Bonsai 101

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.

Bonsai Guru

Kim’s Nature

Tropical Expressions

Canada Bonsai


Professionals

Bonsai Empire

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)


Magazines

Bonsai Tonight

International Bonsai

Bonsai Focus


Forums

Bonsai Nut

Internet Bonsai Club