Louisiana Day of Bonsai – The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society

2024 Louisiana Day of Bonsai

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Program: Initial Competition for Johnny Martinez Award 7:00pm

All members (including beginners) are asked to bring in their best trees (limit 2) for a friendly competition. (Note: Only SINGLE trees - NO GROUPS) All members present will get 3 votes for their favorite trees. The 3 trees with the most votes will be displayed at the Auction. (If you have a stand/accent plant please use it - if you do not, and your tree is selected for the auction vote, there are multiple members, that can lend a stand for that night - so we have a nice display for the public) Auction attendees will vote for their favorite tree from the 3 for the Johnny Martinez Award. We ask that you not bring in a tree from a workshop done in the past year. Our experienced members will provide a constructive critique with suggestions for further development of the trees.

We will have sign up sheets for Auction Volunteers at the meeting.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

2024 Annual GNOBS Auction & Plant Sale
VFW Hall – 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123

Now is the time to go through that overcrowded bench and decide which of your trees should go to the auction for a new home. If you are a beginner, make cuttings now for the bargain table or buy an inexpensive garden center plant and gain some practice by styling it for the auction. All donations contribute to the operating budget of the club and we hope to bring you even better programs next year. Besides, you’ll need the space for the fabulous new bonsai that you just can’t live without and bring home from the auction.

Auction Setup begins – 11:00 am
Donations Accepted – 12 Noon – 4:00pm
Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4:00pm
Auction – 6:00pm – 9:00pm