Greetings, NBS Members! Spring is just around the corner, and it's one of the most exciting times of the year for bonsai enthusiasts! March brings a packed calendar of events to help you get your trees ready for the growing season. We're thrilled to welcome Master Artist Jennifer Price for workshops and a live demonstration at our monthly meeting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best. Plus, our Chop-N-Chat returns for spring repotting season, Mentorship 101 continues with Class #2, and we're excited to have a table at the Frist Art Museum's 25th Anniversary celebration. Read on for all the details!
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✂️ Chop-N-Chat at Creekside Bonsai Nursery 📍 Creekside Bonsai Nursery @ The Garden Stop • 🕕 Sat, March 14 • 12:00–3:00 PM
Join us for your seasonal repotting needs and tree questions. Bring your trees for hands-on help and expert advice from fellow members!
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🌿 Master Artist Jennifer Price's Workshops 📍 Hopson Home • 🕕 March 22–23 • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Attendees BYOT (Bring Your Own Tree). Cost: $150 all day / $75 half day. Slots are still available!
Email: [email protected] to sign up.
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🪴 Monthly Meeting – Jennifer Price Demonstration 📍 Cheekwood • 🕕 Mon, March 23 • 6:00–8:30 PM
Join us for a live demonstration by Master Artist Jennifer Price. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to watch a master at work!
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🎓 Mentorship 101 – Class #2 📍 Hopson Home • 🕕 Sat, March 28 • 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Students: bring your tools, enthusiasm, and questions!
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🎨 NBS Table @ Frist Art Museum – 25th Anniversary 📍 Frist Art Museum – 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN • 🕕 Sat, March 28 • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Help us celebrate the Frist Art Museum's 25th Birthday! NBS will have a table showcasing the art of bonsai to the Nashville community.
Volunteer for a one-hour shift! Contact Joh Mahal at [email protected] to sign up.
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🌱 MENTORSHIP 101 – CLASS #1 RECAP This past Saturday we kicked off the 2026 Mentorship 101 class with a bang as guest artist Shannon Salyer of Kusa Farms showed our students how to create trident maple forests on slabs and tiles. In preparation for the forest creations, we assigned students to collect a 12" x 12" patch of good, tight moss and wow, the mentors and I were genuinely impressed with what they showed up with! We have eight fantastic students this semester and, judging by their thoughtful questions, class participation, and attention to detail, this is shaping up to be a wonderful cohort. We're looking forward to continuing the course at our next class on Saturday, March 28th. – Drew Binkley, Mentorship Instructor
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✂️ Sat, March 14 – Chop-N-Chat at Creekside Bonsai Nursery 🌿 Sun, March 22 – Jennifer Price Workshop at Hopson's 🌿 Mon, March 23 – Jennifer Price Workshop at Hopson's 🪴 Mon, March 23 – Monthly Meeting at Cheekwood 🎓 Sat, March 28 – Mentorship 101 Class #2 🎨 Sat, March 28 – NBS Table @ Frist Art Museum 25th Anniversary
*more info below
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| CLIMATE | INDICATORS | HOW TO RESPOND |
|---|---|---|
| Windiest month | Last hard freeze | |
| Avg. Low 39° | Avg. High 61° | Record Low 2° |
| Apply 1st round of organic fertilizer for conifers when daytime temps average 60°. Protect trees from high winds by keeping on the ground. Protect new foliage from temps below 42° and over 75° until leaves harden off. Protect newly potted trees from wind and temps below 42°. Monitor water needs. Repot needle juniper, beech and oaks later in month if buds are ready to open. | Apply 1st round of organic fertilizer for conifers when daytime temps average 60°. Protect trees from high winds by keeping on the ground. Protect new foliage from temps below 42° and over 75° until leaves harden off. Protect newly potted trees from wind and temps below 42°. Monitor water needs. Repot needle juniper, beech and oaks later in month if buds are ready to open. |
President: Sara Hopson - [email protected]
Past President: Clay Farris - [email protected]
Director of Programs Programs: Curt Hagenau - [email protected]
Director of Education: Drew Binkley [email protected]
Mentors : Eileen Knox, Donna Comer, Sara Hopson, Albert Kolbe, Marshall Hindley, MichaelKidder, Joh Mahal, John Scarpelli, Kurt Smith.
Director of Finance: Albert Kolbe - [email protected]
Director of Membership: Susan Hagenau - [email protected]
Director of Communications: David Supica - [email protected]
Director of Website: Michael Kidder - [email protected]
Director of Community Outreach: Joh Mahal [email protected]
Member At Large: VACANT
Hospitality Coordinator: Cameron Ford - [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator – VACANT
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