Whether you’re a novice to bonsai or an experienced grower, we can help you grow beautiful bonsai.
Owner and bonsai stylist Elaine Brown trained with Elvie Carey and Ted Poynton in the early 80’s. A Member of Bonsai Society of Victoria since 1979, Elaine has continued her skills development in workshops with visiting Bonsai Masters including Tom Yamamoto, Hirotoshi Saitoh, Michael Persiano, Marco Invernizzi, Don DeLuca, Mauro Stemberger, Quentin Valentine, Taiga Urushibata, Tony Tickle, Rui Ferreira, Bjorn Bjorholm, Scott Martin, Tony Bebb and Joe Morgan-Payler.
Elaine is a member of Victorian Native Bonsai Club, Warragul Bonsai Group, Yarra Valley Bonsai Society & Geelong Bonsai Club.
Bonsai Island celebrates 20 years in business during 2024.
We changed our focus in 2021 – our online store is available to customers everywhere 24/7/365, the Nursery at Newhaven is now open by appointment only and we take stock on the road to Bonsai Club Sale Days, Exhibitions and Conventions.