Next General Meeting:
Sunday July 26, 2026. 1:30 PM
Bring Your Own Tree
& Swap Bonsai stuff
Our July 26 meeting will be a BYOT workshop plus a swap/sell meeting! Please bring bonsai you would like to get advice from experienced members. Also, bring any plants, pots, tools, books, etc. that you would like to swap with or sell to other members. Experienced members are encouraged to attend and provide assistance to newer members.
Location: Raleigh Police Club
3500 Leonard Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
A Community
For Bonsai
Welcome To The Triangle Bonsai Society
We are dedicated to helping bonsai enthusiasts get started and advance their skills. Our meetings are open to the public, so try us out and we hope that you choose to become a member.
2026 TBS EXPO awards
People's Choice Winner
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Carrie Meigs
Best in Show
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Ed Lauer
🌿 Beginner Division
Evergreen
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Adam Mann
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Jason Harrow
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Luther Utt
Deciduous
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John Deliso
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Carrie Meigs
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Jason Harrow
Tropical
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Rob Hawkins
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Rob Hawkins
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Rob Hawkins
A historic sweep of the Beginner Tropical category!
Flowering
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Jason Harrow
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Deepanjan Banerjee
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Miriam Morey
Shohin
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Adam Mann
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Jason Harrow
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Miriam Morey
🌳 Expert Division
Evergreen
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Ed Lauer
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Gabe Monetti
Deciduous
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Steve Zeisel
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Milos Novak
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Ed Lauer
Tropical
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Michael Markoff
Flowering
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Steve Zeisel
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Steve Zeisel
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Gabe Monetti
Shohin
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Steve Zeisel
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Joe Noga
Best Display
(Judging the overall presentation, including stands and accent selections)
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Jason Harrow
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Steve Zeisel
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Steve Zeisel
Triangle Bonsai Society
Although centered in the Triangle, we have active members living throughout the eastern half of North Carolina. TBS promotes the art of bonsai through meetings, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations, featuring local, regional, national, and international bonsai artists. Attend one of our meetings and decide whether you want to join!
Become A Member
We are dedicated to helping bonsai enthusiasts get started and advance their skills. Although centered in the Triangle, we have active members living throughout the eastern half of North Carolina. TBS promotes the art of bonsai through meetings, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations, featuring local, regional, national, and international bonsai artists. Attend one of our meetings and decide whether you want to join!
Photo Courtesy of Joe Noga
TBS Board Members 2025
President Steven Zeisel
Vice-President Merritt Barnett
Treasurer Marianne Lauer
Secretary Patty Dennis-Jones
At-large Katerina Tripp
At-large Jason Harrow
At-large Shannon Theis
At-large Jonathan Travis Hill
At-large Louis Antignano
At-large Ken Hallatt
Past President Gabe Monetti