(Usual Meeting times: 1st Sunday of the month, 2 - 4 PM, unless noted)   (BYOT = bring own your tree)  (R = refreshments)

                                 Michiana Bonsai Study :                      2023 Calendar  

Month             Day                 Topic                                                                              Location                                                                                              

February           5                     Tropical bonsai (with Cat Nelson & Scott Yelich)          Linton's Enchanted Gardens                        R = Lisa Chilik

March               5                     Bonsai  technique planning (wiring, pruning, etc.)         Linton's Enchanted Gardens                        R = ? 

          April                2                       Repotting / pruning (bring your own tree - BYOT)       Home of Mike Cope                                    R = Mike Cope             

May                 7                      Repotting / pruning (BYOT)                                           Home of Larry Benjamin                             R = Larry Benjamin

May               13 - 14               Michigan “All-State” Show                                             Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids                  

May                20                     Ft. Wayne Spring Bonsai Show                                        Ft. Wayne Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne

June                  4           Repotting / pruning (BYOT)                                             Home of Larry Benjamin                           R = ?

July       Sat.!   22                    Ft. Wayne bonsai auction & picnic  (10 AM - 2 PM)      TBD

August          18 - 20              Chicago Bonsai Show                                                       Chicago Botanical Garden  ,  Glencoe, IL  

September        3                    BYOT  (bonsai improvement)                                          Home of John DeMaegd                                 R = John DeMaegd   

September       16                   Ft. Wayne Fall Bonsai Show                                             Ft. Wayne Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne  

October            1                    TBD                                                                                  Home of Larry Benjamin                                R = ?

November       12                    End of year meeting / social                                             Ho Ping House Restaurant, 303 S. Dixieway, South Bend  (1:00)