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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...TIME TO VOTE!

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Our holiday bonsai collection is here. Members have decorated their trees and sent them in. Please click in the window to go to the show. We hope you enjoy the efforts of our members.

All members will receive an email that they can use to select their three favorites.  We will tabulate the results and determine the top three trees.

Happy Holidays!

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Trees have been transformed

​for the

​Holiday Bonsai Decorating Contest


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(Artist's concept)


Contest Rules

It's too late to enter the contest, but if you were inspired by the entries, we would be happy to post more photos. Please send them in. 

Let the holiday lights shine!


Check out the details (rules and prizes) here.​

​

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.

​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.

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.
  • Here is a list of benefits
  • Use this Membership Form to join. 

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.

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.

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

Great bonsai in SD

Buy bonsai and supplies

  • ​Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park​​​​
  • Bonsai Pavilion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park​​

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GSBF has converted Golden Statements to a free digital download. They are available on the GSBF web site.

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  • Home
  • Activities
    • Next Meeting
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  • Education
    • About SDBC Education
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  • Resources
    • Evaluation Card
    • Newsletter
    • Photos >
      • 2020 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2018 Fall Show
      • 2018 SD County Fair
      • Spring 2018 Show
      • 2018 Cal Shohin Seminar
      • GSBF Convention #40
      • 2017 Fall Show
      • 2017 Spring Show
      • 2016 Fall Show
      • 2016 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2016 Spring Show
      • 2016 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2016 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2015 Fall Show Photos
      • 2015 Nisei Week Trip
      • Bonsai Stolen from San Gabriel Nursery
      • 2015 Spring Show
      • 2015 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Fall Show
      • 2014 Nisei Week Trip
      • 2014 July Bus Trip
      • 2014 Spring Show
      • 2014 Bonsai-A-Thon
      • 2014 Winter Silhouettes
      • 2013 Fall Show
      • 2013 Spring Show
    • By-Laws
    • Club Library >
      • Books >
        • Show Books
      • DVDs
      • Periodicals
      • Beginner Recommendations
    • Vendors
    • Safari Park Bonsai Pavilion >
      • Bonsai Pavilion Trees
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-11-01
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-10-18
      • Pavilion Volunteer Workday 2014-06-07
    • Articles >
      • Lime Sulfur
      • Bougainvillea Bonsai
      • Soil: It's What Goes in the Pot
      • 'Lyn's Bonsai Soil Mix
      • Back-Budding
      • REBS 2014 Show
      • 2014 Boxwood Dig
      • Club History
      • Club Logo
      • First Show May 1966
    • Remembering... >
      • Remembering Marty Mann
      • Remembering Ko Tsushima
      • Remembering Harry Hirao
      • Remembering Bob Meyer
      • Remembering Big Dave Rochester
    • Video >
      • 2019-2021 Videos
      • 2015-2018 Videos
      • Video
      • More Video
    • Past Presidents
    • Stolen Bonsai
  • Membership
    • Membership Form
    • Membership Benefits
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    • All About Bonsai Study Group
    • Ficus Study Group
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