Editor’s Notes
July 2023
Trees around the Home
Photo and story by Tung X. Dao
I recently had the opportunity to photograph Jay McDonald’s home in Marin for a feature in Marin Living Magazine. The feature is published in the July/August 2023 edition of the magazine. Written by Caitlin Hamer, she interviews 3 club members, including myself, about the art of bonsai and its place in Marin.
The photoshoot at Jay’s garden focused on his well-curated trees and garden. He proudly displays his trees on stands that he made himself. They are surrounded by colorful flowers and plants that decorate his home along with this bonsai. Below, a juniper is on display. 🌳
Show Flyer
Here is this year’s show flyer. Please share this flyer far and wide!
Formal Tree Display
A Japanese Maple by John Thompson. (Photo by Tung X. Dao) 🌳
GSBF Newsletter
The Golden State Bonsai Federation has released their July Newsletter. Some highlights include:
Information regarding Golden Zoom with Peter Tea on July 24th
Bonsai Rendezvous updates
New Member Recruitment contest updates and key activities shared
Messages from Michael Robert, GSBF Chair and Dennis Makashima, prior GSBF President
Featured GSBF Board Member: Damon DuBois
Bonsai Rendezvous special demo tree
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Silent Auction
Thursday July 6, 2023
Midori Bonsai Club
We will have our Annual Silent Auction this month. Please bring in those extra items that you think another club member might benefit from having. Also, complete the silent auction form for each item or group of items as well.
If you’re a new member, bring those checkbooks or cash! A pen will also be of help for placing bids.
OPEN WORKSHOP
Thursday July 20, 2023
Midori Bonsai Club
Juan Cruz’s beginners workshop will continue this month.
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.
Golden Zoom with Peter Tea
Monday July 24, 2023
Online via Zoom
Peter will discuss structure and pad development in junipers followed by Q&A. The zoom link will be sent to the club roster about a week before the event. 🌳
UPCOMING BONSAI EVENTS
For an up to date list, check out the Golden State Bonsai Federation events page.
An asterisk indicates a new event.
*Marin Bonsai Club Sale
Saturday August 5, 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
We extend an invitation to the entire bonsai community to join us. There will be bonsai trees to add to your collection, pre-bonsai for long term projects, bargains on bonsai pots and tools, scrolls, bonsai stands, and other bonsai related items.
Club members available to advise on purchases. We will accept cash, checks, and credit cards. The proceeds will help fund future club demonstrations and activities.
We look forward to sharing this wonderful and fascinating hobby with you!
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 🌳
