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# Bonsai Society of Brevard

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- [Brevard Bonsai Blog](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/blog/) - Bonsai Related News The Bonsai Society of Brevard is one of the many clubs within the Bonsai Societies of Florida.
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Aug 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-aug-2026/) - Aug 15th - Bonsai Society of Brevard Annual Bonsai Show From 1pm to 4pm on Aug 15th, the Bonsai Society of Brevard invites members, friends, and the public to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the art of bonsai. Come admire a wonderful collection of trees created by our members, meet fellow bonsai enthusiasts, and enjoy light refreshments. BSOB
- [Bonsai in Brevard - June 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-june-2026/) - June 20th - Exposed Root Workshop Review At this meeting we will revisit and review the exposed root plantings we did in Sept 2024. At that meeting, Rob guided us in creating an exposed root style pre-bonsai tree using PVC pipe, wire, and rocks. And it's time to consider repotting once again! For those who
- [Bonsai in Brevard - April 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-april-2026/) - Jobutacaba* Tree - Speed Styling The April program will be a version of "Bonsai Styling - the Speed Dating Way." Ten willing members will be drawn from random and sequentially work on a Jobutacaba tree in 5 minute bursts. After five minutes the next person goes and so on until the tree is styled. The
- [Bonsai in Brevard - March 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-march-2026/) - Visiting Artist - German Arellano Note: This month, we meet at St Timothy's Lutheran Church at 1pm. St Timothy Lutheran Church, 1903 Croton Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 Germán Arellano will be performing the demonstration at the March BSOB Club meeting on Mar 21st at 1pm. He is a Colombian bonsai artist known for blending the
- [Bonsai in Brevard - February 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-february-2026/) - Feb 21st - Hackberry Demo by Adam Lavigne Adam Lavigne will be styling a very nice Hackberry that the club has owned for many years. It's the perfect time to style this species and one lucky BSOB club member will get the tree after the demo. Adam will be demonstrating air layering and other techniques
- [Bonsai in Brevard - January 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-january-2026/) - Jan 17th - Dueling Bald Cypress This meeting is going to be a blast! We’ve received two beautiful Bald Cypress trees from Ray M.’s estate (big thanks!). We’ll split into two teams for a fun styling competition, and in the end, the trees will be raffled off to two lucky BSOB 2026 members. The photo
- [Bonsai in Brevard - December 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-december-2025/) - Dec 20th - Pot Luck and Forest Planting The December club meeting is packed with fun events. First, we will hold our yearly holiday pot-luck meal. The club provides the meat, drinks, and all table settings. You bring your favorite dish to share. We will also hold the BSOB club-level styling competition. See this post BSOB
- [BSOB Styling Competition for 2026](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bsob-styling-competition-for-2026/) - Overview and rules for styling competition The Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) uses the styling competition to promote the art of bonsai. The three levels of styling competition are: Local level, District level, and State level.BSOB Local level: 20 Dec 2025 at December BSOB club meeting (1pm) District 6 level: 21 Feb 2026 at
- [Bonsai in Brevard - November 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-november-2025/) - Nov 15th - Forest Planting This month's club meeting is all about forest plantings. Bring your own forest for show and tell. Then afterward, Rob will lead the club in a group planting. He's going to surprise us with the species. Note: This month, we will meet at the Melbourne Public Library, 540 E. Fee
- [EPCOT 2026 Bonsai Application Reminder](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/epcot-2026-bonsai-application-reminder/) - Disney display signup by December 31 Since the inception of the Flower and Garden Festival in 1997, the Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) has collaborated with Walt Disney World (WDW) to showcase Bonsai at Epcot. This display is far from ordinary and involves a process unlike any typical exhibit creation. To Disney ticket holders, what
- [Bonsai in Brevard - September 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-september-2025/) - Sept 20th - Jaboticaba This month's club meeting will feature TJ Snyman who will perform a demonstration of a large Jaboticaba. A drawing for the tree will be held after the demo. The Jaboticaba tree (Plinia cauliflora) is native to eastern and southeastern Brazil, with its range extending into Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. It’s especially
- [Bonsai Club Auction and Picnic - 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-club-auction-and-picnic-2025/) - October 18th, 2025: Multi-Club Auction & Picnic Save that date! Several clubs (CFBC, TCBS, HUKYU, KAWA, Shofu and others) are expected to attend this year's auction and picnic. Flyer is here. Last year we had another record auction with more items sold than ever. We expect the trend to continue with even more participation this
- [Bonsai at the Zoo - 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-zoo-2025/) - Aug 16-17: Bonsai at the Zoo The annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) will be held on Aug 16-17, 2025. Club members will display their trees amidst the beauty and adventure of the Zoo atmosphere. See multiple bonsai trees on display and watch bonsai demonstrations by local
- [Bonsai in Brevard - July 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-july-2025/) - July 19th - Exposed Root Workshop Review At this meeting we will revisit and review the exposed root plantings we did in Sept 2024. At that meeting, Rob guided us in creating an exposed root style pre-bonsai tree using PVC pipe, wire, and rocks. And it's time to repot! For those who have trees from
- [Bonsai in Brevard - June 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-june-2025/) - June 21 - Cosmic Style Jaboticaba and BYOT AC Castle won the 2025 BSF Styling Competition for his Hollywood juniper, recognized for its design inspired by nature. With that honor, AC will present "Cosmic Bonsai," a demo and bring your own tree workshop as part of the June program. In the demonstration, he will show
- [Bonsai in Brevard - May 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-may-2025/) - May 17 - Bonsai Club: Convention Tuneup and BYOT The BSF 2025 Convention will begin on May 23rd and conclude on May 25th. Rob Kempinski is the Exhibit Chair and has coordinated with BSOB to arrange the exhibition this year. The theme for this year is “Let’s do Something Different”. The primary activity for the
- [Bonsai in Brevard - March 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-march-2025/) - March 15 - Bonsai Club: Bring Your Own Tree BYOT is a great way to get specific input on your trees. Club experts will help you with styling decisions, pruning, wiring, and give horticultural advice. This is a great time to work on many tropical species. Bring tree(s) and tools. Wire to be provided by
- [Bonsai Club Auction and Picnic - 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-club-auction-and-picnic-2024/) - Announcement - New Date January 25, 2025 We have rescheduled the 2024 Auction for January 25, 2025 and plan to hold another Auction in October 2025. Save these dates! Several clubs (CFBC, TCBS, HUKYU, KAWA, Shofu and others) are expected to attend this year's auction and picnic. Flyer is here. We've transitioned to on-line signups,
