Central Ohio Bonsai Show

[Underdog]

Has anyone from here been to this before? I know we have several Ohio peeps here.
http://dawesarb.org/learn/special-events/
Visitors Center for our 36th Annual Bonsai Show from 10am – 6pm.

Wanted to go last year and may try to make it this year for the first time.

 

[erb.75]

ya, i go usually every year. it's pretty fun. the arboretum itself is great! and the show feels very open, and not too crammed. there are some vendors there. unfortunately, i can't go this year!

 

[Underdog]

Thanks. Must be ok if you drive from Dayton more than once I'm about an hour East of it.

 

[JudyB]

I didn't go last year, but took some trees for the previous year. It seemed ok, the vendor area was not all that if you ask me. But that was 2 years ago...
The arboretum is wonderful and well worth a trip for that alone. It's BIG!

 

[JudyB]

Odd, I just took a look at that special events page to see when it is this year, and it's not listed. What are the dates?

 

[Underdog]

Saturday, May 21, 2016
9am – 3pm
Visitors Center
Free
Enhance your landscape with unique plants cultivated by our horticulture experts! Our spring Plant Sale & Garden Fair offers the opportunity to find some rare gems not found anywhere else. The Arboretum showcases some of our favorite woody varieties which have been researched on our own grounds. Merchants and professionals offer wares and services in all areas of gardening, landscaping and home décor. Choose from an assortment of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Our plant experts are always on hand to help you choose the best plants for your outdoor spaces. Don’t forget to head into the Visitors Center for our 36th Annual Bonsai Show from 10am – 6pm.

 

[JudyB]

Ah, I didn't notice at the end of the plant sale thing. Only one day this year, instead of two.

 

[erb.75]

Thanks. Must be ok if you drive from Dayton more than once I'm about an hour East of it.

Actually I live in Cincinnati, but I have relatives in Columbus...usually stay with them the day before then go to Dawes the next day

 

[erb.75]

ya, i heard they were shortening it to one day...I think it makes sense

 

[Cadillactaste]

It's two hours from us...but, I have a previous engagement I can't get out of that day. Guess I should have checked the day before checking drive time on mapquest.

 

[JudyB]

I'm working that day, maybe next year...

 

[Aeast]

I decided to go and I'd have to say I was a little disappointed. The arboretum itself was great, but the bonsai show was lacking to say the least. There were only a dozen or so trees and no vendors at all. There was one really nice scots pine that I really enjoyed though.

 

[JudyB]

Thats kind of sad. The one year I took a few trees, there were at least 40 trees displayed.

 

[Underdog]

Being new, I have nothing to compare, but I enjoyed it. I admit to having higher expectations.
The Japanese Garden was very nice.
I guess about 15 trees outside and 20 in?
Too bad it was crap weather...

 

[Underdog]

Didn't drive thru the park as i was in my noisy diesel dually truck. Wife and I are planning a return trip in out topless Jeep one summer afternoon for the rest when sunny and warm.

 

[Underdog]

Indoor. Forest speak to me... Gata try one soon.
Wished I'd came home with something. Only a handful of for sale stuff inside and none really spoke to me. I later regretted not buying that larger Juniper for 12 bucks just because.

 

[Underdog]

Grimmy suggested Cotton Easter to me. First I've seen one and I like.
Didn't go to the plant sale side as it looked mostly landscape type stuff.
On the way out I spotted a couple tables full of small plants over there. Wondered all the way home whether it was pre-bonsai stuff that I missed looking at??? Almost turned around...

 

[Underdog]

The Japanese Garden walk was very nice too.
We'll be back. Glad it's only an hour for me. Had I drove further for the Bonsai Show alone I might have been disappointed. I was a pretty good way to kill a cold rainy day. Had it been nicer, I probably would have found something else to do

 

[Underdog]

There were only a dozen or so trees

Did you by chance miss the indoor display? We almost did on our way out until I caught sight of a tree in next room.

 

[Aeast]

I did see it, that's what I was talking about being kind of a disappointment. I figured there'd be many more trees in the actual show. But it was nice, I want that scots pine that was displayed.

I thought there were going to be vendors?