Jack Christiansen 4/1/24 Jack Christiansen 4/1/24

President’s Message

April is truly a wonderful month for bonsai, spring is in the air, our bonsai trees are now putting on their new growth and our annual Cherry Blossom Festival bonsai show is finally here!

John Thompson 4/1/24 John Thompson 4/1/24

Tree Tips

Spring is pushing everywhere. I’ve pretty well finished transplanting and have been refreshing the top soil on many of my trees that didn’t need transplanting.

Tung Dao 4/1/24 Tung Dao 4/1/24

Editor’s Notes

Some updates from GSBF and more!

Jack Christiansen 3/1/24 Jack Christiansen 3/1/24

President’s Message

March is a beautiful month to me, signs of our trees pushing their new growth, with swollen new buds, and emerging leaves bursting out. Yes, spring is slowly showing its face for us bonsai enthusiasts.

John Thompson 3/1/24 John Thompson 3/1/24

Tree Tips

Nice rain year for bonsai—though not so much for my golf game.

Tung Dao 3/1/24 Tung Dao 3/1/24

Editor’s Notes

Show flyers, soil mix, Pacific Bonsai Expo signups, and upcoming shows—check it out in this month’s Editor’s Notes!

Jack Christiansen 2/1/24 Jack Christiansen 2/1/24

President’s Message

Our club has a problem to solve, but really it's a good problem. If you have noticed for the past few meetings our attendance has exploded, with new members and others who are interested in attending our meetings. It is a blessing to see this happening!

John Thompson 2/1/24 John Thompson 2/1/24

Tree Tips

This year we’ve had a steady stream of soaking rain, but very little sticking as snow pack in the mountain watersheds which may create a problem later in the year. Still I hope there is more on the way in February and March.

Tung Dao 2/1/24 Tung Dao 2/1/24

Editor’s Notes

Read more about a special bonsai event up in the Sonoma Botanical Garden.

Jack Christiansen 1/1/24 Jack Christiansen 1/1/24

President’s Message

Another year with the Midori Bonsai Club has come to a conclusion. It provided us with new opportunities for those that love this beautiful art form we call bonsai to look forward to new learned skills and programing with our club.

John Thompson 1/1/24 John Thompson 1/1/24

Tree Tips

This month’s first program will be on Transplanting. This is a vital activity that jump-starts the bonsai year.

Tung Dao 1/1/24 Tung Dao 1/1/24

Editor’s Notes

A feature on a local stand maker and a recipe request from the holiday dinner. Check it out!

Jack Christiansen 12/1/23 Jack Christiansen 12/1/23

President’s Message

Here we are, at the end of another year with the Midori Bonsai Club, a time to reflect on what we have experienced or accomplished in our lives. I hope everyone can say that they have grown and have come to appreciate the world of bonsai more fully this year, and have developed a better understanding of its beauty and complexity.

John Thompson 12/1/23 John Thompson 12/1/23

Tree Tips

The nights are going to be cold in the mid 30’s and ideal to set good flower buds on fruiting trees. We had little rain in November so I hope we get some storms this month.

Tung Dao 12/1/23 Tung Dao 12/1/23

Editor’s Notes

A volunteer call for the Mammoth Auction and Sale, plus a show tree highlight.

Jack Christiansen 11/1/23 Jack Christiansen 11/1/23

President’s Message

I was truly impressed with the variety and quality of bonsai trees that were on display at our show this year, and now I want to learn more about how they all came about.

John Thompson 11/1/23 John Thompson 11/1/23

Tree Tips

It actually seems like fall is here. Cooler days and nights. Growth is slowing down.

Tung Dao 11/1/23 Tung Dao 11/1/23

Editor’s Notes

A highlight on contemporary bonsai inspired porcelain sculptures and some show highlights.

Jack Christiansen 10/1/23 Jack Christiansen 10/1/23

President’s Message

I want to take this time to thank the many club members that volunteered to make our show happen this year. We have many new club members that stepped forward this year to help even though they had never experienced a bonsai show before.

John Thompson 10/1/23 John Thompson 10/1/23

Tree Tips

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