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Transplanting Collected Junipers with Mike Pistello Part 1
On January 5, 2013, Bonsai Instructor Mike Pistello called together 10 of his friends for a demonstration on bonsai transplanting (aka repotting). The weather was overcast and cold, temperatures in...
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Transplanting Collected Junipers with Mike Pistello Part 2
It was Saturday, January y 5, 2013, at the Grove Way Bonsai Nursery, Hayward, California, where Bonsai Instructor Mike Pistello was treating 10 of his friends to repotting demonstrations. In the...
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Gallery: Bay Island Bonsai 14th Annual Show
Oakland Lakeside Garden Center January 19 and 20, 2013 A two-day event, offering a variety of activities — exhibit of fine bonsai, auction of quality bonsai, demonstration by two artists — Boon...
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Japanese Internship Scholarship – Martha Choy
Her name is Martha Choy of Tijuana, B.C. Mexico. Recently, she was honored by her bonsai instructors at the San Diego Bonsai Club (SDBC) to be its first member to travel to Japan to study the art of...
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Bonsai-A-Thon XVII 2013
The annual fundraiser for the Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) Collection at The Huntington will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, starting at 7:30 AM & Sunday, February 24th, 2013, from...
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Get Set for the ABAS Annual Bus Trip
March 30, 2013: Sacramento, California Clich here for more info American Bonsai Association, Sacramento: ABAS Annual Bus Trip. It is time for American Bonsai Association, Sacramento, Annual Bus Tour!...
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A Peanuts Bonsai
By Chris Zanella Redwood Empire Bonsai Society, Santa Rosa, California — 2013 February’s meeting demonstration was done by Juan Cruz. Juan introduced himself, explaining to everyone that he had been in...
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GSBF Fundraiser at The Huntington
The annual fundraiser for the Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) collection at The Huntington was held on Saturday, February 23rd, starting at 7:30 AM, and Sunday, February 24th, 2013, from 9:00 AM...
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Details Emerge on Harry Hirao Annual Scholarship (HHAS)
The purpose of the Harry Hirao Annual Scholarship (HHAS) is to provide a one-time grant of $1,500 to a worthy bonsai enthusiast. This money must be used for educational purposes in the art of bonsai...
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Bonsai Sekiyu Kai 36th Annual Bonsai Show
On April 6th and 7th, 2013, Bonsai Sekiyu Kai held their 36th Annual Bonsai Show. The show was at the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd, in Sacramento, California. Demonstrations...
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Registration for GSBF Convention XXXVI Opens
Registration has opened for GSBF Convention XXXVI — “Bonsai Artist Studio: OUTSIDE THE BOX”. This year’s convention will be held October 31 through November 3, 2013, at the Burbank Airport Marriott...
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American Bonsai Association, Sacramento 54th Anniversary Show
On April 13 – 14, 2013, Sacramento, California, the American Bonsai Association, Sacramento held their 54th Anniversary Bonsai Show. The show was held at the Shepard Garden and Art Center (in McKinley...
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David Nguy Masters Black Pine
By Carol Upston and David Nguy At our June meeting David Nguy talked about the care and training of black pine. He brought two magnificent pines that he has trained. One was in the process of having...
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2013 Best Website & Newsletter Contest Rules
The Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) has announced the entry information and rules for this year’s “Best Website & Newsletter Contest”. GSBF member clubs who wish to have their websites judged...
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Sacramento Bonsai Club 67th Annual Show
On May 4 – 5, 2013, in Sacramento, California, the Sacramento Bonsai Club: 67th Annual Show was held at the Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd. The show hours were 12 – 5 PM on Saturday...
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Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Celebrates 30 Years
By Marsha Mekisich Sei Boku Bonsai Kai (SBBK) celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2013. Plans to make the 30th show special had been in the works for quite some time. We pulled out all the stops this...
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GSBF Harry Hirao Annual Scholarship
Araxi Hovhannessian The winner of the 2013 GSBF Harry Hirao Annual Scholarship (HHAS) is Araxi Hovhannessian of Mesa, Arizona. Araxi has been an active member for the last 14 years with Scottsdale...
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The Making of a Daiza
By Jerry Braswell A daiza is the Japanese term for a carved wooden stand that supports, balances and presents a viewing stone. The stone I am making a daiza for in this article would be called a...
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Satsuki Aikokai, Sacramento Annual Show May 18-19, 2013
Satsuki Aikokai Association of Sacramento was founded in 1978 by botanist and bonsai nurseryman Yuzo Maruyama. It is one of only two clubs in California, and one of only a handful of clubs nationally...
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The GSBF Convention XXXVI Wraps Up
The GSBF Convention XXXVI in Burbank, California wrapped up yesterday, November 3rd. Our headliners Dave DeGroot, Suthin Sukosolvisit, and Peter Warren wowed audiences with great demonstrations and...
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