In 1973, with a B.S. degree in horticulture from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture, Jim started Nature`s Way Nursery and developed an early interest in Asian culture and plants. By 1980, through the influence of Chase Rosade, bonsai passed from being a hobby to a business/life-style. Jim attends many symposia, teaches year round to both adults and children at his studio and travels extensively. 

After a brief visit to Japan, Jim started a quest for new information. He was involved in founding the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, boasting membership of over 100, and co-chaired the 1992 ABS Convention in Hershey. He has written articles for national publication and consulted regionally in Japanese garden design.

Today, along with his teaching, Jim continues to import bonsai, pots, tools and related garden items. Other interests include conifers, Japanese maples, writing haiku, volleyball, fishing and spending time with his wife Mary Kay and children Sarah and Max (not to be confused with his other hobbies). Jim`s favorite tree is, of course, the one he is working on.

As time goes by, Jim continues to enjoy the benefits of knowledge through bonsai. He has discovered a caring and understanding   friendship with plants and with people.

Jim also teaches/demonstrates nationwide. He has been involved in many symposia in the Bonsai community. Suggestions for basic class/demo outlines are available by email.

2003 European Tour Gallery

Jim and Walter Pall creating a masterpiece
Visiting and working with Guenther Kloesch and friends.
A visit with Horst Heinzlreiter
Viewing the wonderful pines of Uli Ernst
A workshop with Volker Weiss
Visiting the garden of Wolfgang Putz
Open House - Fall 2003
1. Host Jim Doyle assisted by Gary Peck carves up a collected larch.
2. Randy Clark considers the challenges of a twin trunk field grown juniper.	3. Sylvia Braderman displaying her fragrant and edible herbal bonsai.
	4. The Mothman - John Laskowski introduces us to some of his friends
5. Japanese Maple - fall color 2003	6. Gingko - fall color 2003
The Fall 2001 Tour Jim Doyle & Walter Pall Asheville Bonsai Expo Northern Virginia Bonsai Society
Having a good time with pine (Northern VA Bonsai Society)	Simultaneous demonstrations with Jim Doyle & Walter Pall
Keeping America in perspective	Keeping an eye on little trees
Walter Pall playing with fire to design jin.	Final placement of branches on a ponderosa pine at Asheville Bonsai Expo
Display at Asheville, North Carolina Arboretum
People's Choice tree in Asheville	Winged Elm by Ken Duncan
Dr. Robert Murray with "Best of Show"
More of the display at Asheville, NC Arboretum
2004 Doyle Cup/ Nature's Way Open House The Doyle Cup is intended to open the forum for an exchange of ideas, with input from those who have had some success at it. If we could view it not so much a comparison of one tree to another, but an opportunity for feedback on design, as well as cultural aspects of growing healthy trees.
Fred Knobloch Best of Show white cedar (thuja)	Fred Knobloch Best Deciduous Tree crabapple
Michael Karabelnikov Honorable Mention chinese juniper	Brian Santos Best Shohin shimpaku juniper
Maxwell Doyle Novice - Best of Show korean hornbeam Award presented by guest artist, Jim Barrett
Jim Doyle and Guest Artist Jim Barrett styling a juniper	Spring Open House 2004
Jim Barrett and Gary Peck, both wiring and styling.	A beautiful day, plenty of sun, cool temperatures, and a large group of bonsai enthusiasts make for an exciting Open House.

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