Boise Bonsai Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to educating our members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai in the Treasure Valley, since 1996.

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Historical 2024 Events

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2024
JAN
6
Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: Saturday, January 6, 2024; 5:30pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria & Grill, Parkcenter Blvd, Boise
Subject: Annual Planning Meeting!
Description: This is our annual Planning Meeting for the coming calendar year; please come and join us - we need all your feedback, ideas, input, and participation to make the new year a productive, FUN, and educatoinal one!
FEB
24
BBS Monthly Meeting/Workshop: Repotting (BYOT)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 24, 2024; 10am - 4pm
Location: Member Home (not published)
Description: Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT)! - Group deep-dive into repotting for spring, and preparing for BFGS! Repotting, Cleaning, Wiring, Styling, Composition. Club sign-up sheet for BFGS volunteer shifts will be available. Members are encouraged to bring trees and composition elements so we can evaluate how the show layout will be done.
MAR
9
BBS Monthly Meeting/Workshop: BFGS Tree Prep! (BYOT)
Date/Time: Saturday, March 9, 2024; 10am - 4pm
Location: Member Home (not published)
Description: Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT)! - Group deep-dive preparation for BFGS! Repotting, Cleaning, Wiring, Styling, Composition. Club sign-up sheet for BFGS volunteer shifts will be available. Members are encouraged to bring trees and composition elements so we can evaluate how the show layout will be done.
MAR
21
BFGS Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024; Noon-8 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display. Please call the number on the website if you need to coordinate drop-off and/or pick-up. Also, ...
[IMPORTANT NOTE!] if you are planning to move-in after 6pm, please call John W and let him know! Thank you!
MAR
22-24
BFGS Show:
Our Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 22-24, 2024; 10-6 FR/SA, 11-4 SU; Move-out Sunday @4:05 pm.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check in for work times and demos!
Showcase events and demonstrations will include:
  • BYOT to work on - members can bring in their tree and have it worked on as part of a demonstration
  • Overall styling and techniques (revised schedule to come soon)
    • Potting
    • Wiring & styling
    • Direction and refinement
    • Horticulture overview (a how to exercise)
    • Indoor vs. outdoor
    • Pottery & composition creation
    • Deadwood, features, preservation and why it's important
    • Wiring & why do we do it
    • Showcase walk-throughs that describes arrangements, pots, colors and styles displayed
      • Tour script & details will be crafted to ease explanation and highlight key trees
  • Tree Photography by AJ and Dan W.
BFGS Move-out: Sunday @4:05pm.
APR
6
High Desert Bonsai Workshop: Bonsai 101 Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, April 6, 2024; 10am, 1pm, & 3pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Bonsai workshop with Junipers; 3 classes, 20 per class.
  • 101 elements
  • Front selection
  • Tree movement
  • Pruning
  • Next steps & care
APR
13
BBS & High Desert Bonsai Workshop: Root Over Rock Project
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 10am-Noon, & 1-3pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Cost is not included with club membership (approx $100 per person). Class sizes adn details are still in-work. Two classes scheduled: 10am-Noon & 1-3pm
  • Limited seats available
  • Elm trees
  • Soil and components are included
  • All products are provided as part of the workshop
End of Historical 2024 Calendar of Events
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2023: >>Show

Historical 2023 Events

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JAN
6
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: Friday, January 6, 2023; 6-8 pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria & Grill, 1805 State St, Boise
Description: Annual Members' Planning Meeting - Come and help us plan next year's eevnts and continue improving! - Your input is EXTREMELY important! :)
FEB
11
BBS Workshop: Soil Preparation
Date/Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023; 2-4pm
Location: Member Home (not published)
Description: Sift and mix substrate soil components. Grit and Pumice available, but bring your own pine bark (product link forthcoming) or other components you would like to integrate. Members, please check your email for more information and location for this event; thank you!
FEB
18
CANCELED/COMBINED into 25th Event
BBS Workshop: Deciduous
Date/Time: Saturday, February 18, 2023; Time TBD
Location: TBD
Description: Structural Work. Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT). Members, please check your email for more information, time, and location for this event - forthcoming; thank you!
FEB
25
BBS Workshop: Repotting & Deciduous
Date/Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023; 10am-noon
Location: Member Home (not published)
Description: Please note that the previously scheduled event on the 18th is now being combined into this event on the 25th. Soil Blends. Will plan for small groups, facilitated by more experienced members. Members, please check your email for more information on this event forthcoming; thank you!
MAR
11
Monthly BBS Meeting & Workshop: BFGS Prep!
Date/Time: Saturday, March 11, 2023; 10am-4pm
Location: Member Home (not published)
Description: Group Critique, display, & Boise Flower & Garden Show Preparations Meeting & Workshop. Bring your questions & your own trees to prep for our Spring show! Also, may be working on Kusamono or Suiseki. Members, please check your email for more information on this event forthcoming; thank you!
MAR
23
BFGS Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023; 2-8 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display. Please call the number on the website if you need to coordinate drop-off and/or pick-up; thank you!
MAR
24-26
BFGS Show:
Our Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023; 10-6 FR/SA, 10-4 SU; Move-out Sunday @4:05 pm.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check in for work times and demos! Jon will provide Cacti for Franz Witte display area. Franz Witte will provide display signage for BBS & Franz demo April 1 public event.
BFGS Move-out: Sunday @5pm.
APR
1
Community Event Support/Workshop: Bonsai 101 Class
Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023; 10am-4pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Franz Witte Community Workshop: "Bonsai Class 101" workshop - public attendees & multiple classes. Member Facilitators to receive nursery stock as a "Thank You!". Also, bring example show trees (or trees in training?) to set up as a display for this public workshop! Thank you!
Additional Notes: We need to work on marketing for this class at the BFGS: Registration details, QR Code, Signage in the demo area, coupon or discount code?
Jon will bring: Assistance for needed education, a few styled trees for display & to show what finished products look like, bagged soil for sale, chopsticks for demo.
Franz Witte will provide: Pottery, Procumbens Junipers, Wire, Scissors.
APR
22
BBS & Franz: New Talent Competition!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023; 10am-2pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: BBS & Franz Witte: "New Talent Competition" Tree Styling Friendly Competition! Taking raw nursery stock to 'finished' tree in 4 hours!
Material: 1 gallon Japanese Garden Juniper
Categories by years of experience: 0-5 yrs / 5-10 yrs / Open (10+ yrs).
Cost: $25 for BBS Members; $35 for Non-BBS Members
Prizes for winners in each class will be awarded!
Rules: Each participant will draw a number to receive their tree. They will have 4 hours to complete the process of transforming their tree into a pre-bonsai. Participants cannot be given guidance by outside influences or members. Each tree will be judged (blindly) by members that are not participating in the competition.
Scoring: The scoring will be determined by the following features on a scale of 1-10: Front of the tree, Line of the tree, Wire application technique, Branch selection & placement, Overall aesthetic. Each judge will provide their score and all scores will be tallied. Then the winner will be announced.
To participate: Please register with: Jon White - Boise Bonsai Society / High Desert Bonsai; 208.713.1781; jon@highdesertbonsai.com
MAY
13
Date Change
BBS Members: Bonsai Baby Shower!
Date/Time: Saturday, May 13, 2023; 12-2pm
Location: Member Home (not published): Members, please refer to details emailed out to you on April 25th.
Description: Come and join us for a fun 'Bonsai Baby Shower' for one of our expecting mothers - come celebrate! Members, please refer to email for more specifics, sent out on April 25th. Thank you! Food & Drinks will be provided. Please be sure to RSVP by May 8th. Registration link is included in email.
MAY
20
BBS: Guest Speaker Event: Dan Yobp!
Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023; 10am-5pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Members Only Event: Guest Speaker, Tree Demonstration, Tree Critique: Dan Yobp, Guest Speaker! Attendance Fee: $25 for BBS Members; $35 for Non-BBS Members.
Schedule: 10am - 12 noon: Yamadori styling expo; 12 - 1pm: Lunch; 1 - 4pm: Yamadori work continued; 4 - 5pm: BYOT critique for BBS Members; possible Club Dinner to follow (TBD).
JUN
3
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop: Deciduous
Date/Time: Saturday, June 3, 2023; 10am-2pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Workshop: Deciduous Tree Work: Focus on 'POCD' (Partial Outer Canopy Defoliation), Defoliation, Pruning, Styling work (BYOT). Nursery walk-through @ Franz. Members, bring deciduous trees needing work!
JUN
8-11
Convention Opportunity: ABS Convention in Denver!
Date/Time: Thursday-Sunday, June 8-11, 2023
Location: Denver, Colorado
Description: American Bonsai Society (ABS) 2023 Convention.

