Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota
Welcome to the Sho Fu Bonsai Society
Whether you’re just discovering bonsai or have been cultivating trees for years, you’ll find a warm welcome at the Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota.
Our members enjoy learning together through monthly meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
We meet at the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota on the second Tuesday of each month. We invite you to visit a meeting, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover the beauty, artistry, and lifelong enjoyment of bonsai.
News & Announcements
2027 Epcot Submission Deadline
November: the end of the month is the submission deadline to submit a tree for display during Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest. Members of Bonsai Societies of Florida (BSF) from around the state may submit large trees for consideration to display for three months in spring 2027 at Epcot. This is an amazing opportunity to have literally millions of visitors see your tree, and comes with perks offered by Disney including park passes and two overnight stays at a Disney resort. Submission is only afforded to members of BSF, of which Sho Fu, therefore all of you, are members. Trees must be mature and at least 26” in overall height. Only 27 trees are selected, often from nearly 100 submissions. Check the BSF website (Epcot display) for details.
Annual Show & Exhibit
Meetings & Events
Monthly Meeting
Date:
Tuesday September 8, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Description:
Paul Pikel (recently retired Epcot Chair of 20 years) will show us how to wire Bonsai trees. First 30 members to sign up make and take home a wire tree!
Monthly Meeting
Date:
Tuesday October 6, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Description:
David Ford (Sho Fu member) will teach us all about Kintsugi – fixing broken pots using gold & resin.
Also, our president – Kathrin Harris will be giving a brief overview of wiring principles.
Monthly Meeting
Date:
Tuesday November 10, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Description:
Kamil Sykora (Sho Fu member) will conduct a Black Pine workshop. Kamil has astounding Junipers and Black Pines, nurtured initially in North Carolina and brought/maintained here successfully.





