A Gift of Larches Expo - Bonsai 2017 at Bonsai Gros Bec

摘要

Nearly 500 people who travelled from all parts of Quebec and Ontario to attend Expo Bonsai 2017 in July were rewarded with personal gift of a larch bonsai! The Bonsai Gros-Bec Nursery, built by the owners, Robert Smith, and Suzanne Piche, is located in Quebec's picturesque Lanaudiere region about one hour's drive north of Montreal.Bonsai Gros-Bec is situated in a forested out crop on Canada's famous granite shield; some of the world's oldest rock to be seen at the surface. Here, Robert and Suzanne, who are influenced by both Japanese and Chinese art, settled at the site 35 years ago in a basic log cabin constructed by Robert. Later they added a main entrance building to accommodate a store, indoor bonsai nursery, and a place for workshops. These changes and expansions to the grounds have made the nursery one of most beautiful and unique in Canada.