Editor’s Notes
May 2023
Trees in the wild
I wanted to share a seasonal photo with everyone. The flowers are blooming, the trees are pushing their growth. This is truly a magical time for us to be inspired by what we can find in our local parks and preserves. Here is a majestic oak in a field of flowers here in California.
A gnarly oak in the hills of California with wildflowers in full bloom.
Letters to the Editor
Gardeneur Spring Festival
Sunday May 28
From Liony Azali — Gardeneur
Hi Tung!
Hope all is well. Just want to let you know that we have started our plant market at SF Ferry Building, 2nd Sundays from April- Sept. We’ll also be at SF County Fair Building on May 28 and will be joined by other plant societies like SF Begonia Society and SF Gesnariad Society. That one will be definitely be fun to attend. If you know of anyone who are interested to become a vendor, feel free to share the flyer below.
For inquiries, please contact via email admin@gardeneur.com or Instagram (@gardeneur).
DMS Pottery
From Denise Soultanian
Hi Tung,
I just wanted to say hello! :)
Bruce and I haven't made it to the Midori bonsai meetings lately!
I may be going to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Friends of mine who are potters will be there. My friend Sandra makes beautiful ikebana pots.
If people want to stay in touch with me, Instagram is the best place to find me. That's where I post my shop updates. I should have bark textured pots coming out in about a week!
:) Denise
Instagram: Denise Soultanian
Etsy: DMS Pottery
Denise,
Hello to you, too! We've missed having you around, as well.
Side note, I repotted some of my trees into your pots. Don't they look fantastic!?
— Tung 🌳
upcoming Event Highlights
East Bay Bonsai Society Annual Auction
June 14th 2023 Oakland, California
The East Bay Bonsai Society will be having an in-person bonsai auction on Wednesday, June 14th at 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park Garden Center (Lake Merritt) in Oakland, California! The auction will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. It will include established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools, etc. Credit cards, checks, and cash accepted. Free admission. Parking available. Sales tax will be added to purchases. Masks are optional.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Developing Nursery Material with JT
Thursday May 4, 2023
Midori Bonsai Club
Working with pre-bonsai material that can be found at local nurseries is a hunt that we always enjoy since the upfront cost is very low, and treasures are readily available. This May, our own John (JT) Thompson will be exploring and helping Midori club members investigate how good material can be found and developed. JT plans to share material he found at Calaveras Nursery, specifically Little Ollie®, an olive variety that grows in a more miniature bush form.
OPEN WORKSHOP
Thursday May 18, 2023
Midori Bonsai Club
This is an open workshop. Bring in your trees and we’ll help you with any questions you may have. There will be a board meeting at 6:30pm, an hour before our regular meeting time.
Club Nursury Tour
TBD June, 2023
The club will have a nursery tour in June. Stay tuned for more details. 🌳
UPCOMING BONSAI EVENTS
For an up to date list, check out the Golden State Bonsai Federation events page.
THE SACRAMENTO BONSAI CLUB’S 77TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
SATURDAY, MAY 06, 2023
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2401 RIVERSIDE BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95818
Join us for our 77th ANNIVERSARY SHOW of Bonsai and Suiseki. It is One-Day Only!
Free admission/donation, raffle drawings, large members’ sale of bonsai-related materials. Demonstration at 1:30pm.
juddbonsai@att.net
www.sacbonsaiclub.com
Phone: (+1) 19163008103
Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai Exhibit & Sale
Saturday, May 13, 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2555 Mar Vista Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
Join us for the Show & Sale but stay for the Demonstration at 1pm.
For more information contact Helen Klee 831-462-5829. www.santacruzbonsaikai.com
Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai & Yamato Bonsai Kai’s Show
BASA Demo: Sat, May 20th 1-3 pm
Yamato Demo: Sun, May 21st 1-3 pm
Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
These two clubs joint show offers Azalea in full bloom and fine bonsai in formal displays.
