Portland Bonsai Meetup Group

Meet other local Bonsai artists and enthusiasts. Swap growing tips, exchange artistic input, and trade seedlings and cuttings.

We might also plan nursery trips and collecting expeditions.

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Recent Meetups

September 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 50 Bonsai Enthusiasts attended
"Whack and Chat" tonight
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Tonight is the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP)'s September meeting. Rather than have a guest demonstrator, tonight we will be having a "whack and chat" format where... Learn more
May 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM, 250 Bonsai Enthusiasts attended
Annual Bonsai Show at the Japanese Garden
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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What an amazing show!

—Owl

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It was beautiful!

—Jenny
April 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM, 50 Bonsai Enthusiasts attended
Bonsai Society of Portland April Meeting
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

The Bonsai Society of Portland is pleased to present Scott Elser, two-time winner at the National Bonsai Show in Rochester, NY. Scott is a Portland native and one of the... Learn more
January 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM, 2 Bonsai Enthusiasts attended
Pumice and pots!
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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Well, since the pumice place wasn't open (please update your website, Pro-Gro!) ...

—Owl

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Learned a lot and had fun!

—Chalaina
October 25, 2008 at 8:00 AM, 2 Bonsai Enthusiasts attended
Collecting Trip
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Let's go get transplant permits and find some wild bonsai!

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Owl attended "Whack and Chat" tonight
September 28, 2011 at 1:33 PM

"Lots of nice material was there... the silent auction was a hit. It was fun to work on my tree."

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Owl RSVPed Yes for "Whack and Chat" tonight
September 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

Sep '11 27

"Whack and Chat" tonight
Tuesday 7:00 PM at St. Vincent Neri Church (Parish hall building, SE 18th & Division)

50 attended
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Jenny replied to Interested in bonsai classes through the Bonsai Meetup?
July 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

"Sorry for the late reply. I think this is an excellent idea! We'd definitely be interested, but right now, $60 is a bit tough to spare. As soon as I find employment it won't be an issue...."
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Owl started Interested in bonsai classes through the Bonsai Meetup?
July 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM

"Hi everyone, I've been pondering offering bonsai classes starting this fall or summer...."

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Jenny attended Annual Bonsai Show at the Japanese Garden
May 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

"It was beautiful!"

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Owl attended Annual Bonsai Show at the Japanese Garden
May 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM

"What an amazing show!"

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Jenny RSVPed Yes for Annual Bonsai Show at the Japanese Garden
May 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

May '11 21

Annual Bonsai Show at the Japanese Garden
Saturday 11:00 AM at Portland Japanese Garden

250 attended
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Jenny joined
May 14, 2011 at 6:49 PM

"I'm at that "Zen" part of my life. I'm ready to learn how to bonsai. Especially Japanese Maples. I have a 40 yr old "Crimson Queen" that I've been shaping and training over the past 5 yrs. I can't wait to bring that beauty inside!"