Editor’s Notes
September 2024
Previously
Mehrdad demonstrating power carving techniques with rotary tools on an olive. Photo by Alex Kotopoulis.
Bob Tanem In The Garden: George HAAS
RADIO INTERVIEW BY EDIE TANEM WITH GEORGE HAAS — 2024 August 04
Here we are live from San Francisco with Bob Tanem In The Garden, hosted by Edie Tanem — the Bay Area’s premier radio show about organic gardening. Our guest this morning is George Haas, notable figure in the Bay Area Bonsai scene.
He’s up to date on bonsai, local resources, museums and web sites including the incomparable local gem that George is happy to promote the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt in Oakland, which any of us can go visit.
In this episode, Edie and George discuss:
What bonsai is
Bonsai basics such as care of bonsai, repotting, and fertilization
Bonsai culture, including the importance of local bonsai clubs
Upcoming bonsai events such as the REBS bonsai show, the Pacific Bonsai Expo, and the Lake Merritt Bonsai Garden 25th anniversary
Bonsai history and resources
George goes in-depth about the dedication and community involvement in bonsai cultivation in American bonsai. He encourages listeners to participate and learn more about bonsai and to get involved. 🌳
East Bay Bonsai Society Show
The East Bay Bonsai Society show will be on October 5th-6th 2024 at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave in Oakland. Dan Robinson will be headlining.
Top 5 updates about the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo
August 18, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich
The biggest bonsai event on the West Coast is only 10 weeks away! Here are the top 5 things you need to know about it.
1. Advance tickets are on sale now – enjoy reduced rates before prices go up closer to the event
2. Volunteer sign-ups are available online – help us provide a superior experience for visitors while enjoying free admission* (see the Volunteer page for details)
3. Demonstration and presentation schedule is online – see times and topics to help plan your visit
4. Our vendor list continues to grow – check out our amazing vendor line-up (43 and counting) and stay tuned for even more vendors in the coming weeks
5. Parking passes are going fast – Saturday passes are sold out, but Sunday passes are still available (Learn about nearby parking options on the Plan your visit page)
The 2nd Pacific Bonsai Expo will be held at the HJ Kaiser Center for the Arts at 10 10th Street in Oakland, California, on October 26-27. The event won’t be held again until 2026 so this fall is a great opportunity to see some of the finest bonsai in the US.
The new venue is more than twice as large as last time offering ample space for the exhibit trees, vendors, and programs we have lined up.
An ever growing army has been working hard behind the scenes to prepare everything. If you’d like to help, check the Volunteer Page, or, if you can help us ahead of the event, write us directly at info@pacificbonsaiexpo.org 🌳
Bjorn Bjorholm will be demoing with a Shimpaku Juniper at the Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Dr on October 24, 2024 from 6-9pm.
The Mammoth Auction and Sale will be on March 1 and 2, 2025.
UPCOMING Club Events PROGRAMS
Juan Cruz: Show Prep
Thursday September 5, 2024, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club
Juan will go over the show preparation details for our trees. Please bring in trees, stands, and other display paraphernalia.
Open Workshop
Thursday September 19, 2024, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club
Bring in those trees and we’ll work on them together. It’s time to get those show trees ready.
Midori 61st Annual Bonsai Show
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Quinlan Community Center
Our club’s 61st annual show has been scheduled. Get those trees ready. It will be here sooner than we think! 🌳
UPCOMING BONSAI EVENTS
For an up-to-date list, check out the Golden State Bonsai Federation events page.
Pacific Bonsai Expo
October 26-27, 2024, Oakland, California
pacificbonsaiexpo.org
The Pacific Bonsai Expo is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, formed in 2023. We aim to promote bonsai learning, and encourage bonsai practice and display at a high level. The organization runs a biannual bonsai show with entries from around the United States juried by a panel of accomplished artists. Accepted exhibitors for each show become the judging panel. PBE believes that by promoting bonsai excellence that more people will be inspired to learn and create bonsai. 🌳
