As the larger of the convention’s two shows, the general exhibit at GSBF’s 39th convention in Sacramento featured a broader range of sizes and varieties of trees. This included a number of California’s native junipers. California juniper planted on a rock California juniper California juniper Shimpaku grafted on Sierra juniper My favorite of the native […]
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Exhibit displays at the 2016 PNBCA Convention
The bonsai on display at the 2016 Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association exhibit were shown on stands and with accent plants. Each was healthy and well-prepared for exhibit. The black pine below reveals good technique in the arrangement of branches into pads. The visual weight of the foliage is bordering on heavy given the thin trunk. […]
Highlights from the 2016 PNBCA Convention
Earlier this month, the Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association and Puget Sound Bonsai Association hosted the 2016 PNBCA Convention in Olympia, Washington. It was one of the most fun bonsai events I’ve attended – hats off to co-chairs Linda Breeden and Doug Bradley for putting it all together. The featured artists provided education and entertainment and the workshop […]
East Bay Bonsai Society 55th annual show
Last weekend the East Bay Bonsai Society held their 55th annual show at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland, California. On display was an assortment of conifers and deciduous varieties, including a number of trees that did a great job of conveying the season. First up is a medium-size black pine. Black pine Satsuki azalea […]
Midori Bonsai Club’s 55th annual show
Last weekend the Midori Bonsai Club held their 55th annual show at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino, California. The venue, the visitors, and even the weather was great for the one day event that featured an exhibit, a workshop, and a demonstration by Peter Tea. Exhibit trees were primarily arranged on pairs of tables […]