American Bonsai Society Website Link - Click here to go to their public site for more information and to register!
JUN
24
BBS Bonsai Crawl!
Date/Time: Saturday, June 24, 2023; 9am-5pm
Location: Starting Location TBD (8 tentative locations)
Description: BBS Members Only Event: Bonsai Crawl! - Please join us for this fantastic learning experience, visiting growing locations offered and hosted by our members - learn how it CAN be done in our extreme-temp/high-desert climate!
JUL
22
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop: Summer Pine & Juniper Work
Date/Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023; 10am-2pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: BBS Workshop: Summer Work on Pine & Juniper Focus - BYOT!
Nursery walk-through @ Franz. Members, bring any Pine and/or Juniper trees needing work!
SEP
16
BBS & IWGKS: 28th Annual Bonsai & Koi Show at Edwards Greenhouse
Dates/Times:
Show Move-In: Saturday, September 16, 2023; 8:00am (trees!)
Public Show: Saturday, September 16, 2023; 9:00am-4:00pm
Breakdown: Saturday, September 16, 2023; 4:00pm
Location: Edwards Greenhouse
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by Edwards Greenhouse for 2nd year. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Please share this event & location with your friends! There is no fee to attend, so invite any and all friends who are interested in Japanese culture. Move-in will be at 8; please be right on time, as it really does take the full hour to get everyone's trees to look good together, and coming late to setup often requires reworking setup that has already been completed. Trees will be on display 9 until 4, and then tear-down happens immediately after the show closes.
SEP
24
Date & Location Change!
BBS Japan Day Festival
Date/Time: Sunday, September 24, 2023; 9am-2pm
Location: Julia Davis Park; Bandshell area
Description: Japan Day Festival @ Juia Davis Park (bandshell area)! BBS Bonsai display; food trucks; art vendors; fish vendors; Japanese Association demos; Drummers; Bonsai horticulture demos; Kusamono (companion plant) class; Kokedama (moss ball) class.
OCT
7
Community Event Support/Workshop: Juniper Bonsai 101 Class
Date/Time: Saturday, October 7, 2023; 10am-2pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Franz Witte Community Workshop: "Juniper Bonsai 101" Class/workshop.
Jon will bring: Assistance for needed education, a few styled trees for display & to show what finished products look like, bagged soil for sale, chopsticks for demo.
Franz Witte will provide: Pottery, Procumbens Junipers, Wire, Scissors.
OCT
21
Date Change!
BBS Annual Picnic & Auction!
Date/Time: Saturday, October 21, 2023; 11am-2pm
Location: Member's Home; Details have been emailed out to all Members Sunday night, 10/15/2023; 8:26 pm. If more information is needed, please call the number on our Contact page.
IMPORTANT: Please RSVP to Jon for this event! Thank you!
Combined 'Annual Picnic & Auction!' - Main dish and drinks will be provided by the BBS; please bring your own chair(s), anything Bonsai-related to contribute to the auction, a side-dish or dessert to share with others (potluck style), & spending $! Will be a fun time for all!
11:00 am: Auction Begins!
NOV
18
BBS Holiday Party
Date/Time: Saturday, November 18, 2023; 6pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria & Grill, Parkcenter Blvd, Boise
Subject: Holiday Party!
Description: This is our annual Member Holiday Party; food, fun, & games!
End of Historical 2023 Calendar of Events
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JAN
6
DATE CHANGE:
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, January 6, 2022; 6-8 pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
Description: Annual Members' Planning Meeting - Come and help us plan next year's eevnts and continue improving!
FEB
12
BBS Re-Organization Meeting
Date/Time: Saturday, February 12, 2022; 10-12 am
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
Description: Re-Organziation & Planning Meeting
MAR
19
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, March 19, 2022; 10am - 1pm
Location: Member Home; emailed to Members. Please call contact number on website for more information, as needed.
Description: Spring & BFGS Preparations. Bring Your Own Tree(s) (BYOT)!
MAR
24
Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 24, 2022; 2-8 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display. Please call the number on the website if you need to coordinate drop-off and/or pick-up; thank you!
MAR
25-27
Show:
IT'S BACK!!! - Our Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 25-27, 2022; 10-6 FR/SA, 10-4 SU; Move-out Sunday @4:05 pm.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check in for work times and demos! Move-out: Sunday @5pm.
MAY
14
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, May 14, 2022; Noon - 2pm
Location: Franz Witte
Description: Summer Workshop: 'Open Tree Workshop/Critiques' - Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT): Partial Defoliation, Ramification. We will cover spring and summer tree work such as pruning, planning, wiring, pest control, fertilizing, and more.
JUN
11
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, June 11, 2022; 10am - 2pm
Location: Franz Witte; Same covered area where we met in May, Northeast corner of property
Description: 'Open Tree Workshop/Critiques' - Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT): Repotting of Pines, Pest Control, Heat Management.
AUG
13
NEW: MOVED from AUG 27:
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 2022; 10am - 12am
Location: Franz Witte
Description: 'Fall Show Preparations' - Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT).
We plan to work on our trees and discuss needs and plans for our show on the 20th. Please bring any trees you may need help with. Our discussion time will include pot preparation and soil dressing and other presentation details.
AUG
20
NEW: MOVED from SEP 17:
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at Edwards Greenhouse
Dates/Times:
Show Move-In: Saturday, August 20, 2022; 8:00am (trees!)
Public Show: Saturday, August 20, 2022; 9:00am-4:00pm
Breakdown: Saturday, August 28, 2021; 4:00pm
Location: Edwards Greenhouse
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by Edwards Greenhouse this year. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. This is a NEW LOCATION, so please share with your friends! In years past, we have been at the Idaho Botanical Garden, but they chose not to host this year. Edwards has some beautiful spaces, so I am hopeful that this will still be a wonderful experience for beginners and veterans alike. There is no fee to attend, so invite any and all friends who are interested in Japanese culture. Move-in will be at 8; please be right on time, as it really does take the full hour to get everyone's trees to look good together! Trees will be on display 9 until 4, and then tear-down happens immediately after the show closes.

