Santa Anita Bonsai Society

Author: Robert Sencer

  • Newsletter – July 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook Our meeting on July 9 will be at the home of Peter and Marissa Macasieb.  Concerts at the Arboretum in both July and September conflict with our meeting nights.  It has become  a tradition that we still hold our meetings, and it is possible because of the graciousness of club members who open…

  • In Memory of Bruce Katsuichi Hisayasu

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    The below is sad news to those of us that have been in Bonsai for many years. Bruce and Yaeko were always very active in the Bonsai community and when ever they attended a Kofu meeting were very generous. Bruce has not been active for many years due to age related illnesses but was always…

  • 2016 SABS Bonsai Show Winners

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    Please join me in congratulating this years Santa Anita Bonsai Society Annual Bonsai Show award winners.  The display judged “Best Theme Tree” belonged to June Nguy for her California juniper in the bunjin style.  Joyce Gibbs won the “Best Shohin” award, and “Best of Show” honors went to Louis Camerata for his beautiful Satsuki  azalea. …

  • Newsletter – June 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook We will not have a regular club meeting in June.  As we did last year, we would like the club to support the Descanso Bonsai Society annual show by attending the show reception on June 11. 

  • Newsletter – May 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook Frank Goya is returning as our May 14, 2016 demonstrator.  Frank is known as the “dean” of saikei. He is famous for his talent at designing saikei, or living landscapes.

  • 2016 Santa Anita Bonsai Society Annual Show

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    This year will be our 52nd Annual Bonsai Show!  Our show will be Memorial Day weekend, May 28, 29, and 30 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. The show will be held Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9:00AM to 4:30PM daily.  Demonstrations will begin each day at 1:00PM.  There will also be bonsai trees,…

  • Newsletter – April 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook John Nielson will be our guest demonstrator at the April meeting.  John has been with us before and always has valuable techniques and information to share.  He is a licensed arborist and has over 30 years of experience with bonsai.

  • Newsletter – March 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook Our featured demonstrator for the March 12 meeting will be David Nguy.  He is well known for his work  with California junipers and black pines.  David has studied with Harry Hirao, Ben Oki, and Ernie Kuo.  He also traveled to Japan and studied with Masahiko Kimura.

  • Newsletter – February 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook Join us for the February meeting featuring Roy Nagatoshi.  He is a well-known bonsai master, and is an excellent demonstrator.  Roy learned the art of bonsai from his father, Shigeru Nagatoshi, and grew up working at his family’s business, Fuji Bonsai Nursery in Sylmar.

  • Newsletter – January 2016

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    Bonsai Notebook Happy New Year!  The January meeting will be our annual Holiday Potluck dinner.  Please bring a salad, fruit dish, or dessert.  The club will provide the main dish and beverages.  If possible, bring bonsai related items for the raffle table to help make this our biggest raffle of the year.