Garden Nursery Tour

A lot of bonsai start as garden center material

Every spring, MBS organizes a nursery tour where you can visit local garden centers and learn how to choose and purchase materials suitable for bonsai. Exploring both local and big-box nurseries for various plant species can be a lot of fun. Join Lionel Flood in May to learn how to identify key features such as interesting trunk movement and nebari, which are often found in neglected shrubs, rather than only relying on pre-labeled bonsai plants.

FOR MEMBERS
Spring Nursery Tour

May 23, 2026

Gather at the indoor bonsai display at Bachman’s at 10 AM. We’ll hand out a map of all the stops then, so you’ll know where we’re headed next. Don’t worry, we’ll also pause for lunch somewhere along the way to refuel! While we won’t be providing transportation, feel free to carpool with friends for some extra fun. Looking forward to seeing you all!