- [Bonsai in Brevard - January 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-january-2025/) - January 18, 2025 - Podacarpus Demo Join us for the BSOB monthly meeting on January 18, 2025 where Blaine Johnson will demonstrate how to style and care for a Podacarpus. Blaine is a well experienced artist and has a great eye for this artform. From "all things bonsai", "The Podocarpus is an evergreen tree with
- [Bonsai in Brevard - December 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-december-2024/) - December 21, 2024 - Holiday Celebration NOTE: we will NOT meet in the library. Instead, we will meet at Saint Timothy's church meeting room for this year's holiday party celebration. 1903 Croton Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935-3333. The December club meeting is packed with fun events. First, we will hold our yearly holiday pot-luck meal. The club
- [BSOB Styling Competition for 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bsf-styling-competition-for-2024/) - Overview and rules for styling competition The Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) uses the styling competition to promote the art of bonsai. The three levels of styling competition are: Local level, District level, and State level.BSOB Local level: 21 Dec 2024 at December BSOB club meeting (1pm) District 6 level: 25 Jan 2025 at
- [EPCOT 2025 Bonsai Application Reminder](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/epcot-2025-bonsai-application-reminder/) - Disney display signup by December 31 Since the inception of the Flower and Garden Festival in 1997, the Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) has collaborated with Walt Disney World (WDW) to showcase Bonsai at Epcot. This display is far from ordinary and involves a process unlike any typical exhibit creation. To Disney ticket holders, what
- [Bonsai in Brevard - November 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-november-2024/) - November 16, 2024 - Photo Workshop Join us for the BSOB monthly meeting on November 16th, where we’ll delve into the art of tree photography and explore techniques you can try at home. Rob Kempinski will guide the session, equipped with a camera, lights, and a backdrop to create a studio setup for capturing stunning
- [Bonsai in Brevard - October 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-october-2024/) - October 19 - Trip to Agresta Gardens Please note the club will not formally meet during the month of October 2024. Instead, BSOB will visit Agresta Gardens in east Orlando. Ben Agresta is a gracious host who encourages visitors (especially bonsai clubs) to see his collection. It's truely one of the best collections east of
- [Bonsai in Brevard - September 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-september-2024/) - Sept 21st - Exposed Root Workshop Join us at the September BSOB Meeting for a workshop on the Exposed Root style of bonsai. At the workshop each member will start a bonsai tree on its journey as an exposed root style. Trees and material will be provided. All you need to do is bring tools
- [Bonsai at the Zoo - Report Out](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-zoo-2024-2/) - A HUGE SUCCESS! A big thanks to the Brevard Zoo for hosting the annual 2-day cooperative event with the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) on Aug 17-18, 2024. It was quite a weekend with 1439 guest walking through the bonsai exhibit and vendor area. This year the Zoo hosted many other organizations who discussed topics
- [Bonsai in Brevard - August 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-august-2024/) - August 17 to 18 - Bonsai at the zoo! Please note the club will not formally meet during the month of August 2024. Instead, BSOB and the Brevard Zoo will host a Bonsai at the Zoo event on August 17 and 18. See this post for more details. Also note there will be a joint
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Bonsai Classes](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-bonsai-class-4/) - Beginner and Intermediate - Aug 18, 2024! The BSOB club is hosting a joint beginner and intermediate class during this year's Brevard Zoo event. These bonsai classes will be part of the annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB). The classes will be held concurrently allowing beginners and
- [Bonsai at the Zoo - 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-zoo-2024/) - Aug 17-18: Bonsai at the Zoo The annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) will be held on Aug 17-18, 2024. Club members will display their trees amidst the beauty and adventure of the Zoo atmosphere. See multiple bonsai trees on display and watch bonsai demonstrations by local
- [Bonsai in Brevard - July 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-july-2024/) - July 20 - Companion Plant Workshop Build your own Shitakusa at this workshop. Cost is $25. You will get plants, pot, and soil to create your own companion plant to take home. There are only 10 spots available. To reserve your spot, place your order here. The term Shitakusa in Japanese is “under grass”. Shitakusa
- [Bonsai in Brevard - June 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-june-2024/) - June 15 - Rock Planting Demonstration Rock bonsai plantings are distinctive and fascinating artistic expressions. A bonsai tree planted in a rock has the appearance of a tough existence in a rugged environment. Sean Tyson will demonstrate how to create a unique bonsai pot from rough rock materials. His tested technique may be used for
- [Bonsai in Brevard - May 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-may-2024/) - May 18 - Bonsai Club: Bring Your Own Tree The Dwarf Jade raft tree shown here is being displayed at Epcot and by our very own Anthony Castillo. Our club has 5 other members who have trees at Epcot this year and we are ready to help you with BYOT is a great way to
- [Bonsai in Brevard - April 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-april-2024/) - April 20th - Lingnam Style Program The club's president, Rob Kempinski, will give an overview presentation and demonstration of Chinese Lingnam Style. This artform can be compared to the Impressionistic art movement in Europe. The Chinese Lingnan penjing style has vigorous, elegant and unrestrained parts placed in a harmonious composition not always related to staid nature.
- [Bonsai in Brevard - March 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-march-2024/) - March 16th - Silverberry Elaeagnus Demo Adam Lavigne, an artist based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in deadwood carving and tours throughout Florida to teach about tropical bonsai. He will perform a bonsai demonstration featuring a large Silverberry Elaeagnus tree. During the demonstration, attendees will have the opportunity to witness the transformation of pre-bonsai material into a refined
- [Bonsai in Brevard - February 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-february-2024/) - February 17th - Rotating Trees Back by popular demand, we are once again organizing a captivating event featuring a rotating trees. Here’s how it works: Group Styling: We’ll establish 2 or 3 groups, each comprising approximately 6 people. Every group will take charge of styling a tree handed to them. Timed Handoff: When the timer goes off, the
- [Bonsai in Brevard - January 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-january-2024/) - January 20th - Dave Cutchin BYOT Welcome to 2024! It's going to be an exciting year as we continue to see bonsai grow throughout the Brevard area. Bonsai is a fascinating art form that attracts more and more people every day. If you are one of them, you will love our club’s activities for this
- [EPCOT 2024 Bonsai Applications Due](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/epcot-2024-bonsai-applications-due/) - Disney display signup by December 31 Since the beginning of the Flower and Garden Festival in 1997, Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) has partnered with Walt Disney World (WDW) to display Bonsai in the at Epcot. However, this is no ordinary display and by no means is it the usual process for creating an exhibit.
