Park's Bonsai Farm? VA

[Zac chandanais]

Have any Virginians been to parks bonsai farm in Suffolk?

 

[Giga]

Nope, there about an hour from me but I've never ventured there.

 

[Zac chandanais]

They're about an hour from me and I was thinking about going tomorrow. I called to confirm they are open and they are there 7 days a week 9-5. I'll let you know about my findings!

 

[Giga]

Picture picture pictures! And prices of trees pictured to get a gauge of how good of a garden they are.

 

[Zac chandanais]

Not a problem. Will do!

 

[Zac chandanais]

Got a Chinese elm and a trident maple. Both $50. I have no idea if I got hosed or not but the lady is real sweet, you just can't say no. There's not a lot of "big" stuff there but she does have quite a bit.

 

[Zac chandanais]

That's the maple

 

[lieuz]

Man...I don't know if I'd make a 3 hour journey out there. I'm out in fairfax VA and figured that Meehans is probably closer to me. Has anyone been out that area too?

 

[Giga]

any picture other then what you got?

 

[mj_barb]

Man...I don't know if I'd make a 3 hour journey out there. I'm out in fairfax VA and figured that Meehans is probably closer to me. Has anyone been out that area too?

I'm also in Northern VA. I have not been to either of them, but I plan on going to Meehan's this weekend. Its only about an hour away and I've heard good things.

There's not a lot of "big" stuff there but she does have quite a bit.

As in nothing bigger than what you got?

 

[Zac chandanais]

I didn't get any other pictures I'm sorry. But she does have a few bigger ficus, maples, elms etc. I got something on the smaller end of what she had. She does have a lot smaller and some a bit bigger. She has some $1,000 trees if that's what you're looking for but not many.
I'm sorry if that's not a good description lol I don't know how else to explain. I got lost in there!

 

[berobinson82]

Were these $50 a piece?

 

[Zac chandanais]

Yea she wanted $60 for the maple but I bundled the two for $100 even. Does anyone know if I got jipped? Or are these prices pretty standard? I'd hate to keep going back and getting screwed lol

 

[Giga]

To me the prices seem a bit high, but not seeing the 1k pieces I can't really pass judgment lol

 

[berobinson82]

I'm in VA. At those prices, I'll be sure to avoid Park's Bonsai.

 

[Zac chandanais]

Good to know. Thanks guys.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Ouch! You did get a little jipped. I would've paid no more than $30 each for those. Meehan's Miniatures is definitely the go-to place. Martha is always accommodating. They've got Owen Reich coming to teach next month, look out for it.

 

[Zac chandanais]

thanks Ryan. I wish Meehans wasn't 3hrs away... :/

 

[lordy]

Meehan's is a good start, but more than an hour from NoVa. Maybe 90 mins.
What about Julian Adams in Lynchburg? He ususally sells trees, as well as wire, at the PBA Festival in the spring, although it wont be happening this year. I would expect him to be a vendor at the ABS Symposium in June, Ellicott City, MD.

 

[DougB]

I will be in VA Beach the first of Sep for my nephews promotion to Navy Captain (very proud as he started as a no-stripper recruit). I would be able to stop by Park's on my way home, but only if someone can give me some up to date recommendations.

Does anyone have current info on Park's bonsai farm nursery, or recommendations please. thanks