Membership

Why join a local bonsai society?

Learning the art and science of Bonsai, and trying to overcome the daunting problems imposed by our desert climate can be a challenging and even painful experience without proper guidance. The books and websites available do not take into account the desert extremes encountered by our plants. Nearly all bonsai anywhere in the world are outdoor trees, and cannot be kept indoors for more than a few days. Only certain tropical and succulents (never conifers or hardwood trees) can be grown indoors under high light conditions and placed outdoors in warm weather. Nearly all of our bonsai are grown outdoors with part shade all summer.

After many years of experience and growing success, we have developed our own unique Bonsai Basics classes, described further under Classes.

Benefits of Society Membership

Monthly programs and lectures at St. Philip's In the Hills, 4440 N Campbell Ave. at 12:00 noon on the second Sunday of each month (parking under the solar panels on the far East side of the property).

Mentors and teachers are available to assist with the training of your bonsai at meetings and workshops
Additional workshops and tours at members’ homes, on a seasonal basis, with the assistance of our mentors and teachers
Annual bonsai auction where plants and other items can be purchased; proceeds to benefit our club
Access to a local source for bonsai tools, wire, and pottery; other materials at prices competitive with the internet
Special buys or prices on nursery plants, custom logo shirts, and accessories
Annual seminar and workshops instructed by a prominent bonsai teacher to acquire new skills and techniques

Enroll and pay online

To pay by check, print out and mail with your check