- [Bonsai in Brevard - December 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-december-2023/) - December 16 - Styling Competition, Food, and Forest Planting The December club meeting will be a celebration on many fronts. First: BSOB will hold its styling competition to select a winner to represent BSOB at the district level competition. This is a fun way to explore your creative abilities while being cheered on by a
- [Membership Drive](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/membership-drive/) - BSOB website takes secure online payments It's that time of year when bonsai clubs announce their membership drive for next year. Please take a moment and consider your membership standing. If you have paid for next year, thank you! If not, BSOB has a new website service provider that enables secure online payments. Our site
- [Bonsai in Brevard - November 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-november-2023/) - November 18 - Displaying your trees Please come to our November club meeting. Rob Kempinski will do a presentation of bonsai tree display approaches, forms, and techniques. He's done this program for both a club in Cincinatti and the Central Florida Bonsai club. You are encouraged to bring items to test your display concepts. As
- [Bonsai in Brevard - October 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-october-2023/) - October 21 - Bonsai Club: Bring Your Own Tree It's been a year since our last BYOT meeting. This is a great way to get specific input on your trees as you work on them. Club experts will help you with styling decisions, pruning, wiring, and give horticultural advice. Start now and set aside some
- [Bonsai Club Auction and Picnic - 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-club-auction-and-picnic-2023/) - October 28th, 2023: Multi-Club Auction & Picnic Save that date! Several clubs (CFBC, TCBS, HUKYU, KAWA, Shofu and others) are expected to attend this year's auction and picnic. Flyer is here. Last year we had another record auction with more items sold than ever. We expect the trend to continue with even more participation this
- [Bonsai in Brevard - September 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-september-2023/) - August 2026 | Bonsai Society of Brevard Official Website of Bonsai Society of Brevard | Bonsai in Brevard – September 2023
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Aug 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-aug-2023/) - No club meeting - We will be at the Zoo! The club meeting is cancelled August 2023. Instead, we are holding our 9th annual cooperative event with the Brevard Zoo. This is a fantastic opportunity to see trees, interact with club members, and view bonsai demonstrations. There is also a beginner's class on the art
- [Now Pay Online for Memberships, Classes and More](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/now-pay-online-for-memberships-classes-and-more/) - BSOB website takes secure online payments The BSOB club website has entered a blooming phase as depicted in this Paper Flower tree (bougainvillea glabra) shown at the Hwa Fong Exhibition. BSOB has a new website service provider that enables secure online payments. Our site uses industry standard commerce tools to enable online credit card purchases.
- [Bonsai at the Zoo - 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-zoo-2023/) - Aug 19-20: Bonsai at the Zoo The annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) will be held on Aug 19-20, 2023. Club members will display their trees amidst the beauty and adventure of the Zoo atmosphere. See multiple bonsai trees on display and watch bonsai demonstrations by local
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Bonsai Class](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-bonsai-class-3/) - Introduction to Bonsai Class - Aug 19, 2023! The BSOB club is hosting another beginner class to introduce students to the basics of bonsai. This class will use pre-bonsai Green Island Ficus material to help students learn tree styling, wiring, potting, and care. The class will be held in the Brevard Zoo during the Bonsai
- [Bonsai in Brevard - July 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-july-2023/) - Companion Planting Demonstration - Adding Some Accents to your Bonsai display On July 15, our club is honored to welcome Jeanne Cosenza (see bio below) to present a demonstration on Kusamono, Shitakusa and Kokedama composition. Jeanne will create 2 Kusamono/Shitakusa that will be raffled at the end of the program. Accent or companion plantings are
- [Annual Orlando Japanese Sword & Antiques Show](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/annual-orlando-japanese-sword-antiques-show/) - June 23-25, 2023 in Orlando, Florida The 9th annual Japanese Antiques, Collectables, & Sword Show will be held in Orlando at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport. There are Exhibitor tables and educational opportunities related to the following topics: Tameshigiri - Japanese art of target test cutting. Demonstration planned. Nihonto - one of several types
- [Bonsai at the Zoo](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-zoo/) - Aug 27-28: Bonsai at the Zoo The annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) will be held on Aug 27-28, 2022. Club members will showcase their trees amidst the beauty and adventure of the Zoo atmosphere. Come see multiple bonsai trees on display and watch bonsai demonstrations by
- [Bonsai in Brevard - June 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-june-2023/) - Jaboticaba Workshop - Time for the Unusual This month’s meeting of our club on Saturday, June 17, 1:00 pm, will feature a workshop for an exotic tropical tree, the Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora) aka. Brazilian Grape Tree. The Jaboticaba tree is a very unusual tree. The smooth flaking bark is not the only interesting feature. Flowers
- [Bonsai in Brevard - May 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-may-2023/) - May 20, 2023: Convention Preparation Did April showers bring May flowers to your bonsai trees? Many gorgeous trees are now in full bloom. For our May 20 BSOB club meeting we are requesting Members bring a colorful tree and/or pot they will allow to be shown in our club tree exhibit during the BSF Convention.
- [World Bonsai Day](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/world-bonsai-day/) - Saturday, May 13th: D&L Nursery Customer Appreciation Day This is D&L's 8th annual celebration that aligns with World Bonsai Day sponsored by the World Bonsai Friendship Federation. This event honors the legacy of bonsai master Saburo Kato who helped co-found the WBFF along with John Naka (the father of American Bonsai). There are demonstrations held
- [Bonsai in Brevard - April 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-april-2023/) - April 15, 2023: Proper Propagation Propagation is so much fun. Have you ever thought “This specimen shrub or landscape tree in my yard would be ideal for bonsai.” or maybe… “I wish I could have another bonsai of this tree I love so much.”? It is possible. A few easy propagation methods can be used
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Bonsai Class](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-bonsai-class-2/) - Introduction to Bonsai Class - April 1, 2023! Our club has recently hosted two completely full "Introduction to Bonsai" classes. We have scheduled the next class on April 1, 2023. If you are interested in attending, please contact Scot at: treasurer@bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com. Please see the class flyer for more information. The Bonsai Society of Brevard is
- [Bonsai in Brevard - March 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-march-2023/) - March 18, 2023: FLOWERS, FLOWERS, FLOWERS Let’s celebrate Spring’s glorious display! On Saturday, March 18th, the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) club meeting will showcase flowering trees. Members and visitors are welcome to bring a flowering tree (or any bonsai for that matter!) to share with the audience. Our program this month is club member,
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- [Bonsai in Brevard - January 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-january-2023/) - January 21st, 2023: Styling Competition The January club meeting will feature a styling competition between club members. This is a fun way to explore your creative abilities while being cheered on by a supportive group of fellow bonsai artists. And yes, there is a time limit! BSF Scholarship Competition Overview – Local level: The Local
- [Bonsai in Brevard - December 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-december-2022/) - Dec 17th - Bonsai Club: Forest Planting We will hold our annual holiday party at the December meeting. This is a fun time with lots of food and festive discussion. As a club project, we will do a juniper forest planting after the festivities. Please read about our club meetings and reasons why to join
