Since 1961

One of california’s oldest and most vibrant bonsai clubs

We welcome enthusiasts of all levels

to join one of California’s oldest and most vibrant bonsai organizations.

Midori Bonsai hosts twice-monthly bonsai meetings and events in the San Jose area. Our goal to our members, regardless of experience, is to expand the member’s appreciation, skill, and overall knowledge in bonsai and to impart to them the importance of seeking bonsai excellence in their trees.

Our Meetings

We meet regularly twice a month.

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If you have always thought that bonsai is an interesting art form, come join us and experience it first-hand. We would like to see you at our next meeting!

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Our Newsletter

Keep up to date with our latest news and tree tips.

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Our History

Our club has over 60 years of history and experience in the art of bonsai.

Club History

From Our NEwsletter

Club news and more!
President’s Message
President’s Message

With spring just around the corner, please everyone, pay close attention to the many Bay Area bonsai activities that are listed in our monthly newsletter. Also, our annual Tree Improvement Program that we all look forward to each year. Everyone is invited to participate!

Tree Tips
Tree Tips

My yard looks like a yellow flowered oxalis field. And my bonsai pots have some too. Put a reminder on your cell phone to check for weeds and other needs every week.

Editor’s Notes
Editor’s Notes

It’s time to start thinking about the 2025 show poster. Also, a short blub on an upcoming photography exhibition in April hosted by yours truly!

President’s Message
President’s Message

Welcome to a new year, Midori Bonsai Club! We're putting last year behind us and introducing exciting new programs that will hopefully move everyone forward with this bonsai craze we all love.

Tree Tips
Tree Tips

This year, Juan Cruz will devote the first program to transplanting. I’m looking forward to learning something new or a clearer way of expressing the process.

Editor’s Notes
Editor’s Notes

Quite a few upcoming bonsai events to start the new year. Check it out!

President’s Message
President’s Message

Here we are at the end of another year for the Midori Bonsai Club. December brings with it our Holiday Season, a time to be thankful and to reflect on the good things it has brought us.

Tree Tips
Tree Tips

It’s a good time to study the future of your trees and by mid month, the nights are going to be cold.

President’s Message
President’s Message

Congratulations must go out to everyone who had a hand in making this year's Midori Bonsai Club show a complete success.

Tree Tips
Tree Tips

What a great show we had this year! Thank you all for your hard work in putting it together.