Editor’s Notes
Happy new years! I’m now the president of the Marin Bonsai Club. That’s why the editor’s note section is a bit short this month. No worries, more coming next month!
UPCOMING MIDORI EVENTS
Bring in a bonsai tree for which you would like some advice.
Gerry Fields will be running the show, giving everyone in the club a chance to share their comments and suggestions, along with Gerry’s insightful bonsai critique. This program is always a big hit with everyone.
All club members can take part and bring in any tree you have questions about or need styling ideas for future development. So check out those problem trees in your collection and bring them in for great support and guidance this first Thursday meeting.
TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
January 6, 2022 at 7:30-9:30 p.m.
As always, the Third Thursdays are our general workshop. Bring in some trees to work on or get feedback. 🌳
UPCOMING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (AND BEYOND) BONSAI EVENTS
As part of the Bay Area Bonsai Associates’ two-day show, the East Bay Bonsai Society will be having our in-person January 2022 club sale! The sale will be both Saturday, January 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland, California.
The sale will include established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools, etc. Credit cards, checks and cash accepted. Sales tax will be added to purchases. Masks are required.
Point of Contact is Lisa Harper at lisaharper@me.com.
BAY AREA BONSAI ASSOCIATES 40TH ANNUAL BONSAI EXHIBIT &
EAST BAY BONSAI SOCIETY BONSAI SALE
Saturday, January 15, 2022, 5 - 9 pm
Sunday, January 16, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm
Oakland Lakeside Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, California
The only event of its kind in the U.S. Every two years the California Shohin Society organizes a Shohin Seminar in Santa Nella, California, where bonsai masters, teachers, students, and general enthusiasts from all over the country gather to learn and share their love of Shohin bonsai.
The Shohin Seminar is considered to be one of the best, if not the best, opportunity in the U.S. to learn about Shohin. Thanks to the generosity of all who participate, it is an exceptional value for the cost.
ABOUT
About the Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) Collections. Currently, the GSBF maintains three collections in California at the following locations:
The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA
The GSBF Collection at The Huntington in San Marino, CA
Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinze in Fresno, CA
Proceeds from the Shohin Seminar will go to the three gardens. Visit the Shohin Seminar 2022 website http://www.calshohin.org/.
18TH BIENNIAL SHOHIN SEMINAR
FEBRUARY 4, 5, AND 6, 2022
Hotel Mission de Oro
The annual Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt Mammoth Auction and Sale will be held on Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park Garden Center in Oakland. You are invited to the biggest auction and sale of bonsai, pre-bonsai, pots, books, stands, and related material. A Mammoth fundraiser with all proceeds going to support the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM).
Saturday auction preview starts at 12:00 p.m. with auction starting at 1:00 p.m. Sunday sale from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., large showing of vendors, plant sales, and much more. Purchase your bonsai needs. For further information, contact George Haas at gwhaas@comcast.net or stay tuned to the BGLM Website www.bonsailakemerritt.com.
Auction bonsai and items are now being collected at BGLM. Volunteers in all areas are requested to contact George Haas for leader assignments.
21ST ANNUAL MAMMOTH AUCTION AND SALE
FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2022
Lakeside Park and Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