- [Bonsai in Brevard - November 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-november-2022/) - November 19 - Rob Kempinski - Podocarpus Demo At the November meeting, Rob will style a Podocarpus which is a genus of conifers. Other common names are "yellowwood" and "Buddhist Pine". This month's Kempenski's Korner gives a nice overview of this species and gives some tips on its care. Hope to see you at the
- [Bonsai Club Auction and Picnic - 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-club-auction-and-picnic-2022/) - October 29th, 2022: Multi-Club Auction & Picnic Save that date! Several clubs (CFBC, TCBS, HUKYU, KAWA, Shofu and others) are expected to attend this year's auction and picnic. Flyer is here. Last year we auctioned over 105 bonsai items and held a silent auction containing 200 items. This year we expect at least the same level
- [Bonsai Club Auction and Picnic](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-multi-club-auction/) - Nov 13, 2021: Bonsai Auction & Picnic On Saturday, November 13th multiple Florida-based bonsai clubs auctioned over 105 bonsai items and held a silent auction containing about 200 items. For lunch, we had hamburgers, hotdogs, side dishes, water, soda and fun. There were over 60 bonsai enthusiasts present sharing stories about their next tree. The
- [Bonsai in Brevard - October 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-october-2022/) - October 15 - Bonsai Club: Bring Your Own Tree It's time for our second BYOT meeting of the year. This is a great way to get specific input on your trees. Club experts will help you with styling decisions, pruning, wiring, and give horticultural advice. Pick some trees to work on during the meeting. Sorry
- [Bonsai in Brevard - September 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-september-2022/) - September 17 - Bonsai Club: Mike Lane - Podocarpus Mike Lane will lead this month's club demonstration. Mike will work on a pre-bonsai podocarpus purchased for this event. Mike is an accomplished bonsai artist who was one of the headliners at the 2022 BSF convention. Mike has a nice summary of his bonsai history and
- [Bonsai in Brevard - June 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-june-2022/) - June 18 - Bonsai Club: Dr. Reggie Purdue Cedar Elm Dr. Reggie Purdue will lead this month's club demonstration. Reggie is an avid bonsai artist and enthusiast with more than 25 years of native Florida bonsai experience. He will work on a cedar elm root clump owned by Rob Kempinski. Zach Smith gives an excellent
- [Bonsai in Brevard - May 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-may-2022/) - May 21 - Bonsai Club: Mike Rogers Mike Rogers will be the headliner for the May club meeting. He will do a demonstration on the jaboticaba which is native to Brazil. The plant is a slow- growing evergreen that prefers moist, rich, lightly acidic soil. Mike Rogers started doing Bonsai in 1968, at the age
- [Bonsai in Brevard - April 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-april-2022/) - April 16th - Bonsai Club: Adam Lavigne Demo The April meeting will be led by Adam Lavigne who will perform a demo on a Cedar Elm. Zach Smith gives a good overview of the Cedar Elm with the following referenced picture. It's a good tree for beginners and experienced artists. Hope to see you there.
- [Bonsai in Brevard - March 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-march-2022/) - March 19th - Bonsai Club: Shohin Workshop The March meeting will be led by Rob Kempinski who will guide us through shohin trees and displays. There will be a workshop area setup for you to do a small amount of work on your tree. So feel free to bring in your small tree for a
- [Bonsai in Brevard - February 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-february-2022/) - Feb 19th - Bonsai Club: Deciduous Tree Demo The February meeting will feature a demonstration on a deciduous tree or forest (hackberry or elm). Rob Kempinski will be the artist and plans to do something interesting….. he always does. If you have any desire to learn about deciduous trees then this is the meeting to
- [Bonsai in Brevard - January 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-january-2022/) - Jan 15th - Bonsai Club: Styling Competition The centerpiece of the January meeting will be a bonsai styling competition. The winner will go to the Joy of Bonsai convention in Deland on Feb 20th where our winner will compete against winners from 2 other District 6 bonsai clubs (Central Florida Bonsai Club and Kawa Bonsai
- [Bonsai in Brevard - December 2021](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-december-2021/) - Dec 18th - Bonsai Club: Forest Planting We will hold our annual holiday party at the December meeting. This is a fun time with lots of food and festive discussion. Please make it more fun by dressing for the occasion. As a club project, we will do a forest planting after the festivities. Club officers
- [Bonsai in Brevard - Bonsai Class](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-in-brevard-bonsai-class/) - Introduction to Bonsai Class - Coming soon! Our club has hosted two completely full "Introduction to Bonsai" classes over the summer. We will schedule the next class soon. If you are interested in attending, please contact Barb at: newsletter@bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com. The Bonsai Society of Brevard is one of the many clubs within the Bonsai Societies of
- [Bonsai in Brevard - November 2021](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/brevard-bonsai/) - Nov 20th - Bonsai Club: Bring Your Own Tree Our Brevard-based club holds monthly events that showcase bonsai trees, tips and tricks. Last month Rob Kempinski did a bonsai demonstration of a juniper. In November, our club will do a "Bring Your Own Tree" (BYOT) event. This is a great way to get specific input

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- [Bonsai in Brevard](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/) - The Official website for the Bonsai Society of Brevard. Melbourne, Palm Bay, Space Coast, Vero Beach, Canaveral, Cocoa, Satellite, Titusville, Viera
- [Sacrifice: The Price of Great Bonsai](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/sacrifice-the-price-of-great-bonsai/) - Sacrifice defines the human experience. Throughout history, people have willingly surrendered comfort, wealth, time, safety, and even life itself in pursuit of something greater than themselves. Parents scrimp and save for their children. Soldiers endure physical and emotional hardship for their country. Even in nature, renewal often begins with loss: forest fires destroy mature trees,
- [Floating An Idea - Creating A Design Concept](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/floating-an-idea-creating-a-design-concept/) - When I give a bonsai program, I usually begin by telling people that the first step in creating a tree is to develop a design concept. Over time, I have realized that not everyone understands exactly what I mean by that. This month, I want to explore the idea of a design concept and use
- [Should We Rename "Bonsai" - "Tree Art"?](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/should-we-rename-bonsai-tree-art/) - Lately I have noticed that artists exploring new approaches to bonsai design and display often attract significant pushback from other so-called bonsai artists. Pushback may be too mild a term. Creative artists are frequently met with scorn, ridicule, and even exclusion. How can we resolve this persistent conflict between innovators and imitators? Perhaps it is
- [Getting Judgmental](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/getting-judgmental/) - Recently, some USA bonsai show organizers have questioned the inclusion of judging in bonsai exhibitions. This raises the fundamental question of what bonsai represents. If seen as a craft—like competitive barbecue cooking or high school science projects—judging seems essential. However, if bonsai is viewed as an art expressing emotion and personal vision, then judging becomes
- [Preparation for a Bonsai Show](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/preparation-for-a-bonsai-show/) - "Plans are nothing; planning is everything" General Dwight Eisenhower There are some important bonsai shows coming up for Florida bonsai artists in 2026. The most immediate one is the Bonsai Societies of Florida annual convention in Orlando on Memorial Day, followed by the US National Tropical Bonsai Show in Houston, Texas, in September 2026. Preparation
- [Going In Style](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/going-in-style/) - Humans love to categorize things—Google even intends to categorize everything in the universe. Bonsai is not immune from this human affliction. There are all kinds of names ascribed to how a tree’s trunk grows, whether it leans or tilts, how the branches flow, the characteristics of the trunk, or even the neighbors the tree keeps.
