The Mohawk Valley Bonsai Club has graciously invited all who are interested to attend their March 14th event – Japanese aesthetics, traditional bonsai display and an introduction to suiseki by Sean Smith. The event will be held at NY Energy Zone next to the Utica Zoo 1-3:30pm. Details can be found on the Mohawk ValleyContinue reading “Mohawk Valley Bonsai Club, Utica NY – March 14th Sean Smith Event, Open Invitation”
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February: BYOT Workshop at Faddegons Nursery Coming up – January: Recap of Repotting presentation by Micheal Hagedorn
Happy February to all and a reminder that our next club meeting and a BYOT (bring your own tree) workshop will be held at Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, NY on Feb 22nd from 11am to 3pm. (Please note the location/venue change for this month) Bring your tree(s) to work on or see what nursery stockContinue reading “February: BYOT Workshop at Faddegons Nursery Coming up – January: Recap of Repotting presentation by Micheal Hagedorn”
Recaps and Upcoming Event! Wiring Workshop, 2025 Club Holiday Party, and Michael Hagedorn virtual presentation!
Happy New Year 2026 to all of our members and friends! We hope for a year filled with learning, fun, and bonsai. We’ll kick things off with a big post……. Membership renewals are due and can be purchased on our online payments page for individuals or households – no inflation here! dues rates are beingContinue reading “Recaps and Upcoming Event! Wiring Workshop, 2025 Club Holiday Party, and Michael Hagedorn virtual presentation!”
2026 Memberships
Online payment links are up and active for 2026 membership dues on our online payments page – no inflation here this year! The cost of annual memebership is unchanged at $45 for an individual or $60 for a household membership. The MHBS is our members and the members make the MHBS so we encourage currentContinue reading “2026 Memberships”
Wiring Workshop @ DJH Bonsai & Holiday Luncheon (RSVP)!
The holiday season and our fall events are upon us! – a wiring workshop at our November 23rd meeting at DJH Bonsai and our hoilday luncheon/party for club members on December 7th at Dinosaur BBQ. We’d love foryou to join us at our November meeting and wiring workshop on November 23rd, courtesy of David HodgettsContinue reading “Wiring Workshop @ DJH Bonsai & Holiday Luncheon (RSVP)!”
Jon Romano Workshops and Demo
Thanks to everyone who participated in the full and half day workshops with Mr. Romano! There was some really great styling made on trees under our visiting artist’s guidance. And a big thank you to DJH Bonsai for hosting the workshops, our club meeting, and the demonstration/presentation by Mr. Romano that followed. After the monthlyContinue reading “Jon Romano Workshops and Demo”
Workshops with John Romano 9/27 and 9/28 – registration open!
Workshops with John Romano @ DJH Bonsai in Feura Bush are now open for registration for MHBS members – you can sign up (and also get a membership if needed) on the online payments page. Workshops will be a full day working with Mr. Romano on Saturday September 27th, 9a-4p and a half day inContinue reading “Workshops with John Romano 9/27 and 9/28 – registration open!”
Carlton Hollow Bonsai Event! Saturday, August 9th 10am-4pm
If you’re free please consider joining us for a bonsai event at the Carlton Hollow Senior Apartments! The address is 2000 Carlton Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. It is at the intersection of Northline Road and Greenfield Avenue. The event will take place in the 1st floor activity room of building 1000. Bring your treesContinue reading “Carlton Hollow Bonsai Event! Saturday, August 9th 10am-4pm”
Kusamono with Young Choe
The MHBS welcomed visiting artist Young Choe in June. Ms. Choe hosted two half day member workshops on Saturday, both of which were very popular and productive. Young gave tips, teaching, and doses of humor in between working with each of the workshop registrants. She spoke about types of plants selected for kusamono, soil, moss,Continue reading “Kusamono with Young Choe”
MHBS 2025 Annual Club Show Recap
Our club show for 2025 is in the books and was a great success! A huge thank you goes out to our activities director and show committee members for their work setting up the event as well as to all the members who contributed to planning, setup, display, and takedown…..the show would not be possibleContinue reading “MHBS 2025 Annual Club Show Recap”