Bonsai Resources & Links
Supplies, learning materials, videos, and links curated by GSBS members.
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Bonsai Supplies
Bonsai Supplies
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Bonsai wire, tools, and supplies
In-depth bonsai techniques, species guides, and seasonal care from professional bonsai artist Jonas Dupuich
Local NJ bonsai nursery in Ringoes - run by David & Diane Hall and Brian Zegar. Excellent source for pre-bonsai material, pots, tools, and supplies at reasonable prices. Hosts annual bonsai shows.
Comprehensive beginner-to-advanced guides, species profiles, and care calendars
NYC-area bonsai supplier - soil, pots, trees, and accessories
Community resource with galleries, articles, and forums for bonsai enthusiasts
Chase Rosade's legendary studio in New Hope, PA - finished bonsai, pre-bonsai, tools, workshops, and consultations
Long-running bonsai publication featuring artists, techniques, and exhibitions worldwide
Pomona, NY - hosts free demonstrations and events with visiting artists
Chase Rosade's bonsai studio in New Hope, PA - classes, consultations, and bonsai art
Monthly Bonsai Care Guide
Monthly Bonsai Care Guide
Month-by-month care tips for the Northeast US climate, distilled from over 170 GSBS newsletters spanning 17 years and decades of member experience. For the complete guide, visit our dedicated care guide page.
Member Recipe: Organic Fertilizer Cake
Member Recipe: Organic Fertilizer Cake
Documented in GSBS newsletters since the early 2000s. Originally from Michael Persiano; adapted by John Michalski.
Dry Ingredients (by volume)
Dry Ingredients (by volume)
3 parts cottonseed meal (acidic nitrogen)
2 parts garden lime (alkaline balance)
1 part blood meal (nitrogen and iron)
1 part bone meal (phosphorus)
Wet Ingredients (per 5 lbs dry)
Wet Ingredients (per 5 lbs dry)
5 oz fish emulsion
Water as needed to reach cookie-dough consistency
Method
Method
Mix to a stiff cookie-dough consistency. Spread 1/4 inch thick on a flat surface. Dry in sun, then break into 1-2 inch blocks. Store dry.
Application
Application
Apply in spring when bud growth is evident: 4-5 chunks for a large pot, 1-2 for a small pot. Place on soil surface and allow to break down with watering. Cease application in early August to avoid triggering late bud break before winter.
Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading
Books by people connected to GSBS and our community.
Bonsai Heresy
Illustrated by GSBS Artist in Residence Sergio Cuan - a fresh perspective on bonsai conventions
Bonsai Containers as Ceramic Art
By GSBS Potter in Residence Fred Aufschlager - a scholarly essay on bonsai container history and ceramic art traditions. Free PDF download.
Bonsai From the Wild
By the late Nick Lenz - a groundbreaking book highlighting native North American species, their natural habitats, and styling tips. A favorite among GSBS members.
International Bonsai Magazine
Published by Bill Valavanis (a past GSBS guest artist). GSBS member Martin Schmalenberg published a two-part article on Pitch Pine styling in this magazine.
Growing & Displaying Bonsai
By Colin Lewis & Neil Sutherland - the source GSBS newsletters cited for monthly care tips across 17 years of issues. A reliable, practical reference for temperate-climate bonsai.
Bonsai: The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature Trees
By Peter Chan - another foundational reference cited throughout the GSBS newsletter archive for seasonal care guidance and species-specific advice.
The Bonsai Book
By Dan Barton - recommended by GSBS member John Michalski as 'a well-rounded overview of bonsai for people who have progressed beyond the beginner stage.' A retired veterinarian and passionate bonsai practitioner.
External Links
External Links
Organizations, societies, and gardens in the bonsai community.
Partners
Essex County Environmental Center
Our home venue in Roseland, NJ
National & Regional Organizations
National & Regional Organizations
National bonsai organization promoting bonsai in America
Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies (MABS)
11 member clubs across CT, DE, NY, NJ, PA, RI, and MA - hosts annual Spring Festival
Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Societies (MABS)
11 member clubs across CT, DE, NY, NJ, PA, RI, and MA - hosts annual Spring Festival
Bonsai Clubs International (BCI)
Global bonsai organization connecting clubs and enthusiasts worldwide
Supports the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
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