Next Meeting: Guy Guidry!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7pm
GNOBS will welcome it's famous son, Guy Guidry back to the podium in September. Guy is an internationally known master and prolific vendor of fine bonsai. His wealth of knowledge in the area is only surpassed by his entertaining and friendly speaking skills. It's always wonderful to have Guy as a speaker. You will not want to miss this meeting.
Latest News:
- There is a new Photo Gallery! Features include user submitted comments and easier uploads by the web site admins. Check it out HERE
- The proposed By Laws were accepted at the November 2009 meeting. The official By Laws can be seen HERE
- FORUMS ARE HERE!
The long-awaited GNOBS discussion forums are now on-line. Best news of all is that participation is free and open to the public. - New Web Site Look! (Did you notice?)
- New web site host. More power; more room; more bandwidth; more features; one-third the cost.
Latest Picture Additions:
With the change in format, old photo galleries are not all currently available. You can keep track of each addtion at our GNOBS Photos page.
MORE CLUB INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!
This page does not end here. Keep scrolling down for more info about the club and directions to our meetings!
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Photos Last Meeting in July:
The July meeting was all about Pots. Check out the photos in our gallery.
Photos from the Dave DeGroot Demo/Workshop:
Dave DeGroot's visit took several turns, but he made it here and we are always glad to see our friend return to New Orleans.
Photos of the Demo can be seen HERE.
Photos of the Workshop can be seen HERE.
Photos from The Annual Auction in August 2009:
The Annual Auction was a success for bidders and the club alike. Photos of the Auction can be seen HERE.
GNOBS Annual Auction is coming! August 14, 2010
Trees from this year's programs including Dave DeGroot and Bill Butler, as well as trees from Brussel's Nursery, and numerous donations will be up for auction in August.
Learn more at our Activities Page!
New Article: "My Thoughts on Bunjin"
Jim Osborne has written an article on his thoughts on the bunjin style. You can read it HERE.
Article: "Collecting Large Cypress"
Bill Butler has written an article on his recent acquisition of large bald cypress with a 32-in base. You can read the article HERE.
2010 Garden Show Pictures
2010 New Orleans City Park Spring Garden Show pictures are now online HERE.
Garden Show Pictures
2007 New Orleans City Park Fall Garden Show pictures are now online HERE.
GNOBS Banting's Nursery Styling Event
Each year, GNOBS goes to Banting's Nursery to style trees and promote bonsai to the public. You can see photos taken at the event (and some of the trees to appear at this year's auction) HERE.
Where We Meet:
Audubon Zoo, Nims Community Center , 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA. (click for a map from mapquest.com)
Meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., but check the Club Activities page to see if there have been any changes. Pre-meeting activities begin at 7pm.
We invite you to attend our meetings.
Lagniappe*
In addition to our regular monthly meetings we offer:
- Hands-on workshops
- Master class demonstrations
- Bonsai Basics classes
- Lectures by experienced bonsai artists
- Lending library of books and videos
- Real New Orleans hospitality
*that little something extra
Our club was founded by noted bonsai authority Vaughn Banting in 1972. Over the years, we've developed into one of the most active bonsai clubs in the U.S. GNOBS is proud to have members who have their trees displayed in the National Arboretum and the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai collection as well as other prestigious sites. Several of our members have received national and international awards, and many have been invited as guest lecturers to other organizations and conventions.