Santa Anita Bonsai Society
A community dedicated to the study and appreciation of the ancient art of Bonsai.
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. He has a large collection of masterpiece bonsai trees, but has become known as the “dean” of saikei. One of his saikeis is on display at the National Arboretum in Washington D.C.

President’s Corner
Strong growth is occurring on all our trees by now. In order to encourage ramification on tree branches, it is important to pinch or nip terminal buds on each branch. This will force side branches to grow and create a more dense foliage mass while also shortening the internodes. As branches grow, watch the underside for downward growth and the topside for unwanted upward growth. Keep an eye on excessive growth in the upper portion of the trees that will draw energy away from lower branches. We love seeing our trees thrive during the spring, but the fast growth requires our attention to maintain even growth from top to bottom. Enjoy the season, but be observant and diligent. ~Dave Miles Members Corner If you attended the California Bonsai Society annual show reception at the Huntington in March, you saw a room full of long-time bonsai artists along with their trees. The best part was they are all local to southern California. Seeing Jim Barrett, Marybel Balendonck, and Frank Goya, to name a few, I couldn’t help but marvel at how lucky we are to have so many great artists close by. These are artists known throughout the bonsai world, nationally and internationally. I try to learn from them as often as possible, and I hope you do also. They are an amazing treasure and resource.March Meeting Highlights
Black pine was the focus of our demonstrator, Tak Shimazu at the March meeting. Pines are probably the biggest challenge for bonsai artists, so Tak came prepared to make pine care less confusing. He talked about branch and trunk cutting and candle pruning.


Thank You to March Meeting Raffle Donors:
Jerry Banuelos, Joyce Gibbs, Dave Miles & Jim PellingNew Members
Phil LockhartNewsletter Update
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Upcoming Events
April 22 – May 14 Multi Club Bonsai Exhibit at Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton west of the 57 Frwy at Yorba Linda Blvd. April 29-30 San Diego Bonsai Club spring bonsai exhibit at Casa Del Prado, Rm 101, Balboa Park, San Diego, 10a-5p both days, hours 10a – 5p, demos 11a – 1p, bonsai supplies for sale Come Join UsNext Meeting
Date: April 8, 2017 Time: 7pm Location: LAC Arboretum, Palm Room 301 N. Baldwin Ave Arcadia, Ca 91007 BOARD MEETING 6pm Prior to general meeting2017 Monthly Meeting Dates
Apr 8— Frank Goya May 13 — Gary Ishii June 10 — no SABS meeting, please attend Descanso Bonsai Society Reception2017 Refreshment Schedule
April — Frank Yee, Dick Ryerson, Dave Miles May— Joyce Gibbs, Emma Janza, Mike Kelly, Octavia & Walt Chin———————————