This month, we’ll cover Junipers with Eric Schrader at our first Thursday! Bring your trees in (especially maples) for our third Thursday workshop.

Must… finish… repotting! Prepare for Spring with prudent applications of fertilizer, spray, and more.

We tell our own stories in bonsai, but it is just as important to “read” stories in nature!

This month, you’ll have two opportunities to get great help and feedback on your trees!

Pssst, you didn’t leave repotting to the last minute did you?

I’m not ready for the future, but here it is! Making the best of Google translate

And now, a word from our new President: Juan Cruz!

It’s time to repot! JT walks us through the steps to this critical operation.

Some quick notes about the upcoming Mammoth Auction in March, 2026

The first Thursday meeting of October will be last minute show preparation.

Wiring and styling conifers and defoliating deciduous trees to rebalance energy… The year is winding down, but not work on your bonsai!

New Year’s Resolutions! Possibilities and possibilities

The first Thursday meeting of October will be last minute show preparation.

Fall is upon us! JT shares some tips on how to transition your tree into winter dormancy, and set it up for a strong spring growth.

We say thanks to Tung Dao, our steadfast editor of many years, and welcome Keisuke Matsushita as our new editor!

The first Thursday meeting of October will be last minute show preparation.

The theme is emergency prep for the show. If you haven’t finished your prep for your tree this is the last night to do it.

A newsletter from GSBF and a call for Newsletter help.

It's show time everyone! Yes, Midori's annual bonsai show is but weeks away! With that in mind, we have many things to organize, along with club members prepping their trees to make sure they are ready for the big show. These will be very busy weeks, planning for all the needed equipment and volunteers so that we all can enjoy ourselves and have fun when the day of the show arrives.

Getting our trees and accent plants ready is now an important priority. Clean up the pot, remove weeds and put fresh soil on the surface. If you have attractive moss, add that. Check and remove any dead or sick foliage from the tree. We want to have our trees as presentable as we can regardless of their stage of training.