​WELCOME!
Our members share an appreciation and great enthusiasm for the ancient art of bonsai design and care. The club is open to anyone who shares this enthusiasm or just wants to learn more about bonsai. 
Next Club Meeting:
9:00am Sunday, May 4
 Safari Park Picnic
The Bonsai Wire
Our award- winning newsletter
Designer:  Matthew Gelacio
Check out the newest addition to the Website,  Bonsai articles by SDBC Member Charlie Mosse. Use this quick link, or go to Resources/Articles
Spring Bonsai Show April 26 & 27, 2025
Join the San Diego Bonsai Club
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Bonsai Task Schedule
Recommended tasks by tree type and season

​Mark Edgar presentation


​MIKE PISTELLO: PINE MAINTENANCE
​BUNJIN THEORY

Pavilion Artistry: Dennis Wagner and five supervisors add bamboo fountain

SDBC Bonsai Collections

The club owns two bonsai collections.  They are maintained by club members.   

Golden State Bonsai Federation

San Diego Bonsai Club is a member of the Golden State Bonsai Federation which includes clubs through out California.  GSBF offers quarterly Zoom lectures.  About a week before the event, SDBC will send out an email to our members with instruction on how to log into the lecture. 
Also, save the date of October 24, 25 and 26, 2025 for the GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous at the Hotel Mission De Oro in Santa Nella, CA.  
​For more information on everything bonsai in California, including the three beautiful bonsai collections, visit the GSBF web site.

Note for members​

Are 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? Members can arrange for private one-on-one or small group lessons with a club expert.
Check it out here.

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