WELCOME

Welcome to the San Diego Bonsai Club. We are a group of people who have developed an appreciation and great enthusiasm for the ancient art of bonsai design and care. Our club is open to anyone who shares this enthusiasm or just wants to try their hand at it. Feel free to explore this site to get a sense of why the art and craft of bonsai continues to attract novices and masters alike.

MEMBERS...TAKE NOTE!

If you have attended past December meetings, you know that we usually hold a contest and judge bonsai trees that have been decorated with a holiday theme. We can't hold a meeting this year, but that doesn't mean we can't have the contest. Check out the details (rules and prizes) here.

This is your chance to brighten up the holidays for everyone. We hope to have more entries than ever. No need to move your tree, just decorate and submit a photo. Then get ready to enjoy the entries and vote on your favorite.
(Artist's concept)

The Bonsai Wire Wins Prize

Our own newsletter, The Bonsai Wire, was awarded second place in the 2020 GSBF Newsletter competition. Congratulations to the editor and all the members who provided the content. What did we win besides fame and glory? Check it out here in their flyer.

Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Virtual Exhibit

The Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society holds an annual exhibit and like the SDBC, has had to go virtual this year. They have kindly invited us to view their exhibit. Click here to find their exhibit. It is always interesting to explore how the variety and styling of trees varies from region to region and country to country.

Quick Note for Members

Were you aware that one of the perks of being a member of the San Diego Bonsai Club is having access to the knowledge of more senior members? If you are a member, one of the educational benefits is being able to arrange for private one-on-one or small group lessons with a club expert.
Check it out here.

Not a Member?

Interested in becoming a member? There are several benefits to joining the San Diego Bonsai Club.

​August Guest Speaker
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Guest Speaker: Neil Auwarter
Topic: Japanese Friendship Garden

​This month Neil takes us on a tour of the Bonsai collection in the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park. This is a collection of trees maintained by the Sand Diego Bonsai Club where Neil serves as curator with his team of volunteers. You may begin his presentation as a tourist, but be prepared to learn a few things as Neil gets into the details of bonsai horticulture and this fine collection of bonsai.

June Guest Speaker
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Guest Speaker: Fred Miyahara
Topic: Japanese Black Pine De-candeling
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This month is our first live recording of a speaker in lieu of the speakers we would normally have at our meetings. Fred Miyahara is a recognized expert on all aspects of Japanese Black Pines including design and maintenance. This month he explains the process of removing the candles. This is one of the techniques for encouraging  growth and promoting horizontal development of your tree. Fred is a lifetime member of the San Diego Bonsai Club and a former curator at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.

Virtual Spring Show
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​The pandemic has forced our show to go virtual this year. But the ancient art of bonsai teaches patience and perseverance. Through this gate you will find trees that have lived through two world wars and the pandemic of 1918. They are a testament to the resilience of nature and of man. 
Presenting our 2020 Bonsai Spring Show!
May it amuse, instruct, and inspire.

Current Activities

  • ​Due to the current conditions, all club meetings are canceled until further notice. 
  • Board meeting are being held via zoom.
  • ​Letter from club president

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