place.

Alex will be giving a presentation on Yamadori.

Meaning of Yamadori:   Literally, a collection from mountains. The term means collecting wild trees growing in the fields and mountains, and planting them into containers or farm fields. It also refers to the plants collected from the wild.  (https://bonsai.shikoku-np.co.jp/en/word/2009/04/post-179.html)

All welcome!

  US Agricultural Department:  6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, TN

 

THEN February     root over rock bonsai

Saturday February 15, 2025:  Root over Rock Workshop

All are welcome to come and observe the workshops and browse the greenhouses for trees. 

 1356 Highway 163, Calhoun, TN

Participation limited to 6 persons per workshop
Morning Workshop:  9 a.m. to 12 noon:  Afternoon Workshop:  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 Cost of the Workshop: $35
Contact Carl  through email or by phone

Members check your email for details.

Non-members contact Carl at or   Contact Us

 

The Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society promotes knowledge, interest, education, and the enjoyment of bonsai and other living plant materials in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area.

An excellent documentary on the art of Bonsai featuring Shinji Suzuki is available here.

We invite experienced bonsaists, inexperienced bonsaists, and those having an interest in the art of bonsai to join our group to participate in monthly meetings and share with us knowledge, experience, and fellowship.

For information about membership and meetings, send us email or use our contact form.