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BC Bonsai Society Internet LinksWhat do you need to know? These links will help you hone your knowledge of Bonsai. Page IndexBonsai Organizations in and around BC Internet Bonsai forumsIn addition to the Forum, bonsaiTalk Community offers Articles, FAQs, a Gallery, Links, Chat rooms, and more. (Note: Double clicking on any Bonsai term within the forum will give you the definition of that term!) This forum is meant for the discussion of bonsai--how to care for them, recommendations for appropriate selections, sources for plants, etc. ... Put questions or queries about bonsai out to the other viewers of this site Subforums: Specialty Forum: Bonsai Soils, Specialty Forum, Bonsai Tools. The Knowledge of Bonsai Forums The Knowledge of Bonsai Project is an online forum and community for the examination and discussion of the culivational and technical design aspects of ... Bonsai organizations in and around BCBonsai & Penjing Clubs in British Columbia, Canada. The American Bonsai Society Web site lists Canadian clubs, including Alberta and British Columbia, not all of which have web sites. The Vancouver Island Bonsai Club is a learning centered club who would like as many people as possible to enjoy and partake in Bonsai. Located in Olympia, WA, our purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the hobby of Bonsai by meeting together, having demonstrations, workshops, field trips and shows. Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association: This website includes clubs from British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the PNBCA Website is to share information among the member organizations. The Bonsai Society of Portland The Bonsai Society of Portland, Oregon, promotes the art of bonsai through education. The Society meets monthly, presents guest speakers, shares bonsai information, holds public exhibits, maintains a library of books, videos and published materials about bonsai, has a mentorship program, and holds social events. Puget Sound Bonsai Association A non-profit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai. Other Bonsai OrganizationsFounded in 1967, the American Bonsai Society, Inc. is the pioneering national bonsai organization for North America, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This is an online club with members from many countries. The Phoenix Bonsai Society maintains a Web page on their site that links to on-line Newsletters published by Bonsai clubs. The San Diego area had many early pioneers within the Japanese community who promoted the art and study of bonsai. Our club is one of the oldest in the State of California, and was founded by twelve members in October, 1965 as a non-profit educational corporation. Reference MaterialThe bonsaiWIKI is an online encyclopedia dedicated to explaining the arts of bonsai and suiseki. (It is owned by bonsaiTalk Forum.) This Index of Bonsai Species consists of guidelines for the care of tree species as compiled from postings on various lists and newsgroups, from several bonsai periodicals and standard bonsai reference works, and from practical experience. Cross indexes from common to botanical names are also referenced on this page. A variety of articles on soils, watering, pruning, insects, diseases, and more. Through various Bonsai sites, there is information on small to large sized Bonsai. Care and tips, photographs, tools and shopping, exhibits, clubs, events, databases, links. (Definition of Webring) This supplier has compiled a variety of Bonsai care articles on their site. The Four Season's Bonsai Club of Michigan, USA, has compiled a collection of links subdivided into categories in order to compile bonsai related information in a manner that can be easily accessed and linked to. Details for re-potting Shohin and Mame Bonsai, including soil formula. ClimateCanadian Plant Hardiness Zones The Plant Hardiness Zones map shows the different zones in Canada where various types of trees, shrubs and flowers will most likely survive based on the average climatic conditions of each area. The Weather Network - BC Cities Provides current weather conditions and short and long term forecasts for BC cities. [This page is a sub-page to National and International forecasts.] Provides lawn and garden information for BC cities, including Hardiness Zone identification, frost warnings, and watering needs. CollectionsDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Has a variety of Chinese Tree Penjing, very similar to and the precursor of the Japanese art of bonsai. The National Bonsai Collection held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. |
