Whether you’re a novice to bonsai or an experienced practitioner, we can help you grow beautiful bonsai.
Owner Elaine Brown trained with legends of Australian bonsai, Elvie Carey and Ted Poynton in the early 80’s.
Member Bonsai Society of Victoria since 1979, Elaine has continued skills development 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, Joe Morgan-Payler, Jarryd Bailey, Jennifer Price, Kimberly Halter, Marija Hajdic, Koji Hiramatsu, Scott Jackson.
Elaine is also a member of Warragul Bonsai Group, Yarra Valley Bonsai Society & Bonsai Northwest Inc.
Bonsai Island celebrated 20 years in business during 2024.
Our online store selling pots, tools & books is available to customers everywhere 24/7/365, we ship worldwide.
Nursery & Pot Showrooms at Newhaven are open by appointment only – please phone or SMS in advance of your visit to avoid disappointment.
We curate a selection of pots & list them on Facebook Aussie Bonsai Pot Auction every Friday… listings stay open 3 days for bids.
We regularly take stock on the road to Bonsai Club Meetings, Sale Days & Exhibitions and National Conventions.