The Redwood Empire Bonsai Society held their 28th Annual Show in Santa Rosa, CA, last weekend. Long known as one of the biggest and best bonsai shows in Northern California, REBS again lived up to their reputation. Two demonstrations by Kathy Shaner, a large vendor area, and over 200 bonsai on display drew large crowds […]
Exhibits
Exhibits are where we can see bonsai at their best. Explore posts from Bonsai Exhibits in the U.S. including the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition and Japanese events including the world-famous Kokufu and Taikan-ten exhibits.
San Francisco Suiseki Kai – 30th annual exhibit
The San Francisco Suiseki Kai recently held their 30th annual exhibit. It was my first visit to their event, and I was glad I had the opportunity to attend. Here is a selection of the stones on display. Suiseki Tamari (Shuhbo) – Eel River Yamagata – Little Truckee To-yamgata (Soshun) – Klamath River Hut stone Klamath […]
Satsuki Blossoms
Here are some more photos from the Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai’s 17th Annual Exhibit. Osakazuki Osakazuki Kaho Kaho Kinsai Kinsai Gogo-no-Hikari Kozan-no-Tsuki Kozan-no-Tsuki Shiraito-no-Taki Shiraito-no-Taki Shin Nikko Shin Nikko Satsuki – unknown variety Satsuki – unknown variety Hakurei Hakurei Kami-no-Yama Kirin Kami-no-Yama Kirin Hoshi-no-Kagayaki
Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai 17th annual exhibit
The Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai, or BASA, hosted their 17th annual exhibit on June 11-12, 2011, at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland, California. Despite the late season exhibit date, most of the satsuki were in full bloom. Satsuki azalea – Miyako BASA encourages all of its members to show at least one tree in […]
More from BABA’s 29th Annual Exhibit
Bay Area Bonsai Associates’ 29th Annual Exhibit featured large bonsai as well as smaller trees. Here are some of the medium and small bonsai on display. Korean hornbeam Crabapple Olive Boston Ivy Japanese black pine Korean hornbeam Zelkova Grape Pomegranate Crabapple Accent Accent The exhibit opened with an impressive demonstration by Ryan Neil on Saturday night. […]