Editor’s Notes

July 2025

There are some fascinating events coming up in the bonsai world, two of which relate to bonsai pots! See more below in this months’ Editor’s Notes.

Bonsai Pot Exhibit — a collection of ceramic work by Denise Soultanian

July 3rd, 2025 through December 26th, 2025
Hakone Gardens

​​Denise Soultanian is a ceramic artist and instructor who brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for nature to her work. Bonsai naturally invites collaboration. The bonsai artist selects a pot that complements their tree, and it’s always exciting to see how one of her pieces is paired with a living work of art. This dialogue between pot and plant reflects Denise’s belief that beauty can emerge through relationship, process, and care.

* Please call us to check if the exhibit will be open to the public on the day of your visit.

Credits: Jonas Dupuich (accent plant in upper left) and Juan Cruz (azalea in lower right)

Golden State Bonsai Federation News

You won't want to miss potter, Nao Tokutake's presentation on the Golden Zoom on July 22 at 6:30 pm.  Zoom link will be forward to club contacts about 7-10 days before his presentation. 

Attached you will find the July issue of the Golden News newsletter as well as the Golden Zoom flyer.  It's not too early to look over your bonsai benches to select items to sell via consignment at the GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous in Santa Nella October 24-26.  Sellers will receive 70% of the sale price obtained in the Silent Auctions.  Click here to read more about consignment sales and the silent auction. 

NOTE two important deadlines:

July 7 at 7:00 am - single day registrations open for the 2025 Bonsai Rendezvous 

July 19 - deadline to submit 3rd Quarter Special Project Give Back Application.

Dodie Newman
GSBF Treasurer

Lotus Bonsai Nursery 2025-26 Schedule

Hello everyone,

We are happy to deliver the Class and Events Schedule for our calendar year 2025-2026.

You will notice some changes in our schedule:

  • We now offer Custom Bonsai Creation workshops for a fixed fee of $135. In this workshop, we will provide the specimen tree/s, ceramic pot/s, soil, and all supplies necessary to create a custom Bonsai.

  • There will also be Special Demonstrations, where each attendee pays $30 to attend and will have the opportunity to own the Bonsai which will be auctioned at the end of the presentation.

  • The first Better Bonsai Workshop this time is only a couple of weeks from now, on June 22, 2025, and we are accepting reservations for this popular event.

  • Bring your tools!

Hope all is well with you and your Bonsai. Keep them hydrated.

Bolet Salvador
Lotus Bonsai Nursery
1435 Lower Lake Drive
Placerville, CA 95667



UPCOMING Club Events PROGRAMS

Getting Started with Summer Pruning

Thursday July 03, 2025, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club

Join us for our First Thursday Meeting in July, where JT will guide us through the essentials of trimming and shaping new growth on our bonsai trees with confidence.

Open Workshop

Thursday July 17, 2025, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club

Open workshop. Everyone is invited!

August Demonstration

Thursday August 07, 2025, 7:30PM
Midori Bonsai Club

Demonstration to be announced. 🌳


UPCOMING BONSAI EVENTS

For an up-to-date list, check out the Golden State Bonsai Federation events page.

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