Take out your cell phone. Put in a new reminder for the same time and day each week: “Check Trees for Weeds and Needs.”

Some letters to the editor and highlights from the REBS show in August.

We are now only two months from our annual bonsai show at the Cupertino Quinlan Community Center on September 30th. I'm getting very excited, as we all should!

When working on trees that you will want to show this year (September 30th) remember that it takes a number of weeks for cutting back to produce new shoots and a few more to have them harden off.

An invitation from BSSF to Adam Toth’s styling demonstration.

I hope everyone is now prepared for the warmer weather the Bay Area is headed for now that July is showing its true colors with 100 degrees temperatures predicted.

Now is a good time to think about which trees you want to show for our September 30, 2023 show.

This month, we have a feature photo of Marin bonsai artist Jay McDonald’s garden.

What a joy it was to see our beginners program kicked off this past third Thursday’s meeting.

This month, Ray Stagner will work with our beginners showing them how to approach a young juniper sapling and making it into a pre-bonsai that they can be proud of and take home that evening.

Tree tips for us as the weather starts to get hot.

A Tree in the Wild feature with an image by Jeff Lewis.

As I sit down to write this message to the club, my thoughts are surrounded by our Cherry Blossom Festival taking place this coming weekend.

Working with pre-bonsai material that everyone can find at local nurseries is always a hunt that all of us enjoy since the upfront cost is very low, and readily available.

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.

It’s a beautiful time in the Bay Area. There are some events coming up. Be sure to check them out!

Jonas Dupuich will be coming to our first Thursday meeting in April to set matters straight regarding progressive pine development.

Spring doesn’t wait on storms. Its pushing everywhere.

The yardadori dig was a success! Read more about the crazy day of digging and cutting.

March is when the Bay Area starts seeing our first signs of spring weather, and with that, new growth starting to appear on our bonsai trees.

Best rain year in recent memory. And snow at the higher elevations! Even with the cold weather most trees are popping and we only have a short window open to transplant certain trees.

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!