Since 1961

One of california’s oldest and most vibrant bonsai clubs

We welcome enthusiasts of all levels to join one of California’s oldest and most vibrant bonsai organizations.

Midori Bonsai hosts twice-monthly bonsai meetings and events in the San Jose area. Our goal to our members, regardless of experience, is to expand the member’s appreciation, skill, and overall knowledge in bonsai and to impart to them the importance of seeking bonsai excellence in their trees.

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Our Meetings

We meet regularly twice a month.

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Join Us

If you have always thought that bonsai is an interesting art form, come join us and experience it first-hand. We would like to see you at our next meeting!

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Our Newsletter

Keep up to date with our latest news and tree tips.

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Our History

Our club has over 60 years of history and experience in the art of bonsai.

Club History

From Our NEwsletter

Club news and more!
President’s Message
President’s Message

Once again, the Midori Bonsai Club put on a very successful and entertaining Cherry Blossom Festival this past weekend. And just in time for this spring's new bonsai experiences, Christian Sierra will be sharing with the club everything you wanted to know about bonsai soils, watering, and fertilizers.

Tree Tips
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.

Editor’s Notes
Editor’s Notes

Our show flyer is here. Find out about the story behind its design and more!

President’s Message
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!

Tree Tips
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.

Editor’s Notes
Editor’s Notes

Some updates from GSBF and more!

President’s Message
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.

Tree Tips
Tree Tips

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

Editor’s Notes
Editor’s Notes

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

President’s Message
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!