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
AUG
27
CANCELED: Moved to AUG 13
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, August 27, 2022; 10am - 12am
Location: TBD.
Description: 'Fall Show & Auction Preparations' - Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT).
SEP
17
NEW EVENT!
BBS Event: 'Annual Picnic & Auction!'
Date/Time: Saturday, September 17, 2021; 11:00am
Location: Member's Home; Details will be emailed out to all members soon. If more information is needed, please call the number on our Contact page. Thank you!
Combined 'Annual Picnic & Auction!' & Workshop to follow - Main dish and drinks will be provided by the BBS; please bring your own chair(s), anything Bonsai-related to contribute to the auction, a side-dish or dessert to share with others (potluck style), & spending $! Will be a fun time for all!
11:00 am: Auction Begins
OCT
8
BBS Monthly Meeting & Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, October 8, 2022; 10am - 12am
Location: TBD.
Subject: Winter Prep & Bedding Down.
Description: This is our last planned event for CY 2022, so bring any questions and projects that you'd like to work on and get advice on. See you then!
DEC
10
BBS Holiday Party
Date/Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022; 5pm
Location: Member Home.
Subject: Holiday Party!
Description: This is our annual Member Holiday Party; a potluck with hors d'oeuvres, fun, & games!
End of Historical 2022 Calendar of Events
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JAN
21
BBS Planning Meeting: Calling all Members!
Date/Time: Thursday, January 21, 2021; 6:30pm
Location: Virtual/Online-only Meeting (all detials have been emailed to Members on 16 January; please contact leadership if you did not receive this invitation)
Description: "2021 Events Planning Meeting": Reviewing the drafted 2021 schedule, 2021 membership, new name-tags/benefits card, etc.
FEB
20
Monthly BBS Meeting & Workshop: Treatments & Repotting
Date/Time: Saturday, February 20, 2021; 6pm
Location: Member Home; Please RSVP (detials will been emailed to Members; please contact leadership if you de not receive this invitation before the event)
Description: ‘Treatments & How to Repot; Potting 101’ & ‘Repotting Deep-Dive’: Bring your own project to repot!
MAR
18
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, March 18, 2021; 6pm
Location: Farwest Nursery
Description: Potting/Fertilizing/Open Discussion & Projects; Boise Flower & Garden Show Postponed Another Year
MAR
20
BBS Outing: Find Your Grit!
Date/Time: Saturday, March 20, 2021; 10am
Location: Simco Road and I-84, between Boise, and Mountain Home.
Description: Grit Collection Trip; Please RSVP to leadership once details are sent out via email, so we know how many members to expect. Come join us!
APR
15
CANCELED
Monthly BBS Meeting: Adams Nursery, NA
Date/Time: Thursday, April 15, 2021; 6pm
Location: Adams Gardens and Nursery, Nampa, ID
'Fertilizing & Pests'.
APR
17
CANCELED
BBS Outing: 'Suiseki Trip'
Date/Time: Saturday, April 17, 2021; Time TBD
Location: TBD
'Suiseki Trip!'. Please RSVP to leadership once details are sent out via email, so we know how many members to expect. Thank you!
MAY
20
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, May 20, 2021; 6pm
Location: Boise Bark & Stone (1566, 3701 ID-16, Eagle, ID 83616)
'Deciduous Pruning'.
JUN
5
CHANGE
BBS Outing: 'Garden Crawl'
Date/Time: Saturday, June 5, 2021; 9am
Location: Starbucks – 672 E Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706
'Garden Crawl'. Please RSVP to leadership once details are sent out via email, so we know how many members to expect. Thank you!
JUN
19
BBS Workshop: 'Open Tree Workshop/Critiques' - BYOT
Date/Time: Saturday, JUN 19, 2021; 9am
Location: Member's Home
'Open Tree Workshop/Critiques'. Please RSVP to membership once details are sent out via email, so we know how many members to expect. Location will be distributed via email and/or FaceBook Members' page. Thank you!
JUL
15
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, JUL 15, 2021; 6pm
Location: Farwest Nursery
'Fertilizing'.
JUL
17
CANCELED
BBS Workshop: 'Fertilizing Deep Dive' - BYOT
Date/Time: Saturday, July 17, 2021; 10am-2pm
Location: TBD
'Fertilizing Deep Dive'. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tree) - Suggestion: Willows/Junipers)
AUG
19
CANCELED
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, August 19, 2021; 6pm
Location: TBD
'Fall & Auction Preparations' - BYOT.
This date's event is being combined with the AUG 21 'Annual Picnic & Auction', as of the 2021-07-15 Monthly Meeting
AUG
21
BBS Event: 'Annual Picnic & Auction!'
Date/Time: Saturday, August 21, 2021; 9:30am
Location: Stephen C. Guerber Park, 2200 Hill Rd, Eagle, ID
Combined Monthly Meeting & 'Annual Picnic & Auction!' - Bring your own food/drink, contributions, & spending $! Will be a fun time for all!
9:30 am: Bring in Auction Donations
10:00 am: Auction Beings
AUG
28
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Dates/Times:
Table/Layout Setup Only (no Trees): Friday, August 27, 2021; afer 5pm (for those who would like to volunteer to help set up only)
Show Move-In: Saturday, August 28, 2021; 8:00am (trees!)
Public Show: Saturday, August 28, 2021; 9:00am-4:00pm
Breakdown: Saturday, August 28, 2021; 4:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (9:00am-5:00pm).

