Jack Christiansen 12/1/21 Jack Christiansen 12/1/21

President’s Message

Happy Holidays to everyone this final month of 2021, a year that has seen so many components of our normal lifestyle changed.

John Thompson 12/1/21 John Thompson 12/1/21

Tree Tips

We had decent storms in November to start off the rainy season. The nights are going to be cold.

Tung Dao 12/1/21 Tung Dao 12/1/21

Rope ’em in With Jade Plant

A friend of mine decides one day to get into bonsai. She has zero experience. Jade plant to the rescue!

Jack Christiansen 11/1/21 Jack Christiansen 11/1/21

President’s Message

For the month of November, our first Thursday meeting will be entitled Looking For Great Bonsai Material by Gordan Deeg.

John Thompson 11/1/21 John Thompson 11/1/21

Tree Tips

It felt nice getting our first big rain of the year. Now let’s hope we get it regularly and it’s not just a one-off.

Tung Dao 11/1/21 Tung Dao 11/1/21

New Newsletter and More!

We would like to introduce Nancy Schramm as our copy editor, a new newsletter format, and some trees from a land far, far away.

Jack Christiansen 9/29/21 Jack Christiansen 9/29/21

President’s Message

Last month’s auction was a complete success that went on throughout the evening with great enthusiasm and vigorous bidding. I wanted to thank the many club members that went over the top allowing the club to take 100% of the sold items.

John Thompson 9/28/21 John Thompson 9/28/21

Tree Tips

In late October, as the deciduous trees turn color, they signal that the tree is cutting off contact with the leaves.

Tung Dao 9/27/21 Tung Dao 9/27/21

Editor’s Notes

I want to share a few guest articles and a small update from my life as a Newsletter Editor.

Jack Christiansen 9/1/21 Jack Christiansen 9/1/21

President’s Message

We're now entering into our third month since we reopened our club meetings. It's a great feeling now to have a twice-a-month program of bonsai instruction that will keep our skill levels up and appreciation for the hobby we all enjoy and cherish.

John Thompson 9/1/21 John Thompson 9/1/21

Tree Tips

September is truly a transitional time in bonsai where we can work on conifers, deciduous, and broad-leaf evergreens to guide them from all-out growth and ramification, and to holding and directing the tree’s energy for the big push next spring.

Tung Dao 9/1/21 Tung Dao 9/1/21

Annual Silent Auction

Bonsai material is hard to find, and these auctions have been excellent at providing unexpected items for us bonsai nuts.

Jack Christiansen 8/1/21 Jack Christiansen 8/1/21

President’s Message

I couldn’t be happier seeing the outcome of our attendance this past First Thursday meeting. After a span of 16 months without any sort of an in-person meeting we saw new visitors and club members totaling 35 altogether.

John Thompson 8/1/21 John Thompson 8/1/21

Tree Tips

This month I will be doing a styling demo of a collected Coast Live Oak that I acquired from Steve Awaki At the Sei Boku Bonsai Kai sale earlier this year.

Tung Dao 8/1/21 Tung Dao 8/1/21

Midori Meets Again!

What an amazing experience it was to have everyone meeting and working on trees again in July. It was a delight to see old faces and new alike working on trees again.

Jack Christiansen 6/27/21 Jack Christiansen 6/27/21

President’s Message

Hot Dog! July is finally here! And with that the Midori Bonsai Club will once again resume our normal club meetings.

John Thompson 6/27/21 John Thompson 6/27/21

Tree Tips

We’re opening up at last! July 1st is our first in person meeting at Good Samaritan Church.

Use every opportunity to improve the trees. Every time you touch or water your trees ask yourself what you can do to make them better.

Tung Dao 6/27/21 Tung Dao 6/27/21

It’s Happening! 🎉🌳📥

After a long year and a half, we’re finally starting in-person meetings again! We all hope you can attend.

Jack Christiansen 6/1/21 Jack Christiansen 6/1/21

President’s Message

June 15th is but a few weeks away with new guidelines and our bonsai club is ready to once again start its normal programing with the month of July.

John Thompson 6/1/21 John Thompson 6/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

It really looks like we will be able to meet in person beginning in July on the first Thursday. I’m excited to pull the trigger on this! In the meantime…