Juan Cruz 3/3/26 Juan Cruz 3/3/26

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 3/3/26 John Thompson 3/3/26

Tree Tips

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

Keisuke Matsushita 3/2/26 Keisuke Matsushita 3/2/26

Editor’s Notes

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

Juan Cruz 2/1/26 Juan Cruz 2/1/26

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 2/1/26 John Thompson 2/1/26

Tree Tips

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

Keisuke Matsushita 2/1/26 Keisuke Matsushita 2/1/26

Editor’s Notes

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

Juan Cruz 1/1/26 Juan Cruz 1/1/26

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 1/1/26 John Thompson 1/1/26

Tree Tips

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

Keisuke Matsushita 1/1/26 Keisuke Matsushita 1/1/26

Editor’s Notes

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

Jack Christiansen 12/2/25 Jack Christiansen 12/2/25

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 12/2/25 John Thompson 12/2/25

Tree Tips

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

Keisuke Matsushita 12/2/25 Keisuke Matsushita 12/2/25

Editor’s Notes

New Year’s Resolutions! Possibilities and possibilities

Jack Christiansen 11/1/25 Jack Christiansen 11/1/25

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 11/1/25 John Thompson 11/1/25

Tree Tips

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.

Keisuke Matsushita 11/1/25 Keisuke Matsushita 11/1/25

Editor’s Notes

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

Jack Christiansen 10/1/25 Jack Christiansen 10/1/25

President’s Message

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

John Thompson 10/1/25 John Thompson 10/1/25

Tree Tips

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.

Tung Dao 10/1/25 Tung Dao 10/1/25

Editor’s Notes

A newsletter from GSBF and a call for Newsletter help.

Jack Christiansen 9/1/25 Jack Christiansen 9/1/25

President’s Message

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.

John Thompson 9/1/25 John Thompson 9/1/25

Tree Tips

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.