No, not race cars, bonsai trees. Lots and lots of them, large and small field-grown stock provided by Mark Comstock will be sold first come first served at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton on August 23. Plus pots, books and more from the estate of MHBS founding member Josie Biondo. On hand to help you choose yourContinue reading “Don’t miss the August 23 Super Stock Sale”
Category Archives: Events
August TWIG and upcoming events
Summer is still sizzling at MHBS with our big Comstock Sales Weekend August 23, plus more great events right through fall. Download the August TWIG to learn more. Aug. 23 • Comstock Sales Weekend with Jim Doyle Sept 5 • 1st Friday Art Show at the Granite Museum in Granville, NY Sept. 19-21 • Club show in SaratogaContinue reading “August TWIG and upcoming events”
Big Bonsai Stock Sale August 23
The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society invites you to a giant sale of bonsai material, pots, books and more on August 23 at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton. On hand to help you choose your next tree will be guest bonsai master Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way. Mark Comstock is bringing a big selection of hardyContinue reading “Big Bonsai Stock Sale August 23”
Big Doings for MHBS July 27
JULY 27 is an all day event for MHBS beginning at 9 am. Our monthly meeting will feature two great activities: 1- BONSAI STAND BUILDING The club has chosen a spacious three-tier bench for this project. Myron has modified the plans to make it portable and storable, and it features three eight-foot shelves of treated woodContinue reading “Big Doings for MHBS July 27”
July TWIG
Big news in this month’s TWIG newsletter, including bench building, material and pot sales (bonsai pots, not the other kind). Download the July TWIG.
Potentilla Workshop at PFM Bonsai
Working with excellent material obtained from a club member, Pauline will hold a Potentilla Demo and Workshop on June 29 at 10am at PFM Bonsai, featuring a lesson about this hardy species followed by a demo, tree to be raffled. For those in the workshop, trees will be offered at club cost and selected byContinue reading “Potentilla Workshop at PFM Bonsai”
June TWIG and upcoming stuff
A June 29 Potentilla Workshop at PFM Bonsai is just one of the ways to get your bonsai on as we head toward summer. Spaces are very limited so reserve your spot now and nab one of these sweet Potentillas, styled with lesson and assistance by Pauline. Click to download the MHBS June TWIG newsletterContinue reading “June TWIG and upcoming stuff”
Wild Bonsai Weekend with Mark Arpag, May 24-25
If you want your trees to win awards like Mark Arpag’s trees do, start at the Wild Bonsai Weekend, May 24-25 at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton, when Mark will share techniques to help you develop blue ribbon Eastern White Cedars. Bring your own Thuja or choose a workshop tree from beautiful collected material inContinue reading “Wild Bonsai Weekend with Mark Arpag, May 24-25”
Mary Madison
It may sound silly to most people, but to bonsai enthusiasts the nickname “The Buttonwood Queen” is a compliment to the incredible tropical skills of Florida’s Mary Madison, who refined her skills at the elbow of John Naka and Ben Oki. Mary’s knowledge of tropicals is legendary and her trees have been selected for exhibit inContinue reading “Mary Madison”
Forest Workshops this weekend
Create a forest this weekend at PFM Bonsai. Saturday and Sunday workshops with Pauline offer great material including amur maples, junipers, Chinese elm, quince and larch. After the lesson, choose a slab or container (or bring your own) and start creating. The class is $40 plus cost of materials. No class charge for members ofContinue reading “Forest Workshops this weekend”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 