- [My Top 10 Favorite Bonsai](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/my-top-10-favorite-bonsai/) - In all my travels, I’ve seen an extraordinary number of bonsai trees around the world—and I’ve managed to photograph many of them, though not always under studio conditions. As a result, I now have more than 40,000 images of bonsai on my hard drive. Recently, while cleaning up that digital mountain, I found myself wondering: what
- [Terms & Conditions](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/terms-conditions/) - Bonsai Society of Brevard – Melbourne, FL These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Bonsai Society of Brevard website and your purchase of memberships and classes. By accessing our site or completing a transaction, you agree to comply with these Terms. 1. Nonprofit Status The Bonsai Society of Brevard is a duly
- [Refund & Cancellation Policy](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/refund-cancellation-policy/) - Bonsai Society of Brevard – Melbourne, FL Bonsai Society of Brevard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All membership purchases, class registrations, and donations are final and non‑refundable. Memberships Membership fees support our nonprofit mission and operations. Memberships are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. If you choose not to use your membership benefits, no partial or prorated refunds
- [Privacy Policy](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/privacy-policy/) - Bonsai Society of Brevard – Melbourne, FL Bonsai Society of Brevard (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a nonprofit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you purchase memberships, register for classes, or interact
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- [Kempinski Korner 2025](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinski-korner-2025/)
- [Japanese Black Pine In Brevard County Florida](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/japanese-black-pine-in-brevard-county-florida/) - There is a book in Japan called 52 Ways to Prune a Japanese Black Pine. Well, we better change the title to 53 Ways, as the techniques I will address here are not mentioned anywhere in that Japanese book. The reason: most of Japan does not have Florida’s virtually non-stop growing season. Hence, the techniques—especially the timing—do not exactly
- [It’s a Bonsai Life (abridged)](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/its-a-bonsai-life-abridged/) - In the sleepy town of Melbourne Palms, George Pruner ran Bailey’s Bonsai Emporium, the only place within fifty miles where one could buy a century-old buttonwood the size of a small gator. George could turn any scraggly premna cutting into a masterpiece of twisted grace, and the BSOB members snatched them up. His wife Mary
- [Bonsai Styling Competition](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-styling-competition/) - After 31 years of bonsai styling, teaching, and judging numerous New Talent competitions, I’ve noticed that newcomers often struggle not with creativity, but with preparation and process. A clear, disciplined approach can dramatically improve results—especially under the pressure of a timed event. I developed the following checklist from my own experience, including the method I
- [Bonsai Safety](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-safety/) - Amid the beauty of shaping and caring for miniature trees lies a set of real safety risks that every bonsai enthusiast should understand and respect. While the art of bonsai is peaceful and rewarding, it involves sharp tools, heavy materials, chemicals, and environmental exposure that can cause harm. Let’s examine those risks and offer certain
- [The Role of Critique in Bonsai Art](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/the-role-of-critique-in-bonsai-art/) - I recently came across a critic—a music critic, in fact. Someone who makes their living evaluating other people’s music. Hmm. The situation reminded me of Ellsworth M. Toohey, the socialist architecture critic in Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. Toohey writes a column and uses his influence to destroy Howard Roark, the novel’s protagonist and one of my
- [Reflections from the 2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/reflections-from-the-2025-us-national-bonsai-exhibition/) - Phew — I’ve just returned to Melbourne, Florida after a 3,500-mile round trip in my Ford F-150 to the US National Bonsai Exhibition. Two weeks on the road gave me plenty of time to reflect, and I’d like to share a few musings about this milestone event. This show was likely my 100th bonsai exhibition as an exhibitor. I’ve attended many more worldwide,
- [Creativity is Here to Stay](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/creativity-is-here-to-stay/) - The recent BSOB Bonsai Show at the Brevard Zoo was more than just fun for participants—it revealed something important about the future of bonsai clubs. The results of attendee voting for the People’s Choice and Most Creative Display awards point to a clear direction clubs must embrace if they want to thrive in today’s environment. Let’s back up for
- [Bonsai Provenance](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-provenance/) - At the recent BSF Annual Convention, we saw some excellent trees within the creative displays—but one stood out due to its unusual provenance, especially for Florida. The California Juniper owned by Chris Neal holds the rare distinction of once being owned (not just styled) by the legendary John Naka. That’s almost like saying, “George Washington
- [Congratulations to BSOB](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/congratulations-to-bsob/) - The annual statewide convention is now about three weeks behind us, but the glow still shines brightly here in Brevard County. In addition to being the lead club for the exhibit, BSOB earned several notable successes. We should all feel proud of our contributions to the art of bonsai in Florida and the USA. The
- [X-Rated Bonsai](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/x-rated-bonsai/) - Biology powers sex, but culture focuses it. Culture levies a strong force on human behavior. It takes advantage of our supposed intellect to amplify a basic biological function that in the end is driven by the process of natural selection. Humans are not alone. Other species join us in this the basic biological function of
- [Bonsai Vision](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-vision/) - Imagine when looking at a bonsai tree you are at the eye doctor. Instead of an eye chart you look at a branch and ask ‘which is better, the branch as is,’ then cover the branch and say ‘or this?’ In doing so your bonsai vision might be 20/20. But that is not the bonsai
- [Bonsai Relevance](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-relevance/) - Those of us that practice bonsai have many motivations for pursuing the art. The tremendous commitment of labor, time, energy and funds implies bonsai requires devotion. Yet those that learn the art form, the horticulture and need of their trees also understand the many personal benefits these small trees generate. That is a great motivation but
- [Creative Display](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/creative-display/) - In May 2025 over the Memorial Day weekend the Bonsai Society of Brevard will be managing the Bonsai Societies of Florida exhibition at the annual convention. Under the convention theme of “Let’s Do Something Different”, BSOB has embraced the concept of Creative Display. I am the chair of the committee and have been touring the
- [Give Them the Surface Treatment](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/give-them-the-surface-treatment/) - If beauty is only skin deep, then why does the global cosmetic make up market top $40 Billion a year, and the overall cosmetic market combining surgery and clothing nearly reaches $2 Trillion a year. While reasons vary with individual, people alter their surface to either enhance their appearance, boost their confidence, to cover blemishes
- [Kempinski Korner 2024](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinski-korner-2024/) - Check out the monthly articles from 2024 by scrolling down the menu bar.
