Jack Christiansen 3/1/22 Jack Christiansen 3/1/22

President’s Message

March is the month when a bonsai hobbyist starts to see their bonsai trees become more active with swelling buds and new leaves starting to appear.

John Thompson 3/1/22 John Thompson 3/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

What started out in December as a good rain year dried up fast these last two months. Warm days and no rain means you really have to watch your trees as the buds and shoots are pushing on many trees.

Tung Dao 3/1/22 Tung Dao 3/1/22

Bjorn And the Pacific Bonsai Expo

A lot of events to keep an eye out for, including many Midori Programs and a special 3 club joint event featuring Bjorn Bjorholm.

Jack Christiansen 2/1/22 Jack Christiansen 2/1/22

President’s Message

Our first Thursday meeting in February will be presented by John Thompson. He’ll be covering all aspects of repotting for this important, timely procedure.

John Thompson 2/1/22 John Thompson 2/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

Back to our Dry Cycle. Hope we get another atmospheric river this month. We could use it.

Tung Dao 2/1/22 Tung Dao 2/1/22

Local potter shares her love of bonsai pots

In this edition, we have a very special feature from local bonsai potter Denise Soultanian and another wonderful Trees in the Wild from Jeff Lewis.

Jack Christiansen 1/1/22 Jack Christiansen 1/1/22

President’s Message

We have so much to be thankful for at this holiday season. Thankfully, we have our bonsai hobby and trees to take us outside and keep us more diversified and balanced

John Thompson 1/1/22 John Thompson 1/1/22

JT’S Tree Tips

Transplanting is the perfect bonsai activity for kicking off the year. Start it now and you will have healthier and happier trees with fewer problems throughout the year.

Tung Dao 1/1/22 Tung Dao 1/1/22

Editor’s Notes

Happy new years! There are some wonderful bonsai events coming up. Find out more.

Jack Christiansen 12/1/21 Jack Christiansen 12/1/21

President’s Message

Happy Holidays to everyone this final month of 2021, a year that has seen so many components of our normal lifestyle changed.

John Thompson 12/1/21 John Thompson 12/1/21

Tree Tips

We had decent storms in November to start off the rainy season. The nights are going to be cold.

Tung Dao 12/1/21 Tung Dao 12/1/21

Rope ’em in With Jade Plant

A friend of mine decides one day to get into bonsai. She has zero experience. Jade plant to the rescue!

Jack Christiansen 11/1/21 Jack Christiansen 11/1/21

President’s Message

For the month of November, our first Thursday meeting will be entitled Looking For Great Bonsai Material by Gordan Deeg.

John Thompson 11/1/21 John Thompson 11/1/21

Tree Tips

It felt nice getting our first big rain of the year. Now let’s hope we get it regularly and it’s not just a one-off.

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.