About Toronto Bonsai Society (TBS)
The Toronto Bonsai Society, founded in 1964 and one of the largest outside Japan, is devoted to the learning, practice and teaching of the horticultural techniques and artistic principles of the ancient art of bonsai.
Inspired by Nature
Through our regular meetings, workshops, lectures and exhibitions we promote interest in bonsai and a genuine community around this fascinating art-form.
Join the Club
At our monthly meetings, bonsai techniques are taught to beginners. At least once a year, the Society invites a bonsai master from the United States, Europe or Japan for a series of lectures, demonstrations and workshops that will also be of interest to experienced bonsai growers.
Latest happenings and updates
Latest News
Discussion on Pines with Jonas Dupuich Posted Jun 14, 2021 By TBS Webmaster
Single flush pines, double flush pines. Japanese red, white and black, Austrian pines, mugo pines, scott’s pines, eastern white pines, jack pines… so many pines!
Air Layering Posted May 10, 2021 By TBS Webmaster
In the May General meeting we’ll present a method for rapid development of pre-styled shohin on a mother stock tree.
Focus on native species: White Oak Posted May 10, 2021 By TBS Webmaster
Discussion on growing White Oak (Quercus Alba) as bonsai – May General meeting.
Grafting demo Posted Apr 15, 2021 By TBS Webmaster
Monday, April 12, 2021 Demonstration of veneer grafting on particular species of conifers
The Story of Penjing Posted Apr 15, 2021 By TBS Webmaster
Monday, March 8, 2021 Join us as Matthiew Quinn, the Montreal Botanical Garden’s bonsai collection co-curator, takes us on an exploratory journey of the art
