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Beginning April 2022 our meetings will be held at the American Legion Hall, 1225 Hickory Ave, Harahan Refreshments are provided.

A bonsai society where its members meet once a month to learn and promote the liveing art of bonsai. The cost of membership is $30.00 per year or $35.00 for a family. Membership is open to anyone who has an instrest in bonsai. Annual bonsai auction every August
Our meeting address: 1225 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Our mailing address:
Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society
PO Box 381
Kenner, LA 70062

10/21/2026

Our very own Melissa Le Blanc gave the club a sh*takusa/Kusamono lecture tonight.
You may have seen her work at Underhill’s C’est Bonsai as she provides the sh*takusa for the show and also does seasonal workshops at Underhill Bonsai. Next one is November 7. Check it out !

10/13/2026

Next meeting: October 20, 2026
Note: Date has changed to the 20th
Program: Kusamono & Sh*takusa Presentation Melissa LeBlanc 7:00pm
Kusamonu is a Japanese botanical art form of potting wild grasses, mosses, flowers and plants in artistic arrangements in unique, specialized containers. Sh*takusa is a smaller version traditionally used as accent plants for bonsai. Melissa will will be doing a lecture/presentation and bringing examples. She studied under the guidance of Sooncheng Cheah, and today she provides Sh*takusa arrangements for Underhill Bonsai’s annual C’est Bonsai event, enhancing the beauty of show trees with elegant companion plantings as well as now conducting workshops regionally.

08/10/2026

Promises to be a Fantastic event!

08/06/2026

Two more Trees that will be available THIS Saturday
Graciously donated by Underhill Bonsai
Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale - This Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its Annual Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale August 8, 2026. Huge selection of bonsai, starter material and pots for every budget from the novice to dedicated enthusiast. FREE and open to the public. Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4pm. Auction 6-9pm. VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
For more information and to view photos from our previous auctions:
http://gnobs.org/news-and-events/annual-bonsai-auction/
Last year there were more than 160 trees auctioned - from beginner trees to large and established pieces for the serious collector as well as multiple tables chock full of bargain items (starter material & plants priced at $1, $2, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 and $35) and tables of silent auction items (pots, books, supplies etc). This year promises to be equally great. Please come out, get some outstanding bargains and have a great time in the process.

08/06/2026

REMINDER: Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale - This Saturday, August 8, 2026
See a few of the trees available!
The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its Annual Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale August 8, 2026. Huge selection of bonsai, starter material and pots for every budget from the novice to dedicated enthusiast. FREE and open to the public. Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4pm. Auction 6-9pm. VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
For more information and to view photos from our previous auctions:
http://gnobs.org/news-and-events/annual-bonsai-auction/

Last year there were more than 160 trees auctioned - from beginner trees to large and established pieces for the serious collector as well as multiple tables chock full of bargain items (starter material & plants priced at $1, $2, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 and $35) and tables of silent auction items (pots, books, supplies etc). This year promises to be equally great. Please come out, get some outstanding bargains and have a great time in the process.

07/26/2026

Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale - August 8, 2026
See a few of the trees available!

The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its Annual Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale August 8, 2026. Huge selection of bonsai, starter material and pots for every budget from the novice to dedicated enthusiast. FREE and open to the public. Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4pm. Auction 6-9pm. VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123

For more information and to view photos from our previous auctions:
http://gnobs.org/news-and-events/annual-bonsai-auction/

Last year there were more than 160 trees auctioned - from beginner trees to large and established pieces for the serious collector as well as multiple tables chock full of bargain items (starter material & plants priced at $1, $2, $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30 and $35) and tables of silent auction items (pots, books, supplies etc). This year promises to be equally great. Please come out, get some outstanding bargains and have a great time in the process.

07/22/2026

Vaughn Banting, founder of our club. Honored at Underhill’s C’est Bonsai earlier this year.
Do you recognize the others in the photos?

06/22/2026

Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale

The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its Annual Bonsai Auction and Plant Sale August 8, 2026. Huge selection of bonsai, starter material, plants and pots for every budget from the novice to dedicated enthusiast. FREE and open to the public. Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4pm. Auction 6-9pm. VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Take a look at photos of this year's flier and photos from our recent auction and plant sales.

For more information and to view photos from our previous auctions:
https://gnobs.org/news-and-events/annual-bonsai-auction/

05/28/2026

Some morning shots of the boxwood I moved from the ground to the top of a new set of shelves. Top shelf is about 24" wide. My estimate on the age of the boxwood is that it was planted in the 1940s. The original home owners are long gone. The elderly couple who let me dig this tree are also gone and they weren't the original home owners. I'm not sure where I'm going with this. Guy Guidry recommended tipping the tree over a bit to make a semi cascade. Once I get the branches cleaned up, I'll have to come up with a plan.

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1225 Hickory Avenue
Harahan, LA
70123

Website

http://www.gnobs.org/

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