Look what's in bloom in the Bonsai Gallery!  

 In October 2009, Bonsai Master Jim Smith donated 100 of his finest trees to Heathcote Botanical Gardens, on the condition that they would be displayed, secured, and maintained properly.  Master Smith envisioned a garden where visitors could stroll and discover a bonsai at every turn.  In May 2011, at the Grand Opening of the James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery, Master Smith declared that what was built for his collection exceeded all his expectations.

Visit the "News" page of this website for photos of the Gallery under construction.  For information about study groups led by the collection curator, Patrick Giacobbe, please visit the Tours & Education section.  Please visit our website again; more photos of the finished Gallery and specimen trees will be available soon.