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
SEP
16
CANCELED
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, September 16, 2021; 6pm
Location: Adams Gardens and Nursery, Nampa, ID
'Forest Plantings' & 'Fall Show Prep'.
SEP
18
ADDED
BBS Outing: 'Suiseki Trip'
Date/Time: Saturday, September 18, 2021; Time TBD
Location: TBD
'Sueseki Expedition' - Bring your hiking gear and lets get hunting!
This date's event has been added, per our 2021-07-15 Monthly Meeting
'Suiseki Trip!'. Please RSVP to leadership once details are sent out via email, so we know how many members to expect. Thank you!
OCT
14
Monthly BBS Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, October 14, 2021; 6pm
Location: TBD
'Fall Color & Tree Critiques' - Come & Share!
OCT
16
CANCELED
BBS Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, October 16, 2021; Time TBD
Location: TBD
'Silhouette Wiring'
NOV
18
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: Thursday, November 18, 2021; 6-8 pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds
Description: Annual Christmas Party. Fun for all; please plan to join us!
Barrelhouse Boise meeting room, from 6-8 pm.
Cost is $20 per person; this covers a buffet-style dinner with side salad, rolls, and soft drinks/tea/water. You can bring a check or cash to the event.
The club will provide appetizers. Alcoholic beverages are not included, but you are welcome to purchase your own.
This is a family-friendly event, so you can decide whether you'd like to have a night out or bring your crew to join you!
Gift exchange optional, with a spending limit of $20, or you may choose to bring a bonsai item you no longer need.
You can also donate bonsai-related items for raffle prizes. (There's a free 2022 membership up for grabs!) Looking forward to some fun and great conversations together!
End of Historical 2021 Calendar of Events
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JAN
16
BBS Monthly Meeting: 'Bonsai Basics 101'
Date/Time: Thursday, January 16, 2020; 6:00pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
Description: "Bonsai Basics" - How to Pot, fertilize, etc.
FEB
20
BBS Monthly Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2020; 6:00pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Treatments & How to Repot; Potting 101".
FEB
22
BBS Workshop: Project Class
Date/Time: Saturday, February 22, 2020; 11am
Location: Member's Home (JK) - For more specifics, please contact leadership (email has been distributed to Members)
Description: "Repotting Deep-Dive".
MAR
19
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Spring Prep! (Previously: How to get your trees 'Show-Ready'! We will have a sign-up sheet for the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS) - BFGS canceled this year, due to COVID-19).
MAR
26
CANCELED
Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 26, 2020; 4-7 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In Day at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display.
MAR
27-29
CANCELED
Show:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 27-29, 2020; Move-out Sunday @5pm.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check in for work times and demos! Move-out: Sunday @5pm.
APR
16
CANCELED
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Potting, Pruning, & Pests"
APR
18
CANCELED
BBS Workshop: Project Class
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2020; Time TBD
Location: TBD.
Description: "Potting Deep-Dive".
MAY
21
BBS Meeting: Change: Spring & Early Summer Care
Date/Time: Thursday, May 21, 2020; 6pm
CHANGE: Location: Boise Bark & Stone
Description: Change: Spring & Early Summer Care - Bring a tree you'd like help with! (from Kusamono)
MAY
23
CHANGED WORKSHOP EVENT
BBS Workshop: Fertilizer Cakes & Tree Work
Date/Time: Saturday, May 23, 2020; 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Member Home (Members: if you need directions, please contact our leadership)
Description: "Fertilizer Cakes & Tree Work. Please bring any tree you'd like to work on, and/or would like help with. If you'd like to participate in making fertilizer cakes, please contact Jon ASAP so he knows how many to expect (FB Message, email, text, or call). Thank you!."
JUN
18
BBS Meeting: Pruning
Date/Time: Thursday, June 18, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Deciduous Pruning - Blue Arctic Willos"
JUN
20
BBS Workshop: Juniper Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, June 20, 2020; 10:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Member's Home; Members have been sent specifics on location via email and Facebook event.
Description: "Juniper Workshop": Please bring a mask to wear and your Juniper to work on!
JUL
16
BBS Meeting: Monthly Meeting
CANCELED
Date/Time: Saturday, July 16, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Fertilizing"
JUL
18
BBS Workshop: Bonsai Crawl
CANCELED
Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 2020; Time TBD
Location: TBD.
Description: "Bonsai Crawl" - Opportunity to visit Member Homes, Collections, Set-Ups, & Learn from other successful member-growers!
AUG
20
BBS Meeting: Show Preperations
CANCELED
Date/Time: Thursday, August 20, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Fall Show Preparations - Bring prospective specimens!
AUG
22
BBS Event: Annual Picnic & Auction
CANCELED: POSSIBLY MOVING TO SEP
Date/Time: Thursday, August 15, 2019; Time TBD
Location: TBD.
Description: "Annual Picnic & Auction" - Bring contributions, & Spending $! - It's Back; come and enjoy!
AUG
29
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
CANCELED
Date/Time: [Estimated] Saturday, August 29, 2020; Move-In 8:00am; free to public 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Description:
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (9:00am-5:00pm).

