Jack Christiansen 5/1/25 Jack Christiansen 5/1/25

President’s Message

We are privileged to once again have Eric Schrader as our guest speaker for this month's program meeting on Shohin—the art of very small bonsai.

John Thompson 5/1/25 John Thompson 5/1/25

Tree Tips

The days are getting longer and warmer, and the sun angle has been increasing, so we need to get into watering mode now, as the growing season is in full swing. My shade cloth is up and operating!

Tung Dao 5/1/25 Tung Dao 5/1/25

Editor’s Notes

Not one, but two show posters for upcoming shows! Find out more about the design inspirations for each one.

Jack Christiansen 4/1/25 Jack Christiansen 4/1/25

President’s Message

April means the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and with that, our annual bonsai show will once again take place at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino.

John Thompson 4/1/25 John Thompson 4/1/25

Tree Tips

This spring the weather has been all over the place. It obviously can’t make up its mind. However my trees are pushing ahead with gusto.

Tung Dao 4/1/25 Tung Dao 4/1/25

Editor’s Notes

Lots of shows and sales coming up. Check them out!

Jack Christiansen 3/1/25 Jack Christiansen 3/1/25

President’s Message

Over the years, no one has been more reliable than Bob Shimon of Mendocino Coast Bonsai as a vendor of collected bonsai trees and pots at all our shows. Bob will be sharing with us a Mendocino Pygmy Cypress first Thursday evening.

John Thompson 3/1/25 John Thompson 3/1/25

Tree Tips

The rainy season has been spotty so far, with intense downpours and long dry periods. We’ll see how it pans out going forward.

Tung Dao 3/1/25 Tung Dao 3/1/25

Editor’s Notes

Check out the two upcoming shows in the Bay Area Bonsai scene!

Jack Christiansen 2/1/25 Jack Christiansen 2/1/25

President’s Message

With spring just around the corner, please everyone, pay close attention to the many Bay Area bonsai activities that are listed in our monthly newsletter. Also, our annual Tree Improvement Program that we all look forward to each year. Everyone is invited to participate!

John Thompson 2/1/25 John Thompson 2/1/25

Tree Tips

My yard looks like a yellow flowered oxalis field. And my bonsai pots have some too. Put a reminder on your cell phone to check for weeds and other needs every week.

Tung Dao 2/1/25 Tung Dao 2/1/25

Editor’s Notes

It’s time to start thinking about the 2025 show poster. Also, a short blub on an upcoming photography exhibition in April hosted by yours truly!

Jack Christiansen 1/1/25 Jack Christiansen 1/1/25

President’s Message

Welcome to a new year, Midori Bonsai Club! We're putting last year behind us and introducing exciting new programs that will hopefully move everyone forward with this bonsai craze we all love.

John Thompson 1/1/25 John Thompson 1/1/25

Tree Tips

This year, Juan Cruz will devote the first program to transplanting. I’m looking forward to learning something new or a clearer way of expressing the process.

Tung Dao 1/1/25 Tung Dao 1/1/25

Editor’s Notes

Quite a few upcoming bonsai events to start the new year. Check it out!

Jack Christiansen 12/1/24 Jack Christiansen 12/1/24

President’s Message

Here we are at the end of another year for the Midori Bonsai Club. December brings with it our Holiday Season, a time to be thankful and to reflect on the good things it has brought us.

John Thompson 12/1/24 John Thompson 12/1/24

Tree Tips

It’s a good time to study the future of your trees and by mid month, the nights are going to be cold.

Jack Christiansen 11/1/24 Jack Christiansen 11/1/24

President’s Message

Congratulations must go out to everyone who had a hand in making this year's Midori Bonsai Club show a complete success.

John Thompson 11/1/24 John Thompson 11/1/24

Tree Tips

What a great show we had this year! Thank you all for your hard work in putting it together.

Jack Christiansen 10/1/24 Jack Christiansen 10/1/24

President’s Message

Yes, it's showtime, everyone! October has arrived, and we are finally forming the final ingredients necessary to put the finishing touches on our show this year.