Jack Christiansen 6/1/22 Jack Christiansen 6/1/22

President’s Message

For the month of June, our first Thursday meeting will once again feature our club's Silent Auction program, where club members bring in their unwanted excess bonsai trees, pots, and any other bonsai related materials they want to sell and pass on.

John Thompson 6/1/22 John Thompson 6/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

We just had two days of almost 100-degree heat and then wild winds. Both can dehydrate and damage trees quickly, so pay attention to the forecasts because these conditions are becoming more normal.

Tung Dao 5/29/22 Tung Dao 5/29/22

June Silent Auction

The Annual Silent Auction is coming up. Please print out the form below for each item you bring in. Also, a book review by George Haas.

Jack Christiansen 5/1/22 Jack Christiansen 5/1/22

President’s Message

The good news is that the Cherry Blossom Festival came off with great support. We had a nice selection of bonsai trees to display and talk about to the general public.

John Thompson 5/1/22 John Thompson 5/1/22

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 5/1/22 Tung Dao 5/1/22

Jonas Dupuich and the Makishima Auction

Before we get to the meat and potatoes of this month’s Editor’s Notes, I just want to remind all of us that the Cherry Blossom show is happening this weekend!

Jack Christiansen 4/1/22 Jack Christiansen 4/1/22

President’s Message

For the month of April, our club will be entertained by our own Mehrdad Chavosh who creates realistic carvings on bonsai trees. Also, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Cupertino will be taking place this April 30th and May 1st.

John Thompson 4/1/22 John Thompson 4/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

Spring doesn’t wait on storms. Its pushing everywhere.

Tung Dao 4/1/22 Tung Dao 4/1/22

Bonsai, Music, and Deadwood

A day of bonsai leads to a journey through Japanese music, cinema, and culture. So many reasons to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival later this month.

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.