2026 July Update

Next Meeting:
July 11, 2026
6pm
at Peter Macasieb’s Bonsai Court- West Covina

This July 11 meeting will NOT be at the Arboretum due to a summer concert the same night.
This happens every summer.
By tradition over many years, we have held our July meeting in the backyard at the home of Peter and…Read More »

2026 June Update

Bonsai Notebook

Next Meeting:
June 13, 2026
7pm
at the LA Arboretum- Palm Room

Our Guest Demonstrator for June is: Wanda Danesi

Spring Bouquet’s: Wanda will provide instruction on best practices, selection, cultivation and styling of viburnum for bonsai.
This will include an overview of the benefits and characteristics of the species…Read More »

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 »