Before heading out for a brief winter break (new posts will resume January 5th), I wanted to share some tips on hosting virtual bonsai presentations. If your club is familiar with the format, you know the good and bad of it. On the plus side, online presentations: Give all participants “front row seats” for demonstrations […]
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Timing for fall pruning when the weather is still warm
Notes about when to hold off on fall pruning.
Northern California Bonsai Resources
Bonsai Nurseries and Professional Bonsai Artists Bonchi Bonsai / Matthew Walker – Matthew sells bonsai and bonsai supplies including copper wire. He teaches classes and leads workshops. Garden open by appointment.https://www.bonchibonsai.comGreater Bay Area415-730-3499 Bonsai Boon / Boon Manakitivipart – Boon sells trees, teaches classes, and leads study groups. Garden open by appointment.http://bonsaiboon.comSacramento area510-919-5042 Bonsaify – […]
Just in time for fall – pumpkin galls
Tiny wasps are responsible for the pumpkin-shaped galls that develop on the leaves of oak trees.
Bay Area Bonsai Associates’ 39th annual exhibit
The Bay Area Bonsai Associates held their 39th annual exhibit last weekend at the Lake Merritt Garden Center in Oakland, California. It’s been a few years since I last posted photos from the BABA show and I’m glad I have the chance to do so this year as there were some great trees on display […]