Our meeting on June 2, 2021, at 7 PM, will feature a Zoom presentation by Christopher Consenza. He has been studying bonsai seriously for about four years and is a BSF district scholarship champion competing for the state title this May. He taught himself how to make root stands as a result of having too […]
The family of the late Fred Tarnow is inviting all members of the Mid-West and Prairie State Bonsai Clubs to a sale of the remainder of Fred’s trees and handmade pots. There will be some finished bonsai, but mostly pre-bonsai for sale. The prices have been reduced to honor Fred’s memory and to make sure […]
June 26 2021 - 10AM-4PM - Wheaton, IL Taking the place this year of the MBS's Spring Show About At this time, the Chicago Botanic Garden is still not allowing Horticultural society events, such as our normally scheduled May Bonsai Show. In its place, this year, we will have a smaller “Bonsai Event” in Wheaton, […]
It's hard to believe that we are just over a week away from our first in-person event in more than a year. This year's summer picnic is Sunday, August 1st at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton, IL 60189. Cantigny is a beautiful park that includes gardens, the Robert R. McCormick House, and the […]
David Cutchin is a 6th generation Floridian and a 2nd generation bonsai professional and grower. Born and raised in the Florida panhandle David moved to central Florida in 2011 to study horticulture at UF following an 11 year career with the Forest Service. This is also when he met David & Linda VanBuskirk of DL […]
Our sister club is having its annual show on the third weekend of this month. Please consider showing a tree and taking a workshop. All levels are welcome. The Midwest Show will be held the weekend of August 20- 22nd. at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The exercise of prepping your tree by getting it […]
Join us on September 1 for a Rock Planting demonstration via Zoom by Rodney Clemons. Rodney Clemons and his wife Charlie are the owners/operators of Allgood Bonsai, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The nursery specializes in premier Bonsai of various kinds. Rodney is a well-known speaker/teacher and enjoys his travel opportunities in sharing his passion […]
2021 Bonsai Garden Walk The Prairie State Bonsai Society is pleased to announce our second "Bonsai Garden Walk." We have three gardens scheduled for September 19th. Gardens will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our one last garden can be visited on September 26th. See the Schedule below for more details. This event […]
Destination Asia Festival The Morton Arboretum Explore the diverse cultures of Asia through music, dance, food, and more. Join us for a fun-filled day that will transport you across the globe. On Saturday, September 25th, enjoy diverse cultural performances and demonstrations, various shopping and art vendors, and local food trucks. PSBS is proud to host […]
2021 Bonsai Garden Walk The Prairie State Bonsai Society is pleased to announce our second "Bonsai Garden Walk." We have one last garden scheduled for September 26th. Victor Zurcazak's garden will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the 26th. See below for Victor's phone number to schedule your visit. This event is […]
Our October meeting will include a 101 presentation by Linda Camp on overwintering your tropicals via ZOOM. We will send the link a few days in advance.
Bonsai Tree Sale 6158 West Cornelia Ave Chicago, 60634 Sunday, October 17th from 10:30-2:30 As most of you know, Tony Welninski has passed away and Phyllis is selling the remainder of his trees and pots. Tony had many really nice trees, most of which are small to medium size. There are a variety of species […]