- [How the Grinch Stole Bonsai](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/how-the-grinch-stole-bonsai/) - (with apologies to Dr. Seuss) Every BSOBer in Melbourne liked bonsai a lot. But the Grinch, who lived just north of Melbourne, did NOT! The Grinch hated bonsai! The whole bonsai season! Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be that his ficus never grew right. It could be,
- [Time and Location of Club Meetings](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/time-and-location/) - Visit one of our club meetings. Our club usually holds meetings at the Melbourne Public Library on the third Saturday of each month at 1pm. If the meeting location or time changes, then the front page of this website will indicate the change. You can also view the blog post for the monthly club meeting
- [Small Forests](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/small-forests/) - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan reveals Captain James T. Kirk as the only Starfleet cadet to have beaten the Kobayashi Maru test, the intractable training scenario. In that movie, Kirk goes outside the rules to re-program the Starfleet computer to make the scenario winnable. Kirk’s expanding the boundaries should be a role model
- [Fall Color](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/fall-color/) - As a child growing up in New York I vividly remember the wild colors fall would bring to the forests. Alas, as beautiful as the color appeared there came certain melancholy knowing the leaves would fade followed by stark bare branches and frigid cold. In Florida located further south and much warmer we don’t get
- [Exposed!](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/exposed/) - Lurking under the soil hidden from view are the amazing root structures of a tree. And while roots silently do their job of up-taking nutrients and water, they occasionally show themselves. Surface roots start the root mass. We see them poking into the forest floor with old leaves and moss snuggling against them. There are
- [What is in a Name?](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/what-is-in-a-name/) - Artists regularly give their work names. In some cases the name complements the art reinforcing the message. A cynic might say that naming art is pretentious and that artists do it to merely help identify the work in gallery sales catalogues but naming art plays a key role in setting the stage for the emotional
- [Something to Stand On](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/something-to-stand-on/) - One nice feature of the pursuit of bonsai is it entails many different fields of study. Beyond the design of bonsai, one needs to know about horticulture to keep the trees alive, botany to understand how trees respond to trimming, taxonomy to classify your specimens, chemistry to properly fertilize and water, metallurgy for tool care
- [Remembering Jim Smith](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/remembering-jim-smith/) - It has been eight years since Jim Smith passed away. He had such a strong influence on the Bonsai Society of Brevard and on me that it is good to remember him on this anniversary of his passing. Jim died at the end of June 2016 but his legacy leaves on. I first
- [Where Number One?](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/where-number-one/) - In the fall college football fans fret over team rankings. Multiple ranking systems publish their take on who’s number one with disagreements abounding depending on team loyalty. But with bonsai tree branches it’s a lot simpler. What’s called the number one branch is the first branch from the bottom. The number one branch is probably
- [Ramification](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/ramification/) - Most of us know that misdeeds can have ramifications, that is consequences, sometimes unexpected. But when I first encountered the word ramification applied to bonsai, the usage intrigued me. A little digging revealed “ramify” comes from the old French word “ramifier” which was from the Latin “ramification” meaning to form branches. Branches emerging from an
- [BSOB Excels at the 2024  EPCOT Flower and Garden Show](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bsob-excels-at-the-2024-epcot-flower-and-garden-show/) - BSOB members have 8 trees on display at the 2024 Walt Disney World EPCOT Flower and Garden show. There are three BSOB penjings on display in front of the China Pavilion (a new location this year). Over in the Japan pavilion BSOB members have 5 bonsai trees. Here are the trees BSOB members exhibited. Millions
- [Not Your Father’s Bougy](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/not-your-fathers-bougy/) - Jim Smith frequently advised “to make money in bonsai, sell bougainvillea bonsai.” That is because many people, especially the “unwashed” non-bonsai aficionados, have innate attraction to flowers and color. Bougainvillea, commonly called Paper Flower tree, satisfy that urge. (Note the flowers on a bougainvillea are the little white part in the middle of the colorful
- [When Calamity Strikes ](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/when-calamity-strikes/) - Sometimes our bonsai trees take an unexpected turn. Such was the near devastating case of the “Wind Crack.” Let’s set the stage. Florida, where this Buddhist Pine, Podocarpus sp., lives has a deserved reputation as a windy state, just ask any golfer. Several years ago returning home one evening after a particularly windy day, I
- [Kempinski's Korner - June 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/parsing-your-visual-knowledge-database/) - Parsing Your Visual Knowledge Database Designing a bonsai requires a design goal. Developing that design goal takes a variety of skills, one being creativity, another an understanding of the art of the possible and finally an ability to tap a visual knowledge database. Creativity depends on an open mind and willingness to experiment. The art of
- [匠 - Takumi](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/匠-takumi/) - Many people use Japanese words when doing bonsai as many of us in the West learned about bonsai via Japan even though it started a long time ago in China. I admit to being a Japanophile, having spent lots of time in Japan working with the Japanese Space Agency to build the International Space Station.
- [2023 Kempinski Korner](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/2023-kempinski-korner-2/) - The articles published by our resident bonsai bubba and guru in 2023
- [2023 Kempinski Korner](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/2023-kempinski-korner/) - Find lots of interesting articles by our resident bonsai bubba and guru published in 2023
- [Night Before Root Pruning](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/night-before-root-pruning/) - Twas the night before root pruning, when all through the gardenNot a bonsai was stirring, not even the shohin;The wire was hung by the bench with care,In hopes that a thick branch would soon not dare; The Ficus were nestled all snug in their pots,While dozens of fertilizer cakes danced on the flats;And mamma with
- [Styling Competition Basics](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/styling-competition-basics/) - By Rob Kempinski Tips and Tricks Rob shares his ideas on how to compete in a styling competition: Commit to the design. Don’t need to use every branch Follow the basic rules, Left branch, then right or back branch - at least for the first 3 branches Place first branch on left and right
- [The Anti-Triangle Or How to Avoid the Helmet on a Stick](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/the-anti-triangle-or-how-to-avoid-the-helmet-on-a-stick/) - You know the cure of the helmet on a stick has been out there for centuries, just most of us don’t know about it. I first encountered the cure when I visited some Chinese bonsai shows, especially in southern China near Guangzhou. There I noticed the artists had cut off most of the ramification of
- [Individual as Trees](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/individual-as-trees/) - One of my favorite books is “Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand. The protagonist of the book, Harold Roark, an architect, pursues his ideas come heck or high water. At one point, things seem to be going well in his business and a city hires him to design a public housing complex. However, when he learns the
- [Join our newsletter and event email list](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/join-our-newsletter-and-event-email-list/) - BSOB is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt educational organization providing supportive services and activities to encourage and promote the traditional art of bonsai throughout the Brevard area. Our club sends about 3 emails per month including the BSOB newsletter, event reminders, and educational notices. It's easy to unsubscribe if you don't want to receive the content
- [Free Special Visiting Artist Bonsai Night](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/free-special-visiting-artist-bonsai-night/) - Howdy BSOB members, we have a rare treat for the club. On October 17, at 7PM, Kaya Mooney will do a special program for BSOB. This Tuesday evening meeting is in addition to our regular Saturday meeting. Kaya is an apprentice at Fujikawa kouka-en in Osaka, Japan. Kaya hails from Stuart, Florida so for BSOB
- [Kempinski Korner - September 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/lateral-thinking/) - Lateral Thinking Crossword puzzles offer a chance to take advantage of the English language’s great diversity. The tougher the puzzle the more lateral one must think using the word length, the position of the known letters and possible definitions. Sometimes the definitions are straightforward and sometimes they may be an obscure reference or use of the word.
