Small Pots and Broken Pots
To start us off this month, Juan Cruz will be doing a Shohin Development demo for all of us. Shohin trees are those that are small enough to be held in the palm of your hand. He’s a wonderful presenter, so we hope to see you there!
Meanwhile, on the other side of the bridge, this disaster happened.
My large Japanese maple fell over in some strong winds. Unfortunately, I did not have a big enough replacement pot to replace the broken pot. I had a large soil sifter from our Create a Soil Sifter workshop ten years ago to use as a temporary pot. It is now secured to the bench with some wire.
I suppose this will be my chance to do some kintsugi on it. More on this to come in future newsletters!
UPCOMING MIDORI EVENTS
Developing Shohin Trees with Juan Cruz
Thursday July 7th, 2022
Juan will be presenting the process of creating shohin trees. These are trees that are small enough to be held in the palm of your hand. They require much more particular attention than a larger standard tree. Don’t miss this wonderful presentation.
Nursery Tour
Saturday, July 16th, 2022
General Workshop
Thursday July 21st, 2022
Three-Way Group Presentation
Thursday August 4, 2022
This will be a special presentation from Drew, Tung, and Elliot. The topics will be a surprise for all of us.
(Ok, I’ll spill the beans, at least mine. My topic will be on Automated Watering Systems. Great for those who haven’t retired yet and need to travel often. All the ins and outs of those in this presentation!)
MIDORI BONSAI SHOW
Saturday October 1, 2022 at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino
Our annual show is back! Please sign up to volunteer for this event. We will need everyone’s help in making this show happen again. 🌳
UPCOMING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (AND BEYOND) BONSAI EVENTS
Special Makishima Auction
July 9, 2022
Preview at 11am
Live Auction at 12pm
Lakeside Park Garden Center at Lake Merritt
666 Bellevue Ave
Oakland, CA
The BGLM will conduct a special one day auction and sale of bonsai trees from the personal collection donated by Dennis and Joanne Makishima, on July 9, 2022, at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. Preview of auction will start at 11:00 a.m. and live auction at 12:00 p.m. Sale follows immediately after auction. This event is predicated on the largest single donation ever made to BGLM. Bonsai trees include legacy pines, cedars, maples, and more, dating back to the early 1950s and 1960s. All proceeds go to support the newly created Dennis and Joanne Makishima BGLM curator fund. For further information, contact George Haas at gwhaas@comcast.net or visit the BGLM website http://bonsailakemerritt.com.
Joint Bonsai Sale by MBC and REBS
Saturday August 6, 2022
11am-4pm
Terra Linda Community Center
670 Del Ganado Rd
San Rafael, CA
Joint Bonsai Sale, hosted by MBC and REBS, on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Terra Linda Community Center, 670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael. The sale will include established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools, etc. Checks and cash accepted. Free admission. Parking available. For details, contact Diane Matzen at dcmatzen@gmail.com or George Haas at gwhaas@comcast.net.
The second John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition
August 20-21, 2022
10am-5pm
244 So. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The second John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai Exhibition (formerly known as Nampu Kai) during Nisei Week, George J. Doizaki Gallery, JACCC, 244 So. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 10am to 5pm.
GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2022
October 8 & 9
Hotel Mission de Oro
13070 S. Highway 33
Santa Nella, CA 95332
Annual GSBF event held at Hotel Mission de Oro, 13070 S. Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322. Free and open to the public. 30+ vendors from northern and southern California as well as several out of state vendors will be on hand both days. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. Free demonstrations throughout the days. Bring-your-own bonsai work area. Mel Ikeda and his tomodachi group will demonstrate the art of creating bonsai amongst friends. Silent auctions of bonsai trees and related material will be held both days. Consignment silent auction sells opportunities are available. Rendezvous hotel room rate $155 two-night minimum. For more information contact Rich Guillen at richguillen@att.net or (831) 348-5015.
PACIFIC BONSAI EXPO
November 12-13, 2022
The Bridge Yard
Oakland, CA
The Pacific Bonsai Expo is a juried exhibition featuring 70 outstanding bonsai displays and a selection of the community’s top vendors. Jurors Bjorn Bjorholm, Ryan Neil, and William N. Valavanis will select the trees. The exhibitors are the judges. Your trees are the stars. It’s an event not to be missed.
The Capital City Bonsai Association Show
January 21 & 22, 2023
10AM-430PM
Temple City Live Oak Park Community Center
Live Oak Room
10144 Bogue St
Temple City, CA 91780
The Capital City Bonsai Association Show will be held at The Shepard Garden and Arts Center (in McKinley Park), 3330 McKinley Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95816. Show hours are 10 am - 4 pm both days. The show is a benefit to raise funds for the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt and will feature trees from American Bonsai Association, Sacramento; Bonsai Sekiyu Kai Sacramento Bonsai Club; and the Satsuki Aikokai Association
The sale will include established and starter bonsai, pots, tools etc. Admission is free. Contact Paul Holtzen for more information at pbholtzen@sbcglobal.net.🌳
