THE SERIES IN BRIEF
The Bonsai 101 Series will cover a range of topics to help you start on your bonsai journey. Each session will feature a different instructor, so you will get to meet knowledgeable members from the Society. Following a short presentation on each topic, the instructors will hold a Q&A segment and discussion with participating Members.
SESSION DETAILS
All the Bonsai 101 Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. You will receive the link to the Zoom session in the TBS Newsletters. All Members of the TBS in good standing are welcome to join.
Topics
Online Resources
We created a repository of online resources to complement and expand each topic covered under each Session page. We encourage you to immerse yourself in these resources prior to the Session in order to promote a constructive discussion afterwards.
Beginner Books
The Little Book of Bonsai
Jonas Dupuich
Bonsai 4 Me Publishing – Various Titles
Harry Harrington
The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook – The Complete Guide for Beginners
Yukio Hirose
The Bonsai Survival Manual
Colin Lewis
Where to Buy
Toronto Bonsai Society
The TBS sells bonsai wire and tools; and members sell plant material, pots, etc.
Professionals
Bonsai Mirai – Ryan Neil (Oregon, US)
Eisei-en – Bjorn Bjorholm (Tennessee, US)
Crataegus – Michael Haggedorn (Oregon, US)
Bill Valavanis (Rochester, NY, US)
Saruyama Bonsai – Peter Warren (UK)
Kisetsu-en – Morten Albek (EU)
Bonsai4Me – Harry Harrington (UK)
Herons Bonsai – Peter Chan (UK)