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
SEP
17
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
CANCELED
Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Forest Plantings"
SEP
19
BBS Workshop: Trip
CANCELED
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2020; Time TBD
Location: TBD
Description: "Suiseki Trip"
OCT
15
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
CANCELED
Date/Time: Thursday, October 15, 2020; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Fall Color & Tree Critiques" - Come and Share!
OCT
17
BBS Workshop: Class
CANCELED
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 2020; Time TBD
Location: TBD.
Description: "Silhouette Wiring"
NOV
12
BBS Annual Holiday Party
CANCELED
Date/Time: Thursday, November 12, 2020; 6-8 pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
Description: Annual Christmas Party.
  • Important: Please sign up on the provided survey link emailed, or contact Kristen if you plan to attend as we need a count for the restaurant.
  • $15.00 per person, due at the door. Please have correct change or make check out to 'BBS'.
  • No-host cocktail hour starts at 5:30.
  • Dinner will be served at 6:00.
  • Menu: Salad Bar, Sodas, Bread Sticks, & various pizzas.
  • White Elephant Gift Exchange.
  • As always, we will have fabulous gifts to give away. Bring a $5 gift card (any kind) to play in the 'Gift Card' game - you could leave with $20 or a free membership!
  • Happy Holidays!
DEC
3
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
CANCELED
Date/Time: Thursday, December 3, 2020; 6-8 pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
End of Historical 2020 Calendar of Events
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2019: >>Show

Historical 2019 Events

- Historical Events, archived for reference
JAN
17
BBS Monthly Meeting: Bonsai Basics
Date/Time: Thursday, January 17, 2019; 6:00pm
Location: Taylors' Office
Description: "Bonsai Basics" - How to Pot, fertilize, etc.
Agenda File: View our Agenda file for this meeting here...
'Revitalize Bio-Fungicide' treatment mentioned:
FEB
21
BBS Monthly Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, February 21, 2019; 6:00pm
Location: Taylors' Office
Description: "Treatments" - How to prepare your trees for a successful season (what & when to apply).
FEB
23
BBS Monthly Meeting: Project Class
Date/Time: Saturday, February 23, 2019; Time TBD
Location: TBD
Description: "Blue Arctic Willow Project". Members, please stand-by for more specifics on this event (via email).
MAR
14
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, March 14, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: How to get your trees 'Show-Ready'! We will have a sign-up sheet for the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS).
MAR
21
Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2019; 4-7 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In Day at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display.
MAR
22-24
Show:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 22-24, 2019; Move-out Sunday @5pm.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check in for work times and demos! Move-out: Sunday @5pm.
APR
18
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "How to Pot your Tree"

We will be working through the status of everyone’s trees. Evaluating health and preparing for repotting. For those folks that cannot attend the deep dive class on Saturday we will use your trees as examples.
  • 1st item we will cover is removing unwanted growth.
  • 2nd will be cutting down the root mass with reciprocating saws
  • 3rd removing unwanted/unnecessary root growth and spreading out radial roots (hand tools and chopsticks)
  • 4th potting up the trees in their new environment
  • 5th aftercare for the remaining season
    • Watering
    • Fertilization
    • Pruning
    • Exposure
APR
20
CHANGE: BBS Workshop: Deep Dive Potting Class - Bring your Blue Arctic Willows!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 20, 2019; 10:00 am
Location: Private Home. Address has been distroed to all members, Monday 15 Apr, and posted on private Facebook page. Otherwise, please contact leadership for more specifics.
Description: This will be a deeper dive into the nuances, methods, and techniques used for this project. We will cover the exact same physical processes as the Thursday class with more detail.

Items YOU will need to bring for this class (Saturday):
  1. Your willow - If you don't have one, you can still purchase one from the club for $20 (smaller) or $40 (large); we will help you get caught up with the rest of the group! We will bring these trees to the meeting, so you can get right to work.
  2. New planting container. You can use a larger nursery pot or acquire one that has proven to be ideal for these trees (Fred Meyer has this available for ~$12) the dimensions are roughly 18” wide by 10” deep see attachment.
  3. Pumice – available at FarWest / OR Perlite can be substituted – available at Steve Regan (https://www.steveregan.com/)
  4. Floor Dry available at Oreilly’s (www.oreillyauto.com)
  5. Bring your Bonsai tools
The club will provide the power tools and Cinder for the potting mix.
MAY
16
BBS Meeting: Kusamono
Date/Time: Thursday, May 16, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: 'Kusamono'
MAY
25
BBS Meeting: Spring Workshop & Defoliation
Date/Time: Saturday, May 25, 2019; 10:00am
Location: Adam's Nursery in Nampa
Description: Spring Workshop
JUN
13
BBS Meeting: Pruning
Date/Time: Thursday, June 13, 2019; 6pm
Location: Member Home; Contact Leadership or Member's Only Facebook Page for location.
Description: 'Pruning' - Blue Arctic Willow
JUN
22
BBS Meeting: Juniper Whip Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 2019; 10:00am
Location: Member Home; Please contact Leadership or Member's Only FaceBook Page for location.
Description: Juniper Whip Workshop
JUL
20
BBS Meeting: Fertilizing, Pruning, Juniper Finish Work!
Date/Time: Saturday, July 20, 2019; 10am
Location: Member Home; Contact Leadership or Member's Only FaceBook Page for location.
Description: Fertilizing, Pruning, and/or Finish Work on Juniper Whip Projects! Come join us as we learn from one of the most knowledgeable bonsai experts in the valley. Come hang out with us and talk bonsai!
AUG
15
BBS Meeting: Show Preperations
Date/Time: Thursday, August 15, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Fall Show Preparations & Juniper Follow-up Class with Gary Wharton
AUG
31
Note: This is a change from our estimated prediction and any previously printed calendar products.
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Date/Time: Saturday, August 31, 2019; Move-In 8:00am; free to public 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Description:
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (10:00am-4:00pm).

