Editor’s Notes
It’s a beautiful time in the Bay Area. There are some events coming up. Be sure to check them out!
Yardadori Dig
The yardadori dig was a success! Read more about the crazy day of digging and cutting.
Yet another month of events
Two bonsai very rare opportunities this month. You do not want to miss these!
Also, lots of clubs are announcing their 2023 shows. Check them all out!
A Month of Events
For this newsletter, there are some very big bonsai events coming up that are worth highlighting. Hope you can attend some or all of them!
Tree Masters
Some images from the Pacific Bonsai Expo, a scholarship for that aspiring college student, and more.
October Show Photos
Well, I had a wonderful time at the show. How about all of you?!
Here are some photos from the show, and more!
Wire Caddies and Farming in The Valley of Heart’s Delight
Learn how some scrap wood is transformed into a wire caddy, a Trees in the Wild, and a special in-person talk hosted by Western Hort.
Watering Systems and Silent Auction Forms
A quick summary of Automated Watering Systems, the Auction form, and a special sale in the North Bay on August 6.
Small Pots and Broken Pots
Juan Cruz will be doing a Shohin Development demo for all of us. Also, a disaster north of the bridge!
June Silent Auction
The Annual Silent Auction is coming up. Please print out the form below for each item you bring in. Also, a book review by George Haas.
Jonas Dupuich and the Makishima Auction
Before we get to the meat and potatoes of this month’s Editor’s Notes, I just want to remind all of us that the Cherry Blossom show is happening this weekend!
Bonsai, Music, and Deadwood
A day of bonsai leads to a journey through Japanese music, cinema, and culture. So many reasons to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival later this month.
Local potter shares her love of bonsai pots
In this edition, we have a very special feature from local bonsai potter Denise Soultanian and another wonderful Trees in the Wild from Jeff Lewis.
Editor’s Notes
Happy new years! There are some wonderful bonsai events coming up. Find out more.
Rope ’em in With Jade Plant
A friend of mine decides one day to get into bonsai. She has zero experience. Jade plant to the rescue!
New Newsletter and More!
We would like to introduce Nancy Schramm as our copy editor, a new newsletter format, and some trees from a land far, far away.
Midori Meets Again!
What an amazing experience it was to have everyone meeting and working on trees again in July. It was a delight to see old faces and new alike working on trees again.