Jack Wikle Bonsai Legacy

🌳🌳🌳 CALL FOR BONSAI…

Hidden Lake Gardens is honored to host the inaugural Fall Fruit & Foliage Bonsai Exhibition this October 17 & 18, 2026 in collaboration with the North American Bonsai Federation.

Bonsai artists are invited to showcase their work in one of Michigan’s most beautiful botanical settings. Applications can be submitted for consideration by July 1 at:
👉 https://ipf.msu.edu/hidden-lake-gardens/fall-exhibition

We are honored to welcome internationally renowned bonsai master Suthin Sukosolvisit as guest artist and judge. Awards will be presented, and the event will feature vendors, workshops, and presentations throughout the weekend.

This premier event promises to be a destination event and one not to be missed!

As of November 6, 2025, the Bonsai Courtyard at Hidden Lake Gardens is officially closed for the season. We look forward to welcoming you back in late April 2026!

As the 2025 bonsai season draws to a close, we’re celebrating a year of growth, connection, and inspiration. This collection continues to grow and thrive as a result of the support of the Jack Wikle Bonsai Legacy Fund along with the dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors, and visitors. Thank you for being part of this journey and making this season one to remember.

🌟 Highlights from 2025 include:

🌴The addition of vibrant tropical bonsai in the Conservatory
🖼️ A refreshed gallery space for The Art of Bonsai exhibit
💐 A touching tribute to longtime volunteer and friend to HLG, Trudy Bulkley
🌳 New bonsai acquisitions and statewide outreach
🏯 Courtyard enhancements, including a gazebo and benches
💝 Generous donations from Green Witch Gardens and the Bulkley family
🛠️ A new lift tool making bonsai care safer and more efficient

🌿 Support the Legacy
If you’ve been inspired by the beauty and stories behind our bonsai, please consider making a gift. Every contribution helps preserve and grow this extraordinary collection for future
generations.

📖 Read the full year in review along with a personal update from Jack Wikle and learn how you can offer support at https://jackwiklebonsailegacy.com/?page_id=2374

The bonsai are busily being prepared for their winter's rest and look forward to seeing you in the spring! 🌸

2025 was a good year for bonsai at Hidden Lake Gardens. Together with your help, this is what we have accomplished: https://jackwiklebonsailegacy.com/?page_id=2374

🪴 Attention Bonai Artists: Hidden Lake Gardens is still accepting entries for The Art of Bonsai on Saturday, July 12.

Showcase up to 3 trees (more by request), connect with fellow artists, and let visitors vote for their favorite! 🌿🗳️

Register online at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cetbws6or contact us at [email protected] / 517-431-2060. Set-up begins before 10 AM.

Learn more about The Art of Bonsai coming up on Saturday, July 13 at Hidden Lake Gardens and the overall history and practice of bonsai with a special segment of the Bart Hawley Show on JTV featuring HLG Grounds Manager, Jon Genereaux!

Hidden Lake Gardens Celebrates the Art of the Bonsai Airdate: July 11th, 2024