John Thompson 4/1/23 John Thompson 4/1/23

JT’s Tree Tips

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

Tung Dao 4/1/23 Tung Dao 4/1/23

Yardadori Dig

The yardadori dig was a success! Read more about the crazy day of digging and cutting.

Jack Christiansen 3/1/23 Jack Christiansen 3/1/23

President’s Message

March is when the Bay Area starts seeing our first signs of spring weather, and with that, new growth starting to appear on our bonsai trees.

John Thompson 3/1/23 John Thompson 3/1/23

Tree Tips

Best rain year in recent memory. And snow at the higher elevations! Even with the cold weather most trees are popping and we only have a short window open to transplant certain trees.

Tung Dao 3/1/23 Tung Dao 3/1/23

Yet another month of events

Two bonsai very rare opportunities this month. You do not want to miss these!

Also, lots of clubs are announcing their 2023 shows. Check them all out!

Jack Christiansen 2/1/23 Jack Christiansen 2/1/23

President’s Message

After much discussion with our board of directors regarding the cancelation of our first Thursday meeting, we decided to reinstate January's Tree Improvement Program to this month’s first February meeting.

John Thompson 2/1/23 John Thompson 2/1/23

Tree Tips

We should have plenty of water this year even if we don’t see much in the next couple of months. Still I hope there is more on the way in February and March.

Tung Dao 2/1/23 Tung Dao 2/1/23

A Month of Events

For this newsletter, there are some very big bonsai events coming up that are worth highlighting. Hope you can attend some or all of them!

Jack Christiansen 1/1/23 Jack Christiansen 1/1/23

President’s Message

I’m hoping that everyone’s Christmas and holiday season was filled with family joy, and the spirit that all is well fills you as we move into another bonsai club year.

John Thompson 1/1/23 John Thompson 1/1/23

Tree Tips

Each time we transplant gives us another opportunity to improve our tree’s nebari and accelerate the growth and development of our trees.

Tung Dao 1/1/23 Tung Dao 1/1/23

Happy New year!

Wishing everyone a happy new year from all of us at Midori Bonsai.

Jack Christiansen 12/1/22 Jack Christiansen 12/1/22

President’s Message

Here we are at the end of another year with the Midori Bonsai Club—often a time of year when we get a chance to reflect on what our lives have experienced or accomplished.

John Thompson 12/1/22 John Thompson 12/1/22

Tree Tips

We had decent storms in November to start the rainy season, here are some tips to prepare your trees for the winter.

Tung Dao 12/1/22 Tung Dao 12/1/22

Tree Masters

Some images from the Pacific Bonsai Expo, a scholarship for that aspiring college student, and more.

Jack Christiansen 11/1/22 Jack Christiansen 11/1/22

President’s Message

We are privileged have Bonsai Mike Pistello share his bonsai knowledge with us in November. The Christmas Party will be here before you know it, and some photos from our show.

John Thompson 11/1/22 John Thompson 11/1/22

Tree Tips

This month there will be a show you will not want to miss: The Pacific Bonsai Expo. Also, Fall Tree Tips and more.

Tung Dao 11/1/22 Tung Dao 11/1/22

October Show Photos

Well, I had a wonderful time at the show. How about all of you?!

Here are some photos from the show, and more!

Jack Christiansen 10/1/22 Jack Christiansen 10/1/22

President’s Message

By the time most club members read this newsletter, our show will have been completed. And hopefully, everyone had a great time sharing the day together along with our friends and guests.

John Thompson 10/1/22 John Thompson 10/1/22

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 10/1/22 Tung Dao 10/1/22

Wire Caddies and Farming in The Valley of Heart’s Delight

Learn how some scrap wood is transformed into a wire caddy, a Trees in the Wild, and a special in-person talk hosted by Western Hort.