- [Kempinski Korner - August 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner/kempinski-korner-august-2023/)
- [Kempinski's Korner - August 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-august-2023/) - Natural Bonsai? NATURAL BONSAI? There is nothing natural about bonsai. Recently I was working on a large diorama with my brother that needed several 1/35-scale trees. Small bonsai trees would be perfect for that I thought. Well I took the carcass of a small dead twisted and gnarly Australian pine bonsai tree and glued over
- [Kempinski's Korner - July 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-july-2023/) - Bonsai Inspiration for Brevard The word bonsai is a Japanese word loosely translated as living in a pot. The Japanese use the kanji characters bon 盆 – pot and sai 栽 – planted in tray. However, like all kanji characters the Japanese borrowed these characters from the Chinese language and gave them a Japanese pronunciation. The Chinese
- [Kempinski's Korner - May 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/lets-get-some-intelligence/) - Let’s Get Some Intelligence Bonsai Design by AI Last month in my Kempinski Korner article I suggested using artificial intelligence (AI) to come up with a bonsai design to see if we can break the bonsai of average. Well, I decided to try it. I downloaded a couple of AI apps and I asked them
- [Kempinski's Korner - December 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-december-2022/) - Winter Silhouette Show Driving to Kannapolis, North Carolina for the first weekend of December has for the past 8 years started my Christmas Season. Steve Zeisel hosts the Winter Silhouette Bonsai show at his place of work, a beautiful building in a food science research park. This event has evolved into a regional bonsai show
- [Kempinski's Korner - August 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-august-2022/) - It's Showtime at the Zoo! It’s Show Time. BSOB has revived its annual show from a COVID induced slumber. At the end of the month we will be showing trees at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. To that goal, we had a program last month about preparing trees for display. Let’s expand on that
- [Kempinski's Korner - May 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-may-2022/) - It's getting hot just in time for the Bonsai Society of Florida Convention May brings the Bonsai Society of Florida convention. This year it again will take place at the Florida Hotel in the Florida Mall, Orlando. The highlight of the convention is Club Night and BSOB has been working on its project for the
- [Kempinski's Korner - January 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-january-2023/) - “No Respect “ Or Least Not Enough Elm trees are the Rodney Dangerfield of bonsai; they get “no respect”, or least not enough of it. Yet they should because elm trees offer much to bonsai cultivation: small leaves, fall color, fast growing, readily available and even collectable in Florida, simple to propagate, cold tolerant, resistant
- [Kempinski Korner - February 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinski-korner-february-2023/) - Kempinski Korner February 2023 Some say sharks are the apex predator in the ocean but it’s no doubt humans take the overall role on planet earth. As an apex predator one would think bonsai artists have a leg up on designing an apex for a bonsai tree but this is an area I have seen some
- [Kempinski Korner - March 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/natural-selection/) - Natural Selection When French Cardinal Jean Bilhères de Lagraulas commissioned Michelangelo to sculpt La Pietà, the maestro sent his apprentices out to find the stone or marble to make the grand statue. A few hours later Giuseppe, a new apprentice, returned with a child’s toy marble. Michelangelo yelled down from his scaffold, “Giuseppe, cosa c'è di
- [Kempinski's Korner – April 2023](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/the-bonsai-of-average/) - The Bonsai of Average I’ve traveled a lot over the last 30 years and I’ve noticed that there is a real trend towards homogeneity. Go from one city to another in the USA and you find the same look, strip malls, fast food restaurants, planned neighborhoods with similar boxy houses, familiar architecture, road and development proliferation
- [Bonsai Tips and Monthly Care](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-tips/) - Various tips for the bonsai artist Please hover over the Bonsai Tips drop down to investigate bonsai tips. The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation for the viewer, and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity for the grower. [Chan, Peter (1987). Bonsai Masterclass. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 0-8069-6763-3.] The bonsai tips listed here should help with
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- [Bonsai Care (.pdf)](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/) - monthly versions (.pdf) by Gene Howell Bonsai_Care_Calendar_January Bonsai_Care_Calendar_February Bonsai_Care_Calendar_March Bonsai_Care_Calendar_April Bonsai_Care_Calendar_May Bonsai_Care_Calendar_June Bonsai_Care_Calendar_July Bonsai_Care_Calendar_August Bonsai_Care_Calendar_September Bonsai_Care_Calendar_October Bonsai_Care_Calendar_November Bonsai_Care_Calendar_December
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- [Bonsai Links](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-links/) - Discover bonsai related businesses, clubs, and websites to help you find bonsai materials, artists, and information. Welcome to D&L Bonsai Nursery in Florida (dlnursery.com) Bonsai Links (dlnursery.com) Bonsai Societies of Florida (bonsai-bsf.com) Bonsai Links (bonsai-bsf.com) Penjing Bonsai Garden | Malabar, Fl 32950 https://www.americanbonsai.com/ Adam's Art and Bonsai Blog – an irreverent blog by a questioning
- [Kempinski's Korner](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner/) - Rob Kempinski Please hover over the Kempinski Korner drop down for one of Rob's interesting overviews. Rob is an internationally recognized bonsai artist and author. He enjoys teaching bonsai at all levels and introducing newcomers to the pleasing art of growing miniature trees in a container. Rob has authored many articles for bonsai magazines and
- [Muck Recipes](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/muck-recipes/) - If you’re not familiar, muck is used in slab and stone plantings to provide an organic "glue" to hold rocks in place and provide an independent edging barrier to retain soil. It’s a self-adhering clay, like sticky mud, which solidifies some after drying. A good muck is permeable enough for water and roots to penetrate,
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- [Styling Competition Rules and Regulations](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/styling-competition-rules-and-regulations/) - Eligibility: Must not be a bonsai “professional” Must be at least 18 years of age Must be a club member in good standing Must never have won first place in a previous BSF Scholarship Competition – State level. Must be able to compete at the District level competition (time and place to be determined). Local
- [Bonsai Club Picnic and Auction](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsia-club-picnic/) - Great food, great times, great bonsai! Our club holds an annual picnic in the fall. We bring meat and you bring a covered dish. The club opens this event to other clubs in the area. We also auction trees, pots, tools, books and other bonsai items. It's a fun time and offers a fantastic opportunity
- [Kempinski's Korner - November 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-november-2022/) - Another Hurricane and More Damage Darn, it seems like déjà vu all over again [1]. Hurricane Nicole was the first November hurricane for me and while it could have been worse it did leave damage in my garden and around my house. The Ian-Nicole one-two punch also caused extensive beach erosion. I hope everyone fared
- [Kempinski's Korner - October 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-october-2022/) - Hurricane Ian Strikes For the most part Brevard country was spared the full wrath of Hurricane Ian. Prior to the storm I watched the forecast carefully and maybe put too much faith in it but I did not move any of my trees indoors. On Thursday we did have gusts over 50 mph that forced
