Bonsai Notebook Join us at the August meeting when we welcome back Cesareo Perez as our demonstrator.  Cesareo is another of our local bonsai artists who make the Southern California area so rich with talent.

Bonsai Notebook Meeting Time And Place: July 8 at 6pm at the Home of Peter & Marissa Macasieb Our July meeting will once again be hosted by Peter and Marissa Macasieb at their home in West Covina (directions available on our website here) due to a concert conflict at the Arboretum.

Bonsai Notebook We will not meet at the Arboretum in June because the Descanso Bonsai Society will have their annual bonsai show reception on Saturday, June 10 at 6:00pm.  All our local clubs do their best to support each other, and we ask that our members come and enjoy the show and reception with the…

Bonsai Notebook Our guest demonstrator for May is Gary Ishii.  Gary, as a bonsai artist, is another gem from Southern California.  Gary operates Chikugo-en Bonsai Nursery in Gardena, originally established by his father, the late bonsai master Masaru Ishii.

Bonsai Notebook We welcome back Frank Goya this month at the April 8 meeting.  Frank has been involved in bonsai for over 50 years, so having him share his talents with us is a special opportunity for all of us.

Bonsai Notebook Takashi “Tak” Shimazu wiil be our guest presenter at the March 11 meeting.  Tak was born in Kumamoto, Japan and immigrated to the U.S. in 1968, residing in Orange County.  He ran Tak’s Gardening Service for 40 years before retiring.  Tak got started in bonsai as a hobby being tutored by his brother. 

Bonsai Notebook Our featured demonstrator for the February 11 meeting will be Al Nelson.  Al’s presentations are always entertaining and informative, so be ready to take notes!  He will be showing us how to develop a saikei  or landscape design.

Bonsai Notebook Happy New Year to everyone!  Our January meeting is scheduled for the 14th and will be our annual Holiday Potluck dinner.  As in the past, please bring a salad, fruit dish or dessert.  The club will provide the main dish and beverages. 

Bonsai Notebook The November meeting will include Bob Pressler as our demonstrator.  Bob has been with us in the past and always gives us an interesting and informative presentation.

Bonsai Notebook We have two meetings left before our December break and the new year. The October meeting will feature a demonstration by our own Peter Macasieb.  Peter is a very well known bonsai expert, teaching workshops and demonstrating his skills in grafting and styling.