Our Calendar

 

At each meeting we have information and training on general tree care, profile one species of tree,  and

our Beginners Corner where members new to the hobby can get their questions answered.

January 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Douglas Fir

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Small Juniper

Program:

  • Deciduous Winter Pruning
  • 5 Pruning Secrets
  • Getting ready for Spring work
  • Cleaning Ceramics
  • Formal Upright Bonsai Style

07 Febuary 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Burning Bush

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Medium size spruce     

Program:

  • Repotting Basics– Soil Mixes
  • Ceramics Overview
  • Heating Pads
  • Bringing Trees out of Winter Storage
  • Preparing trees for exhibit

07 March 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Ginkgo

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Medium size juniper

Program:

04 April 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Shantung Maple         

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Medium size Cypress

Program:

02 May 2026

Annual Show at Botanical Garden  May 17-18

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Jim Alexander

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Large Juniper

Program: 

  • Slanting Style Bonsai
  • Air Layering
  • Bonsai Aftercare

06 June 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Japanese Black Pine

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Pine bonsai

Program: 

  • Partial defoliation of deciduous
  • Fine Wiring
  • Summer deciduous maintenance
  • Semi-Cascade Style Bonsai

11th July 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Alberta Spruce

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Japanese Maple

Program: 

01 August 2026

Brunch at a members home

05 September 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Chinese Hackberry

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Old Juniper

Program:

03 October 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Satsuki Azalea

Bonsai from Nursery Stock: Bonsai care basics

Program:

  • Root Over Rock Bonsai Style
  • Pine Needle Cleaning
  • Dog Tree/Pot exchange

07 November 2026

Monthly Care Guide

Species Study: Eastern Redbud

Program:

  • How to store trees for winter
  • Systemic Pest Controls
  • Raft Style Bonsai
  • What is the easiest bonsai for a beginner?
  • Styling Mistake all beginners make

05 December 2026

Holiday Party

Join the Virginia Bonsai Society

Anyone interested in Bonsai is welcome to join the Virginia Bonsai Society.

Membership dues are $36.00 per year for individuals or $54.00 for families. 

Reach Us

Address

Monthly meetings are held at Greenbriar Church, 1101 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, 23320

Email

vabonsaisociety@gmail.com

Visit

Most months, we meet on the first SATURDAYS at 9:30:am, but please refer to our Calendar

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