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
SEP
19
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Beginner Pruning & Fertilizers
SEP
21
CANCELED
BBS Meeting: Intermediate Class
Date/Time: Saturday, September 21, 2019; Time TBD
Location: Member's Home (Please contact leadership for location, if new and insterested)
Description: Barb's Intermediate Class
OCT
17
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, October 17, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Indoor Plants & Wiring / Fall Color
OCT
19
CANCELED
BBS Workshop/Class: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 2019; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Hands-On Wiring / Winter Bedding
NOV
14
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: Thursday, November 14, 2019; 6-8 pm
Location: Idaho Pizza Company in Eagle: 78 E Eagle River St, Eagle, ID 83616
Description: Annual Christmas Party.
  • Important: Please sign up on the provided survey link emailed, or contact Kristen if you plan to attend as we need a count for the restaurant.
  • $15.00 per person, due at the door. Please have correct change or make check out to 'BBS'.
  • No-host cocktail hour starts at 5:30.
  • Dinner will be served at 6:00.
  • Menu: Salad Bar, Sodas, Bread Sticks, & various pizzas.
  • White Elephant Gift Exchange.
  • As always, we will have fabulous gifts to give away. Bring a $5 gift card (any kind) to play in the 'Gift Card' game - you could leave with $20 or a free membership!
  • Happy Holidays!
DEC
5
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, December 5, 2019; 6-8 pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
End of Historical 2019 Calendar of Events
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2018: >>Show

Historical 2018 Events

- Historical Events, archived for reference
JAN
N/A
No BBS Meeting in January this Year: Enjoy the Holidays and keep warm!
FEB
15
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, February 15, 2018; 5:30pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "Bonsai Basics" - How to wire and position your tree in a pot.
MAR
15
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, March 15, 2018; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: How to get your trees 'Show-Ready'! Suzi D. will have a sign-up sheet for the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS).
MAR
22
Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Thursday, March 22, 2018; 4-7 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Move-In Day at the Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display.
MAR
23-25
Show:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description: Boise Flower & Garden Show (BFGS), Bonsai Display! Please check with Suzi D. for work times and demos!
APR
19
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, April 19, 2018; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: "How to Prune your Tree" - Members, please bring trees; the club will help with soil!
MAY
19
BBS Meeting: Barb's Backyard Workshop & Garage Sale
Date/Time: Saturday, May 19, 2018; 11am-4pm
Location: Private home (contact leadership for directions as-needed).
Description: Companion Plants & Members' Garage Sale - Members, please bring trees to work on. The club will have some companion plant material for members!
JUN
21
CANCELED: Please note that this event has been canceled, replaced by a new Gary Wharton Workshop scheduled on June 23rd (added as new event).
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, June 21, 2018; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: 'Pruning' - Bring a tree to work on!
JUN
23
ADDED: Note that this event has been added to the original schedule
Gary Wharton Workshop
Date/Time: June 23, 2018; 9am-4pm
Location: Request directions through leadership if interested.
Description:
This workshop will be open to all our members who wish to observe. We only have 10 spots for participants, so please contact leadership ASAP if interested in participating; leadership must have final participants by the end of day 6/20/18. The class will start at 9:00am and end by 4:00pm. We will have drinks available and lunch will be provided.

We will be taking Gary & his wife out to dinner Saturday evening. This will be a great opportunity to get to know Gary on a personal level. Members will be provided the location. Dinner will be at members' expense.

It takes a village to put this on, so please plan on attending & supporting your club even if you do not purchase a tree.

Please bring the exact change if you are paying in cash. If paying by check make it to 'BBS'. Thank you!
JUL
19
BBS Meeting: Styling & Collecting
Date/Time: Thursday, July 19, 2018; 6pm
Location: Please refer to Members' email from leadership for location.
Description: Discussion and help with styling and on Collecting; please bring any trees you would like help with.
AUG
25
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Date/Time: Saturday, August 25, 2018; Move-In 8:30am; free to public 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Description:
Annual Bonsai & Koi Show, hosted by the Idaho Botanical Garden. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (10:00am-4:00pm).

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
SEP
20
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: Fall Fertilizing, Pruning, Potting, & Members' Garage Sale.
OCT
18
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 2018; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description: 'Fall Color!' - Members, please bring any tree or plant with fall color!
NOV
14
MOVED: Note that this event has been moved from the 15th to the 14th
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018; 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizza on Park Center Blvd

Description: Annual Christmas Party.
  • Important: Please email Barb if you plan to attend as we need a count for the restaurant.
  • $15.00 per person, due at the door. Please have correct change or make check out to 'BBS'.
  • No-host cocktail hour starts at 5:30.
  • Dinner will be served at 6:00.
  • Menu: Salad, Bread, Fettuccine, Lasagna, Cheese Tortellini, & various pizzas.
  • No Gift Exchange this year.
  • As always, we will have fabulous gifts to give away. Every member attending will receive a gift, but only if you attend.
  • Happy Holidays!
DEC
4
MOVED: Note that this event has been moved from the 6th to the 4th, and changed location
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, December 4, 2018; 6-8pm
Location: Barrelhouse, west of Fairgrounds: 5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City, Boise, ID 83714
End of Historical 2018 Calendar of Events
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2017: >>Show

Historical 2017 Events

- Historical Events, archived for reference
JAN
19
BBS Annual Planning Meeting (Postponed into 2017, due to extreme winter weather conditions)
Date/Time: January 19, 2017; 6-8pm
Description:
Annual planning meeting. The club will provide Hors d'oeuvres, and dinner will be the responsibility of the member.
Location: Chili's on Franklin (by the Mall)
FEB
16
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: February 16, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Planned Discussions relating to the following:
  • "Beginners' First Bonsai" - expectations for developing a tree and how to get started.
  • Beginning trees and what to purchase while not spending too much money.
  • Flower & Garden Show preparation - Sign up to work.
MAR
16
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: March 16, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Planned Discussions relating to the following:
  • Tools - how to choose them and sharpen them.
  • Fertilizing.
  • How to choose a starter tree at low cost.
  • How to prep trees for show.
  • Flower & Garden Show: Move-in: 23 March; Show: 24-26 March. Sign up to work and/or demo.
MAR
23
Move-In Day:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: March 23, 2017; 3-6 pm
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description:
Move-In Day at the Boise Flower & Garden Show. Please check with Suzi D for work times.
MAR
24-26
Show:
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: March 24-26, 2017
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
Description:
March 24-26 Boise Flower & Garden Show. Please check with Suzi D for work times.
Spread the word, and invite your friends!
APR
20
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: April 20, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Planned Discussions relating to the following:
  • Companion Plants - Hands-on project. Make one at the meeting. Club will have soil & plants. Bring a very small pot!
  • Talk on Horticulture & Growing of Bonsai trees.
  • Bring your trees to talk about styling or potting.
  • Refresher on 'Beginner's First Bonsai'.
MAY
3
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Note that this event has been moved up from 10 May to 3 May
Hosting a Class: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: May 3, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
The BBS is hosting a class at FarWest Landscape & Garden Center. Our members help participants.

