Tung Dao 11/1/21 Tung Dao 11/1/21

New Newsletter and More!

We would like to introduce Nancy Schramm as our copy editor, a new newsletter format, and some trees from a land far, far away.

Jack Christiansen 9/29/21 Jack Christiansen 9/29/21

President’s Message

Last month’s auction was a complete success that went on throughout the evening with great enthusiasm and vigorous bidding. I wanted to thank the many club members that went over the top allowing the club to take 100% of the sold items.

John Thompson 9/28/21 John Thompson 9/28/21

Tree Tips

In late October, as the deciduous trees turn color, they signal that the tree is cutting off contact with the leaves.

Tung Dao 9/27/21 Tung Dao 9/27/21

Editor’s Notes

I want to share a few guest articles and a small update from my life as a Newsletter Editor.

Jack Christiansen 9/1/21 Jack Christiansen 9/1/21

President’s Message

We're now entering into our third month since we reopened our club meetings. It's a great feeling now to have a twice-a-month program of bonsai instruction that will keep our skill levels up and appreciation for the hobby we all enjoy and cherish.

John Thompson 9/1/21 John Thompson 9/1/21

Tree Tips

September is truly a transitional time in bonsai where we can work on conifers, deciduous, and broad-leaf evergreens to guide them from all-out growth and ramification, and to holding and directing the tree’s energy for the big push next spring.

Tung Dao 9/1/21 Tung Dao 9/1/21

Annual Silent Auction

Bonsai material is hard to find, and these auctions have been excellent at providing unexpected items for us bonsai nuts.

Jack Christiansen 8/1/21 Jack Christiansen 8/1/21

President’s Message

I couldn’t be happier seeing the outcome of our attendance this past First Thursday meeting. After a span of 16 months without any sort of an in-person meeting we saw new visitors and club members totaling 35 altogether.

John Thompson 8/1/21 John Thompson 8/1/21

Tree Tips

This month I will be doing a styling demo of a collected Coast Live Oak that I acquired from Steve Awaki At the Sei Boku Bonsai Kai sale earlier this year.

Tung Dao 8/1/21 Tung Dao 8/1/21

Midori Meets Again!

What an amazing experience it was to have everyone meeting and working on trees again in July. It was a delight to see old faces and new alike working on trees again.

Jack Christiansen 6/27/21 Jack Christiansen 6/27/21

President’s Message

Hot Dog! July is finally here! And with that the Midori Bonsai Club will once again resume our normal club meetings.

John Thompson 6/27/21 John Thompson 6/27/21

Tree Tips

We’re opening up at last! July 1st is our first in person meeting at Good Samaritan Church.

Use every opportunity to improve the trees. Every time you touch or water your trees ask yourself what you can do to make them better.

Tung Dao 6/27/21 Tung Dao 6/27/21

It’s Happening! 🎉🌳📥

After a long year and a half, we’re finally starting in-person meetings again! We all hope you can attend.

Jack Christiansen 6/1/21 Jack Christiansen 6/1/21

President’s Message

June 15th is but a few weeks away with new guidelines and our bonsai club is ready to once again start its normal programing with the month of July.

John Thompson 6/1/21 John Thompson 6/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

It really looks like we will be able to meet in person beginning in July on the first Thursday. I’m excited to pull the trigger on this! In the meantime…

Tung Dao 6/1/21 Tung Dao 6/1/21

Our Meetings Resume!

Meetings are scheduled to return starting in July. The first meeting will feature Gerry Fields and his Tree Improvement Program. This month’s newsletter features a plant festival and a bonsai convention both worth going to, another Tree in the Wild feature, and more.

Tung Dao 5/15/21 Tung Dao 5/15/21

May Newsletter Updates

Two important updates on some items in the May Newsletter.

Jack Christiansen 5/1/21 Jack Christiansen 5/1/21

President’s Message

May is upon us, and still we are in limbo as to when the state is going to open up larger formal gatherings that will facilitate our club’s monthly meetings.

John Thompson 5/1/21 John Thompson 5/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

The days are longer and warmer, and the sun angle has been sneaking up on us, so we need to get into watering mode now, in earnest, as the growing season is in full swing.

Tung Dao 5/1/21 Tung Dao 5/1/21

Tree Sales and Some Inspiration

It’s nice to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel now with some awesome news out there. Plus, some trees for inspiration from around the world.