Large member tree sales and imported Japanese material vendor area • Free admission • Public parking
For more information: http://satsukiazaleabonsai.org/
Contact Darren Wong: Sohjuen@aol.com
Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Show
with world renowned special guest demonstrator David De Groot
Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
San Mateo Gardens
605 Parkside Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
In addition to show, world renowned special guest demonstrator David De Groot will provide demo Saturday 1-3pm, with Demo tree raffle following. Sunday 1-3pm, David will lead an open to public viewing workshop, with workshop tree raffled after. Both days 3pm benefit raffle and door prizes.
Tree Clinic—Vendor Sales—Plant Sales—Free Admission
For additional information: Marsha Mekisich|springhill.2@outlook.com
Phone: (+1) 650-477-4761
East Bay Bonsai Society Annual Auction
Wednesday June 14, 2023
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
The East Bay Bonsai Society will be having an in-person bonsai auction on Wednesday, June 14th at 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park Garden Center (Lake Merritt) in Oakland, California! The auction will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. It will include established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools, etc. Credit cards, checks, and cash accepted. Free admission. Parking available. Sales tax will be added to purchases. Masks are required.
The East Bay Bonsai Society's in-person bonsai auction on will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. More? Email: mhylton@rocketmail.com
Valley Bonsai Society Show
Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00pm
981 Alden Ln
Livermore, CA 94550
Our 14th annual show will include a bonsai demonstration at 1PM on both days.
The finished tree will be raffled off at the end of the demonstrations. Bonsai pots, soil, etc. available for purchase. Admission is free.
Valley Bonsai Society’s 14th annual bonsai show will be held at Alden Lane Nursery https://www.aldenlane.com/
REBS 37th Annual Bonsai Show
Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4pm Sunday)
5401 Snyder Ln
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
The return of the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society hosting its 37th Annual Bonsai Show. New modern facilities with AC. Featuring the international renowned bonsai artist Ryan Neil as guest demonstrator.
Sierra Bonsai Club Show
Sep 23, 10:00 AM – Sep 24, 4:00 PM
3192 Boyington Rd
Penryn, CA 95663
The Sierra Bonsai Club will display bonsai and suiseki in the temple as well as outdoors in conjunction with the Placer Buddhist Church Food & Cultural Festival Bazaar all weekend.
Dine in the outdoor covered tents with friends/family, visit cultural booths of food and crafts, bingo, entertainment, & children’s games. A bonsai demonstration will be in the program inside the temple. The bonsai will be auctioned at the completion of the demonstration. Winner must be in attendance.
Phone: (+1) 9163008103
Yamato Bonsai Kai Show
Saturday, October 14, 2023
11:00 AM – Oct 15, 5:00 PM
32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587
Exhibition of Bonsai trees, plant sales, and vendors. Free admission and free parking. Demonstrations on both days at 1:30 pm, featuring Jonas Dupuich on Saturday and Yamato Bonsai Kai Club demonstrator Howard Correa on Sunday. For updates find us on Facebook at "Yamato Bonsai Kai"
Demonstration trees will be raffled off as grand prize each day. For more info and updates find us on Facebook by searching "Yamato Bonsai Kai".
Phone: (+1) 510-378-9150
Email: irishfishboy@yahoo.com
East Bay Bonsai Society Show
Saturday, October 14, 2023
11:00 AM – Oct 15, 5:00 PM
Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
The show features an impressive exhibit of quality bonsai as well as a demonstration by Jason Chan, owner of Eastern Leaf Bonsai Nursery, past board member of GSBF and author of a bonsai book dedicated to helping beginners and new bonsai enthusiasts.
There will also be a raffle, silent auction and a sale of bonsai and related materials. For information, visit our website at www.eastbaybonsai.org.
Or contact Michael Hylton mhylton@rocketmail.com.
GSBF Rendezvous
Friday, October 20, 2023
Hotel Mission De Oro
13070 CA-33
Santa Nella, CA 95322
Bonsai Sales • Auction • Workshops • Lectures • Community.
Capital City Bonsai Show
Saturday, October 21, 2023
3330 McKinley Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
This group show features tree and suiseki displays from participating area clubs.
Trees • Stones • Kusamono • Demos • Vendor and member sales area. Watch for more details as the date nears. For more information contact Paul Holzen, Pres. Capital City Bonsai Assoc. at: pbholtzen@sbcglobal.net 🌳