Members: Our class for Farwest has been re-schedule for Wednesday May 3, 6:00 pm at Farwest. This is a beginner class we do for them and we will be doing a workshop on Indoor Schefflera’s we have bought from a dealer in Hawaii. It would be a great help if we have some members come and help with this workshop. It will be a great learning experience for the new members.
Come and join the fun!
MAY
18
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: May 18, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
This is a Work Day! Bring trees to work on. Help with potting, styling, pruning, etc!
JUN
15
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: June 15, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Learn 'Basic Styles of Bonsai Trees!'. This is also planned to be a work day, so please bring a tree to work on! Focus will be on re-potting and styling.
JUN
17
ADDED: Note that this event has been added to the original schedule
BBS Trip: Grit Collecting
Date/Time: June 17, 2017; 10am
Location: Simco road
Description:
This is a great opportunity for members to collect grit for your potting mixes. Meet at Simco road at 10:00am. Bring 5 gal buckets for grit, gloves, shovel, sunscreen, and drinking water. We will have big screens for sifting.
JUL
20
BBS Meeting: Backyard Tour
Date/Time: July 20, 2017; 6pm
Location Jon White's home (contact leadership for directions as-needed).
Description:
Visit backyards of a few members and see how they do things! See finished trees. Come join us!
AUG
12
BBS Picnic & Auction
Date/Time: August 12, 2017; 2pm
Location: Clay & Marcene Taylor's Home
Description:
This is our annual picnic & auction, Saturday August 12th at 2pm. Location information was sent to members on July 24th. Members, please plan to attend as we have many trees, pots, and gardening items to auction off. Please bring any Bonsai/garden items for donation to the auction. The club will provide chicken; yard and drinks will be provided by our generous host. Please bring a side dish. We will have table service for all.
AUG
26
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Date/Time: August 26, 2016; Move-In 8:30am; free to public 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Description:
The Idaho Botanical Garden is once again hosting an annual Bonsai & Koi Show this year. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (10:00am-4:00pm)!

Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) Koi Show Website
SEP
21
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: September 21, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Planned Discussions relating to the following:
  • The basics of wiring: Demo & work on bare branches!
  • More about Fall fertilizing.
OCT
19
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: October 19, 2017; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Fall Color!
  • Bring a tree with Fall color to show!
  • Winter Storage discussions: Successes and losses from last year as we struggled through one of the hardest winters in Idaho history! (6 DEC 2016 - 6 FEB 2017 - 2 full months of persistent snow and freezing temps!). How'd we survive? How to prepare for the worst. Lessons learned, tips and advice for new members - especially those without greenhouses.
NOV
16
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: November 16, 2016; 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizza on Park Center Blvd

Description: Annual Christmas Party.
  • Important: Please email Barb if you plan to attend as we need a count for the restaurant.
  • $15.00 per person, due at the door. Please have correct change or make check out to 'BBS'.
  • No-host cocktail hour starts at 5:30.
  • Dinner will be served at 6:15.
  • Menu: Caesar Salad, Teriyaki Chicken Fettuccine, Lasagna, Cheese Tortellini, Garlic Bread, 3 kinds of Pizza, & soft drinks.
  • Gift Exchange: If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped garden/bonsai gift under $20.00.
  • As always, we will have fabulous prizes to give away! Every member attending will receive a gift, but only if you attend.
  • Please bring any family members or guests, and children are welcome! Children under 10 will receive a reduced dinner rate.
  • Happy Holidays!
DEC
6
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Note that this event has been moved from 7 Dec to 6 Dec (all posted calendar files have been updated)
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: 6 DEC 2017; 6-8pm
Location: 36th Street Bistro: 3823 N Garden Center Way, Boise, ID 83703
Description: Annual planning meeting.
More specific information to come on this event.

Information from previous year as reference:
The club will provide Hors d'oeuvres. If you wish to purchase dinner, you may do so at the responsibility of the member. Members: This is a most-important meeting as we need your input to set the schedule. This is your club and we need your input, so please bring your ideas for this next year!
End of Historical 2017 Calendar of Events
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2016: >>Show

Historical 2016 Events

- Historical Events, archived for reference
JAN
23
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: January 23, 2016; 12 noon
Description:
Bonsai Review - Making soil and choosing the correct pot for your tree.
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
FEB
20
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: February 20, 2016; 12 noon
Description:
Potting Demo-Show Setup for showing your trees.
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
MAR
17
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: March 17, 2016; 3-6 pm
Description:
March 18, 19, 20 Boise Flower & Garden Show. Please check with Suzi D for work times.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
MAR
18-20
Annual Bonsai Display at the Boise Flower & Garden Show: Boise Center on the Grove
Date/Time: March 18-20, 2016
Description:
March 18, 19, 20 Boise Flower & Garden Show. Please check with Suzi D for work times.
Location: Boise Center on the Grove
APR
30
BBS Meeting (rescheduled from original rained-out day): Member's backyard (rain or shine!)
Date/Time: April 30, 2016; 12 noon
Description:
Bring trees for potting, pruning, and general tree design. Soil will be provided.
Location: Member's backyard (request directions through leadership if needed)
MAY
4
Schefflera Class: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: May 4, 2016; 6-8 pm
Description:
Schefflera Class for the nursery. We need volunteers! Please contact our leadership to volunteer with this event.
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
MAY
14
Grit-Collecting Trip!
Date/Time: May 14, 2016; 11 am
Location: meet at Simco Road. Contact leadership for more information.
Description:
This is the time when our group gets together to harvest grit for use in soil-mixtures and repotting. Remember to bring your shovel, buckets, and gloves! Dress according to weather.
MAY
19
BBS Meeting: Juniper Workshop!
Date/Time: May 19, 2016; 6 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Juniper Workshop! Tree design/Direction for members' trees.
MAY
21
CANCELED: Please note that this event has been canceled in lieu of the recent Schefflera Class held at FarWest Nursery, on 4 May.
BBS Show: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: May 21, 2016; 10 am
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Please bring your show-ready trees for our annual show at FarWest. We will also have a workshop show for the public to see how we design our trees.
JUN
16
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: June 16, 2016; 6 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Styling Workshop for members' deciduous trees. Please bring your trees for help with styling direction.
JUL
21
BBS Meeting: Member's Backyard
Date/Time: July 21, 2016; 6 pm
Location: Member's backyard (request directions through leadership if needed)
Description:
General discussion of Bonsai styles and how to grow.
AUG
13
BBS Picnic & Auction
Date/Time: August 13, 2016; 2 pm
Location: Member's backyard (request directions through leadership if needed)
Description:
This is our annual picnic & auction. Members, please bring any Bonsai/garden items for donation to the auction.
AUG
27
BBS & IWGKS: Bonsai & Koi Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden
Date/Time: August 27, 2016; Move-In 8:30am; free to public 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG)
Description:
The Idaho Botanical Garden is once again hosting an annual Bonsai & Koi Show this year. Please prep and bring your trees for show and enjoy good company and demos. Spread the word: this is the only time of year that the Botanical Gardens are free to the public (10:00am-4:00pm)!
SEP
15
BBS Meeting: Styling Tips
Date/Time: September 15, 2016; 6pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Topics planned for this meeting:
  • How the rules of Bonsai help you style your tree.
  • Prune for design.
  • Make a plan for your tree in 2017; plan what needs done and when.
  • Bring trees in progress for help and suggestions.
  • Fall fertilizing for success next year.
Members, please bring trees for help or to show!
OCT
22
CANCELED: Please note that this event has been canceled; thank you.
BBS Meeting: Farwest Nursery
Date/Time: October 22, 2016; 6-8 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
Fall Color - Please bring any tree with fall color and any tree that you would like styling help with.
NOV
17
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: November 17, 2016; 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: Smoky Mountain Pizza on Park Center Blvd
Description: Annual Christmas Party. No-host cocktail at 5:30, dinner served at 6:15. $15.00 per person. Door prizes to be given away. This is one of our most popular events, so plan to attend. We also have a gift exchange if you wish to participate. Please try to keep the gift under $15.00. Spouses and family are welcome to attend. Please email Barb if you plan to attend as we need a count for the restaurant.
JAN
19
2017
RESCHEDULED: Please note that this event has been rescheduled due to winter weather conditions.
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: 19 JAN 2017; 6-8pm: Originally scheduled for December 8, 2016
Location: Chili's on Franklin (by the Mall)
Description: Annual planning meeting. The club will provide Hors d'oeuvres, and dinner will be the responsibility of the member.
End of Historical 2016 Calendar of Events
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Historical 2015 Events

