Newsletter – May 2016

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.

Frank was born in California and served in the U. S. Army during World War II after first being interred. …Read More »

Newsletter – April 2016

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.  John is certified in pest management, irrigation systems, and…Read More »

Newsletter – March 2016

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.

David is very active…Read More »

Newsletter – February 2016

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.  He owns the…Read More »

Newsletter – January 2016

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…Read More »