- [Kempinski's Korner - September 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-september-2022/) - Developing bonsai – fall activity As we hit our fall growth spurt (that’s right in September and October you will see your tropical trees go into a mini-growth spurt as the temperature goes down) it’s time to think about refinement. For trees in stage 3 and 4 (If you don’t know what these stages are
- [About](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/contact-bsob/) - BSOB is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt educational organization providing supportive services and activities to encourage and promote the traditional art of bonsai throughout the Brevard area, as well as other clubs within the Bonsai Societies of Florida. Our club invites you to learn about the amazing art of bonsai. We have various bonsai demonstrations and
- [Kempinski's Korner - July 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-july-2022/) - Nebari (Surface Roots) In June I took a vacation to western North Carolina. Along the Blue Ridge Parkway we saw some amazing trees. This one is particular has probably the world’s greatest nebari (surface roots). Good roots on a bonsai tree might be the toughest feature to develop. Now that we are deep into tropical
- [Kempinski's Korner - June 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-june-2022/) - Bonsai Society of Florida Convention Report We had a fun time at the BSF convention over the Memorial Day weekend. The highlight had to be the Club Night always my favorite activity of the convention. Thanks to Jan Barnes, Jane Mandeville, Scot Stewart and Roman Mariacher for working on the Pangea Planting. Also thank to
- [Bonsai Art Cycle - Five Phases](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-five-phases/) - On this page, Scot Stewart summarizes the five phases of bonsai as outlined in Rob Kempinski's book, Introduction to Bonsai. As Rob says in his book, "there is no such thing as an instant bonsai". Bonsai requires patience by the artist with the strategic goal of aligning bonsai development with the growth of the tree.
- [The Art of Bonsai - Tips](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/the-art-of-bonsai/) - By Gene Howell Welcome to the website of The Bonsai Society of Brevard. We are located in Brevard County in the sunny state of Florida. The Bonsai Society of Brevard is a non-profit society meeting to further the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the art of Bonsai. NEW: Cold Weather Tips (January 2009) 4 Fundamental
- [Kempinski's Korner - April 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-april-2022/) - It's starting to get tropical.... April marks the end of temperate bonsai work season and the start of tropical work. I like to wait until April 15 (after Uncle Sam has taken his share) to start repotting my tropical trees. I start with the trees that seem best suited for a bit of cool weather
- [Kempinski's Korner - March 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-march-2022/) - Saint Patrick's Day means green.... I hope you wore green on Saint Patrick’s Day. Certainly the trees in my garden did. Saint Patrick’s Day is a good milestone for the onset of tropical trees work. By March 17, the threat of frost has been significantly reduced and most of the deciduous trees have put on
- [December](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-december/) - This continuation of bonsai care for December is authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone 9b
- [October](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-october/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [September](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-september/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [August](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-august/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [June](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-june/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [April](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-april/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [March](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-march/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [February](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-february/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [Kempinski's Korner - February 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-february-2022/) - This could have been worse.... It seems my grousing about cold weather last month hit the mark. While I was away in Denmark, Brevard county had some really cold temperatures. My spouse, Terry, and Jennifer, my daughter, managed to cover or bring some trees inside but even some covered trees sustained cold damage. I had
- [Kempinski's Korner - January 2022](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/kempinskis-korner-january-2022/) - Winter Care in Brevard County Greetings and Happy New Year. This time of year, the major concern is winter protection. Since I live in central Brevard with a pond behind my house, my micro-climate is usually a few degrees warmer than the general Melbourne ambient temperature. That increased temperature helps protect my tropical bonsai in
- [Ed Trout Bonsai Demonstration](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/ed-trout-bonsai-demonstration/)
- [Monthly Bonsai Meetings in Brevard](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/activities/) - Our club meets at the Melbourne Public Library on the third Saturday of each month at 1pm. Learn About Bonsai in Brevard The Bonsai Society of Brevard promotes the study, appreciation and practice of the art of bonsai. We hold monthly meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Our Brevard-based club is always looking for
- [Club Show and Tell](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bsob-members-trees/) - Be a part of our bonsai journey. Bonsai Society of Brevard For more detailed information contact our Brevard based Bonsai club. The Bonsai Society of Brevard is one of the many clubs within the Bonsai Societies of Florida.
- [Joining a Bonsai Club](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/membership-application/) - Learn "... the best way to learn about bonsai is to join a club ..." Our club teaches bonsai in a friendly and fun environment. Top 10 Reasons to Join Bonsai is a calm, serene and stress relieving art form. The Bonsai Society of Brevard is a 501-c3 educational foundation. Yearly membership is very reasonable.
- [Bonsai exhibit at the Brevard Zoo closed](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-at-the-brevard-zoo/) - The 15-year bonsai exhibit at the zoo has been closed due to Covid. On Nov. 11, 2005, the Bonsai Society of Brevard club launched its permanent bonsai display at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. For over 15 years, this unique partnership has continued to increase bonsai awareness to locals and visitors alike. BSOB actively maintains this
- [Microclimates (cold weather)](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/the-art-of-bonsai/bonsai-care-microclimates-cold-weather-techniques/) - By Eugene Howell The Art of Bonsai We have had our initial dose of cold weather this winter and the temperature for three successive nights got low enough to do some serious damage to any tropical bonsai which you may have left unprotected in a vulnerable location. The techniques typically taken by bonsai owners when
- [November](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-november/) - This continuation of bonsai care for November is authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone 9b
- [January](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-january/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [July](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-july/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [May](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/bonsai-care/bonsai-care-for-may/) - This is a continuation of the bonsai care guidance authored by Jim Smith and originally printed in Florida Bonsai Magazine in 1986. It has been updated by Jim and is reprinted with both his permission and that of Florida Bonsai Magazine. The care guidance is suitable for Zones 9b and 10a. Bonsai in Brevard (Zone
- [Styling Gallery](https://bonsaisocietyofbrevard.com/ed-trout/) - Ed Trout styling a tropical bonsai during one of our club meetings.

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