Jack Christiansen 12/1/23 Jack Christiansen 12/1/23

President’s Message

Here we are, at the end of another year with the Midori Bonsai Club, a time to reflect on what we have experienced or accomplished in our lives. I hope everyone can say that they have grown and have come to appreciate the world of bonsai more fully this year, and have developed a better understanding of its beauty and complexity.

John Thompson 12/1/23 John Thompson 12/1/23

Tree Tips

The nights are going to be cold in the mid 30’s and ideal to set good flower buds on fruiting trees. We had little rain in November so I hope we get some storms this month.

Tung Dao 12/1/23 Tung Dao 12/1/23

Editor’s Notes

A volunteer call for the Mammoth Auction and Sale, plus a show tree highlight.

Jack Christiansen 11/1/23 Jack Christiansen 11/1/23

President’s Message

I was truly impressed with the variety and quality of bonsai trees that were on display at our show this year, and now I want to learn more about how they all came about.

John Thompson 11/1/23 John Thompson 11/1/23

Tree Tips

It actually seems like fall is here. Cooler days and nights. Growth is slowing down.

Tung Dao 11/1/23 Tung Dao 11/1/23

Editor’s Notes

A highlight on contemporary bonsai inspired porcelain sculptures and some show highlights.

Jack Christiansen 10/1/23 Jack Christiansen 10/1/23

President’s Message

I want to take this time to thank the many club members that volunteered to make our show happen this year. We have many new club members that stepped forward this year to help even though they had never experienced a bonsai show before.

John Thompson 10/1/23 John Thompson 10/1/23

Tree Tips

In late October, as the deciduous trees turn color, they signal that the tree is cutting off contact with the leaves.

Tung Dao 10/1/23 Tung Dao 10/1/23

Editor’s Notes & Show Photos

Show photos and many volunteer opportunities in the bonsai world.

Jack Christiansen 9/1/23 Jack Christiansen 9/1/23

President’s Message

With September here, our club's show is now but a few weeks away. Every year it sneaks up on us, and I'm really getting excited since we finally get a chance to show off our bonsai trees we've worked so hard on.

John Thompson 9/1/23 John Thompson 9/1/23

Tree Tips

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

Tung Dao 9/1/23 Tung Dao 9/1/23

Editor’s Notes

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

Jack Christiansen 8/1/23 Jack Christiansen 8/1/23

President’s Message

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!

John Thompson 8/1/23 John Thompson 8/1/23

Tree Tips

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.

Tung Dao 8/1/23 Tung Dao 8/1/23

Editor’s Notes

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

Jack Christiansen 7/1/23 Jack Christiansen 7/1/23

President’s Message

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.

John Thompson 7/1/23 John Thompson 7/1/23

Tree Tips

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

Tung Dao 7/1/23 Tung Dao 7/1/23

Editor’s Notes

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

Jack Christiansen 6/1/23 Jack Christiansen 6/1/23

President’s Message

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.

John Thompson 6/1/23 John Thompson 6/1/23

JT’s Tree Tips

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