2026 May Update

Bonsai Notebook

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
Before getting into this months program,
I want to share some sad news.
Long-time bonsai Master and Sensei Al Nelson passed away April 29 at 94 years of age.
Al was a talented artist, a great teacher, and a friend to all.
He did demonstrations for our club…Read More »

2026 April Update

Bonsai Notebook

Next Meeting:
April 11, 2026
at the LA Arboretum- Palm Room

This meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
Daniel Deephouse will be our guest and will focus on helping us get our trees ready for our May show.
He will share ideas on how to moss, cover soils, and other final tips on making…Read More »

2026 March Update

Bonsai Notebook

Next Meeting:
March 14, 2026
at the LA Arboretum- Palm Room

at 6pm: May Show planning meeting …Read More »

2026 February Update

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…Read More »

2026 January Update

Bonsai Notebook

Next Meeting

Jan 10, 2026
6pm
LA Arboretum- Palm Room
Annual Membership Drive & Potluck
Bonsai Bingo
Conversation with Bill Ward: A sneak preview of his Feb 2026 Demo

Membership

Our annual membership drive for the new year will also start at this meeting.

Single memberships continue to be $20 and family…Read More »