Six years ago I was working with a student who was planning a move to Europe. He wanted a starting point for growing bonsai in a new climate, so we came up with a series of guides to help him get started. When we finished, I felt like I had the start to a second […]
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Top tips for enjoying the Pacific Bonsai Expo
We’re welcoming guests to the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo this weekend from 9-5 Saturday and 9-4 Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: 1. The venue is located at 10 10th street in Oakland, California. Here’s what the entrance (which is on the east side of the building) looks like. Main entrance to the HJ […]
What are your club’s goals?
There are a lot of ways to run a bonsai club. One approach is to select a goal, or goals, to achieve and then measure progress against these goals. The more specific the goal, the better. It’s easy, for example, to state that your club’s goal is “education,” but this can bring up questions about […]
February News and Updates
I’m knee-deep in repotting projects these days but have a few items to share so I’ve made this week’s post more of an update. (And for those looking for repotting tips, see a basic repotting overview or info about selecting containers or soils for your repotting projects.) Repotting a sekka hinoki Bonsai as Fine Art […]
Planning a successful trip to the Pacific Bonsai Expo
The 2022 Pacific Bonsai Expo is only five weeks away! Here are some tips to ensure a successful visit. 1. Purchase Tickets in Advance Tickets are available for Sunday, November 13th at the Expo website. Although Saturday tickets are sold out (thank you for the support!), you can attend Saturday by volunteering, sponsoring a prize, […]