Community

BC Bonsai Society provides education to its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai through meetings, public displays and other events.

Michael McTeague is a Canadian bonsai professional who has worked over six years at Fujikawa Kouka-en in Osaka under master Keiichi Fujikawa. His training emphasized traditional Japanese techniques and the disciplined pursuit of trees that convey balance, elegance, and refinement at the highest level. ​ Based in Japan, Michael works internationally to support and mentor enthusiasts through private coaching, workshops, and hands-on collection development. His focus is on the sustainable cultivation and refinement of temperate deciduous and coniferous species, with services ranging from seasonal maintenance, wiring, styling and long-term development planning. Meeting everyone he works with at their level, he is passionate about creating an enjoyable and fruitful experience for all.

Darts Hill Garden is the result of over 75 years of work and dedication guided by the clear vision of Francisca Darts. Along with her husband Edwin, Francisca took a logged piece of land, turned it first into an award winning orchard and then into the unique garden that is Darts Hill today. Francisca’s curiosity and love of the new and interesting has resulted in the most diverse collection of mature tree and shrub species in the Pacific Northwest. Many were planted from seed collected from around the world. In 1994 Edwin and Francisca Darts donated their 7.5-acre garden to the City of Surrey and its citizens. Their intention was to give Surrey its own garden to be used as a horticultural centre for the preservation, enhancement, and development of plants. The non-profit Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society works in partnership with the City of Surrey towards these goals.