Pioneer Valley Bonsai Society

09/02/2026

Our bonsai stand making workshop with woodworker and bonsai artist Sean Smith still has spaces available.
Details and sign-up at our web page.

Join Sean Smith for a Bonsai Root Stand Carving Workshop on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, starting at noon in Agawam, MA.

08/24/2026

I had a great day with Mark Arpag today. What a gentleman and bonsai teacher.

Every time he comes to my house I have a tremendous project requiring his guidance.

This year we (Douglas Taylor, Mark and I) worked on my gigantic Larch. Ive had this tree for years and could never decide what to do. Today we changed all thay,and I couldn't be happier with the result.

Here are some pics over the years.

08/17/2026

https://pvbonsai.org/event/bonsai-root-stand-carving-workshop-with-sean-smith/

Join Sean Smith for a Bonsai Root Stand Carving Workshop on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, starting at noon in Agawam, MA.

08/10/2026

Mark Arpag is coming to town for a Bring Your Own Tree (BYOT) Workshop. Spend the day refining your bonsai skills, asking questions, receiving personalized guidance on your own tree, and learning alongside fellow enthusiasts as each tree evolves throughout the day.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

🍃 4 participant spots remain.

Prefer to observe? Silent observers are welcome to spend the day watching, learning, and enjoying the artistry of bonsai.

Register below:

Join Mark Arpag for a BYOT bonsai workshop on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Interested in joining the club? This is a great place to start.

08/08/2026

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08/07/2026

August 8th… The New England Swap, Tag, and Swindle Event hosted by Kris Springer and Black Dodge Bonsai.

All are welcome to join the fun on Saturday, August 8th, from 9 AM until everyone heads home. The event is at Black Dodge Bonsai corporate HQ… if you need the address, text joe polaski at 860-680-8748! This is my favorite event of the year and I have always gotten great trees there.

Here are some of the trees im bringing to sell. Not pictured is a huge spruce forest planted on a 36" slab.

This is shaping up to be the best swap and swindle ever!

Let's get swapping and dwindling! Lol.

The event is bring-your-own-everything. Trees, pots, tools… anything bonsai related to swap or sell. This is a great opportunity to get awesome deals!

See you there!!!

07/30/2026

Great video of oldest Eastern trees...hint, we use this species for Bonsai!

The Niagara Escarpment is a long (~700 mile) band of cliffs of dolo...

07/21/2026

Next month Joe and I will be giving a bonsai talk at our local library. Event Page

Are you curious about the art of Bonsai? Did you repeatedly watch Karate Kid to see Mr. Miyagi's little trees? Have you purchased a big box store Bonsai tree only to become...

07/17/2026

🌧️ Weather Update for the Annual Bonsai Workshop, Picnic & Auction with David Bressem

It looks like Mother Nature has other plans for us this weekend, so we've decided to move our event from this weekend to next Saturday. Hope you all can make it!

If you're planning to attend and haven't already RSVP'ed, please use the link below. If you can't attend, let us know and we'll remove you from the potluck list.

📅 New Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
🔗 RSVP: https://pvbonsai.org/event/annual-bonsai-workshop-picnic-auction-with-david-bressem/