Missoula Bonsai

09/16/2026

Spent the weekend checking out some new terrain and came home with a few new trees.

There’s something especially rewarding about finding material in the landscape—studying the movement, age, character, and possibilities that nature has already built into each tree. These are still very much at the beginning of their bonsai journey, but there’s some exciting potential here.

For now, the priority is recovery, establishing strong roots, and giving them plenty of time before any serious styling begins.

A good weekend in the mountains, a dirty truck, and a few future bonsai. Hard to complain.

08/01/2026

Join Missoula Bonsai for a hands-on beginner bonsai workshop on AUG. 23RD from 2 PM–4 PM at Leaf & Quiet in Missoula.

You’ll learn the basics of bonsai care, pruning, styling, and how to think about shaping a young tree over time.
Your ticket includes your choice of tree, so you’ll leave with your own bonsai project to keep growing at home.
No experience needed! Just curiosity and a love for trees.
Tickets are $99 and available at the LINK IN COMMENTS.
Spots are limited, so grab yours early!

07/30/2026

Friday 7/31 through Sunday Aug 2nd, Noon to 10pm
We are doing a little bonsai display in the Floriculture building at the Western Montana Fair this year.
Come do a walk through and check out the trees..

07/24/2026

No matter how you cut it. Our National Parks are not replaceable once they are gone. Vote for someone who enjoys our national parks. Someone who treasures them. Someone who has hiked them.
Because I guarantee that person is great.

07/05/2026

Short notice but we got our next workshop July 12! See you there!

06/12/2026

06/04/2026

Missoula Bonsai will be set up on Saturday, June 20th from 10 AM–4 PM with bonsai trees, pots, and supplies available.

Come browse, ask questions, pick out a tree, or just stop by and talk bonsai for a bit. Whether you’re brand new to bonsai or already growing a few trees at home, this is a great chance to see some material in person and get inspired.

The pop-up will be followed by a hands-on beginner bonsai workshop from 2 PM–4 PM. Workshop tickets are available at the link in bio.

Come make it a bonsai day.
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06/04/2026

Ready to try bonsai for yourself?

Join Missoula Bonsai for a hands-on beginner bonsai workshop on June 20th from 2 PM–4 PM at Leaf & Quiet in Missoula.

You’ll learn the basics of bonsai care, pruning, styling, and how to think about shaping a young tree over time.
Your ticket includes your choice of tree, so you’ll leave with your own bonsai project to keep growing at home.
No experience needed! Just curiosity and a love for trees.
Tickets are $99 and available at the link in bio.
Spots are limited, so grab yours early!

06/04/2026

Boxwood bonsai have such a quiet strength to them.

This one has a rugged old trunk, exposed roots, and tight little clouds of foliage that give it a really aged, collected feel. Boxwoods are great material for bonsai because they backbud well, tolerate pruning, and can slowly be refined into dense, compact pads over time.
This tree is still a work in progress, like most bonsai are, but that’s part of what makes it fun. Every season is another chance to shape, refine, and learn from the tree.

Simple. Sturdy. Full of character.

05/21/2026

Next workshop is Sunday May 31st!
At Leaf&Quiet 2pm-4pm