Bonsai Notebook
Next Meeting
Feb 14, 2026
7pm
LA Arboretum- Palm Room
Our guest will be Bill Ward.
Bill is known far and wide for his ability to find affordable bonsai material at “non-bonsai” nurseries.
He will share his experience at finding and developing nursery stock into very nice bonsai trees.
Join us for an interesting educational evening, and you will be ready to hunt down your own low-priced bonsai.
Meeting Refreshments: Hungry???
Please bring your favorite appetizers and snacks to share
water provided by SABS
We’re hoping for a Large February Meeting Raffle Table
Bring a bonsai related item to donate
Your donations to the raffle at the meetings are a BIG help to support the club
Please keep them coming
Upcoming Meetings:
We are looking forward to an exciting year of programs aimed at helping our members of all experience levels continue to grow and enjoy the bonsai artform.
March 14,2026
Debra Mauzy Melitz & Ken Bross
Accent plants & display tables
April 11,2026
Daniel Deephouse
Workshop- Bring your Show Tree
SABS meetings are always on the 2nd Saturday monthly January-November 2026
The Annual Memorial Weekend Show and Members Sale will be May 23-25
Membership
Our Annual membership drive for 2026 is now ongoing
Single memberships continue to be $20 and Family/couple Memberships are $25
Cash, Check or Zelle payment options are available
January Meeting Highlights
In January we enjoyed our annual potluck dinner and membership drive along with Bonsai Bingo as our entertainment.
We had a lot of good food and played bingo until all of the prizes were won.
We saved two special prizes for the end.
A special thanks to Ray Blasingame & Frank Alvarez. Ray brought one of Marge’s shohin display stands that was won by Kelly.
A beautifully styled Juniper bonsai donated by Frank was won by Ian.
Thanks to all our members for their game donations and membership renewals.
It was a fun evening for all.
It’s going to be a “Growing Year”
Come Join Us
If you need directions or have questions contact us at [email protected]
Upcoming Community Events:
Feb 28-Mar 1,2026 GSBF- Bonsai-a-thon, at the Huntington