Welcome to the Bonsai Club of Santa Barbara

Since its founding in 1971 our Club has been dedicated to the education of its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai. We are an informal group ranging from novice to advanced and invite all who. Learn More »

 

SERGIO CUAN – DECIDUOUS TREE DESIGN

Sergio Cuan is a bonsai magician. He can make branches seemingly appear from nowhere... Read More

Cypress Trees

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: THE FUTURE AND BEYOND! Greetings Fellow Tiny Tree Wranglers,  As you well... Read More

CASE OF THE COLORADO BLUE(S)

MEMBER’S TREES: JEFF SCZECHOWSKI In the February 2021 newsletter I bored you to tears... Read More

BILL VALAVANIS TALKS FORESTS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: OLD FRIENDS AND NEW When our family moved from Boulder, Colorado to... Read More

ZOOMING INTO 2021

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: NEW YEAR, NEW NORMAL Happy New Year to all Bonsai Club of... Read More

ONWARD TO 2021

NEW LEADERSHIP: PRESIDENT-ELECT JEFF SCZECHOWSKI I was first exposed to bonsai in 1991 during... Read More

Huntington’s Chinese Garden

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: HELP WANTED FOUND! I’m extremely happy and relieved to report that we have... Read More

October 2020 – To Fall Fertilize Or Not To Fall Fertilize


That is the question. Asking about watering schedules, soil mixes, and fertilizing plans often... Read More

September 2020 – In Memoriam: Ann Bebee


In the 1970s, Santa Barbara City College adult education classes were held on City... Read More

August 2020 – Day At The Huntington’s Chinese Garden


As much as I love the Japanese Garden at the Huntington, I find incredible... Read More