The Heathcote Botanical Gardens Bonsai Study Group meets in the James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery Pavilion on the last Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - 2 pm.  The next meeting is on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 

The Guest Bonsai Artist will be International Bonsai Artist Ed Trout.  Ed is a multi-talented and knowledgeable international bonsai artist.  Ed's achievements in bonsai are legendary but what is outstanding about Ed is his philosophy of bonsai.  It is poetic.  His love for the art and his predecessors is unchallenged.  Ed is extending his generosity by offering to photograph your bonsai to enter the John Naka award held by the American Bonsai Society.  Besides the photo session, Ed will be available to guide you in the right direction to better your bonsai.  For more information on this event or to contact our curator, please email Patrick Giacobbe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Attendees may bring Bonsai (in a ceramic bonsai training or bonsai pot) to be analyzed by the study group.  Spectators are always welcome.

The Bonsai Study Group is free for Heathcote Members.  Regular Admission prices apply for non-members.  Memberships support the Bonsai Gallery and Botanical Gardens' operation.