- Historical Events, archived for reference
Beginning of Historical Calendar of Events (starting with May 2015).
MAY
23
BBS Bonsai Show
Date/Time: May 23, 2015; 11-2 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
JUN
18
BBS Workshop: Style, Wiring, & Pruning
Date/Time: June 18, 2015; 6-8 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
JUL
11
Jon White Workshop: Creating Stone Pottery, Class 1 of 3
Date/Time: July 11, 2015; 10 am
Location: White home
Description:
This will be the first class of a multi-stage workshop designed to help you create your own concrete/stone pottery.
Class 1 - Creating the frame and shape of the container (wire armature, & the building blocks of strength).
Class 2 - Creating the concrete mixture color, consistency & application.
Class 3 - Finishing touches, final colors, textures and sealing of the container.
There will be a limited numbers of members allowed to participate due to high engagement and resources.
Cost is $35 per person (materials included). If signed up, please bring your own stool or chair.
Classes are expected to last until about 1-2 pm.
JUL
16
BBS Meeting: Jon's Home
Date/Time: July 16, 2015; 6-9 pm
Location: White home
Description: Jon White will be hosting our July meeting at his home. If you would like to see some Bonsai, Jon's is the place to be! Come join us.
JUL
18
Jon White Workshop: Creating Stone Pottery, Class 2 of 3
Date/Time: July 18, 2015; 10-12 am
Location: White home
Description:
This will be the second class of a multi-stage workshop designed to help you create your own concrete/stone pottery (Class 1 was held on JUL 11).
Class 2 - Creating the concrete mixture color, consistency & application.
There are a limited number of seats available to participate due to the high level of engagement, and amount of supplies and materials.
Cost is $30 per person (materials included). If signed up, please bring your own stool/chair, turntable, wire-snips, & gloves.
Classes are expected to last until about noon.
JUL
27
Jon White Workshop: Creating Stone Pottery, Class 3 of 3
Date/Time: July 27, 2015; 4pm
Location: White home
Description:
This will be the final class of a multi-stage workshop designed to help you create your own concrete/stone pottery.
Class 3 - Finishing touches, final colors, textures and sealing of the container.
There are a limited number of seats available to participate due to the high level of engagement, and amount of supplies and materials.
Cost is $30 per person (materials included). If signed up, please bring your own stool/chair, turntable, wire-snips, & gloves.
Classes are expected to last until about noon.
AUG
22
BBS Picnic & Auction
Date/Time: August 22, 2015; 4-7 pm
Location: Taylor home
Description:
This is our annual picnic & auction. Members, please bring a side dish or dessert to share; the club will provide chicken. We hope to get lots of members to attend this year! Lots of fun, and great auction items! Bring any garden, trees, pots or bonsai books you wish to donate for the auction. More information to come.
AUG
29
Annual Koi Show
Date/Time: August 29, 2015; 10am-4pm
Location: Zamzows Store & Nursery, Chinden Location: 545 E Chinden Blvd, Meridian, ID
Description: 22nd Annual KOI Show; Idaho Water Garden & Koi Society.
SEP
17
BBS Meeting: Collecting Yamadori
Date/Time: September 17, 2015; 6-8 pm
Location: FarWest Landscape & Garden Center
Description:
BBS This will be a demo on collecting Yamadori (wild trees collected for bonsai). We will discuss what equipment you need as well as collecting techniques. We will discuss a time to have the club go on a collecting trip.
OCT
15
BBS Meeting: Suzi D's Backyard
Date/Time: October 15, 2015; 6-8 pm
Location: Dethman home
Description: Suzi will display and speak on her rock collection. There will be a demo of a Phoenix Graft.
NOV
19
BBS Annual Holiday Party
Date/Time: November 19, 2015; 5:30-9:00 pm
Location: Smokey Mountain Pizza, Park Center
Description: We will have a no-host cocktail hour with prize give-aways from 5:30-6:15. Dinner will be served at 6:15. Our menu this year is Lasagna, Vegetarian pasta dish, salad, bread, & soft drinks. Cost is $15 per person; gratuity included. If you would like to participate in the gift-exchange, please bring a gardening/Bonsai-related (& wrapped) gift under $20.00. We will have lots of give-away prizes this year, so plan to attend! If you have not yet done so, RSVP to Barb!
DEC
10
BBS Annual Planning Meeting
Date/Time: December 10, 2015; 6-8 pm
Location: Twin Dragon, Fairview
Description: 2015 club planning meeting.
End of Historical 2015 Calendar of Events
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