May 10 | 9 am-5 pm

May 11 | 11 am-5 pm

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park presents Michigan’s largest bonsai show. Join bonsai artists, aficionados, and admirers from across the Midwest to see stunning bonsai on display throughout the Loeschner Grand Atrium and Huizenga Grand Room. Visit the sales area for a great selection of specialty tools, pots, wire and bonsai trees. Have the experts help you find the tree that fits your taste, experience level and growing environment. 

Be sure to attend complimentary demonstrations offered throughout the weekend. Bonsai artists—including this year’s guest artist, Carmen Leskoviansky—will demonstrate pruning, wiring, and other styling techniques. Carmen has worked with bonsai since 2009 and apprenticed with Michael Hagedorn of Crataegus Bonsai from 2021—2024. Carmen is now back at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum as the bonsai specialist, caring for the Dr. Melvyn C. Goldstein Bonsai Collection. 

Outside of her work at the collection, Carmen co-founded The Purple Pot Society, a national bonsai club with the mission of educating and inspiring more women to do bonsai. She also co-hosts the podcast Little Things for Bonsai People. Carmen will teach two workshops during the show: and additional workshops, designed for all skill levels, are available during the weekend.

Admission to the Meijer Gardens Michigan All-State Bonsai Show is complimentary.

Applies toward Certified Green Industry Professional Continued Education Unit (CEU)

Complimentary Demonstrations

SATURDAY

10–11:30 am

Understanding and Creating a Bonsai Display with Jack Sustic

11:50 am 

Awards Presentation

12–1:30 pm 

Bonsai Styling with Guest Artist Carmen Leskoviansky

1:30–3:30 pm 

Exploring Kusamono with Denise Bellinger

SUNDAY

12–1:30 pm 

Bonsai Styling with Guest Artist Carmen Leskoviansky

2–3:30 pm 

Yamadori Collection and Styling with Matt Spinniken

4 pm

People’s Choice Awards Announcement