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Nurseries - Bonsai Stock and Supplies
Bonsai Akira
I started Bonsai Akira in my garden studio in the summer of 2015 to promote the practice of bonsai with species we grow in our Pacific Northwest gardens. From lilacs to conifers, Hinoki cypress to viburnums, winterhazel to Japanese maples; the trees bring four seasons to the garden or patio. Summer blooms, winter branches against the sky, spring fragrance, fall colors as leaves change; all are represented in a wide variety of deciduous and evergreen trees in miniature. (Updated 10/14/22)
Contact: Lucy Davenport
bonsaiakirapdx@gmail.com
www.bonsaiakira.com
Hackenbruck, Tony
Tony Hackenbruck has been a gardener and potter in Portland for 40 years. His garden in the Sunnyside neighborhood of southeast Portland is full of pots, tile installations and ornaments. The garden is listed with the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon and is open in May, June and July. Having found friends in the Bonsai Society, Tony has enjoyed making larger pots to specifications and has begun exploring the transitional forms. Firing six to eight kilns a year, there is often new work to see. (10/14/22)
Contact: Tony Hackenbruck,
tony_hack@comcast.net
503-235-4417
www.apottersgarden.com
Left Coast Bonsai
We are a small family nursery growing future bonsai. We focus on producing starts and pre-bonsai that are suitable for creating show quality material in the future. Our commitment is to provide the bonsai community with top tier materials and set people up for success. John apprenticed under Michael Hagedorn for 2 years to ensure that he had a good eye for finest material. He has been working hard to reverse engineer those trees to create material that can one day stand on similar footing. Farm visits available upon request. (Updated 09/25/22)
Contact: John Eads
talk@leftcoastbonsai.com
Instagram @leftcoastbonsai
www.leftcoastbonsai.com
Portland Bonsai Supply
Akadama, soils, fertilizers, pots, wire, tools & general bonsai supplies. Distributor for Portland Rose Society 5-4-4 organic fertilizer. Authorized Joshua Roth and Ryuga tools dealer. View catalog of items and place online order though web store or email. No charges on local pickup orders. Local delivery (portland area) based on millage is available for a fee. Shipping to any US address available on most items. Orders delivered to the BSOP meeting for no charge. Cash and credit cards, accepted. (Updated 10/12/22)
Contact: Steve Leaming, 503-750-4552
stevenleaming@gmail.com
www.portlandbonsaisupply.com
Portland Nursery
General nursery selection, nursery stock, pre-bonsai trees, pots, tools and supplies. (Updated 10/12/22).
SE Stark St., Portland, OR 503-231-5050
SE Division St., Portland, OR 503-788-9000
www.portlandnursery.com
River Rock Nursery
The nursery grows a lot of unique and interesting plants that are good for bonsai. Generally has a vendor table at the monthly meetings. Nursery open by appointment; call for hours. (Updated 10/14/22)
Contact: Gretchen O'Brien 503-936-5901
gretchenriverrock@gmail.com
2 miles east of Carver on HWY 224
www.riverrocknursery.com
Bonsai Material Suppliers
Pro-Gro Mixes & Materials
Horticultural pumice (3/8” to 1/16”) by the gallon. (Updated 10/14/22)
Contact: 503-682-3500
26045 Southwest Grahams Ferry Road, Sherwood, OR 97140
5-4-4 Organic Fertilizer with mycorrhizae 20 & 5 lb bags disributed through Portland Bonsai Supply.
(Updated 09/21/22)
Contact: Steve Leaming, 503-750-4552
stevenleaming@gmail.com
www.portlandbonsaisupply.com
Woodworkers (Bonsai Stands)
Heitzman, Austin - Austin Heitzman Furniture
Austin specializes in custom bonsai stands and wooden display options using a wide array of eclectic, locally sourced and imported lumber options. He will consult to determine the best choice for your needs. You will benefit from his knowledge of keeping bonsai and collaborating with professionals like Ryan Neil and Michael Hagedorn, combined with an extensive knowledge of furniture history. He is happy to design stands for specific trees or for more general applications, whether it is for formal show display or home. (Updated 09/21/22)
Contact: Austin Heitzman 267-262-1177
charlesaustinh@gmail.com
Portland, Oregon
www.AustinHeitzmanFurniture.com
Ceramic Artists (Bonsai Potters)
Chamberlain, Vicki - Earthwares, Inc.
Based in southern Oregon, Vicki offers bonsai and kusamono containers. Her work can be found seasonally at BSOP special events and her studio is always open for visitors if you happen to be passing by on I-5. (Updated 09/21/22)
Contact: Vicki Chamberlain 541-531-8515
vchamberlain@mind.net
www.earthwares.org
Rentenaar, Jan
Local clay creating natural forms for your trees. By using combinations of dark to light clay, Jan is able to create nature-based designed pots. Working closely with Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai, issues of drainage and durability are addressed. Pots may be seen by appointment and on her website. Pots are also featured exclusively on the "Bonsai Mirai" website, www.bonsaimirai.com. (Updated 10/13/22)
Contact: Jan Rentenaar,
janrentenaar@hotmail.com
Warren, OR
www.JanRentenaar.com