August 2021 – From Zoom to Room (7)
President’s Message Good news! To quote John Belushi as “Joliet” Jake Blues in the movie The Blues Brothers “We’re putting the band back together.” Yes, the Bonsai Club of Santa…
July 2021 – Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai
President’s Message: Our “In-Person” Future! Due to a busy week at work, Jeff wasn’t able to work on his opening address for this month’s newsletter. All the important information for…
June 2020 – Black Pines with Jonas Dupuich
President’s Message: Our Family Tree When we last “spoke”, I was on my way to Bonsai Mirai for a 3-day bonsai class on design, setting primary and secondary structure on…
October 2020 – To Fall Fertilize Or Not To Fall Fertilize
That is the question. Asking about watering schedules, soil mixes, and fertilizing plans often bring a myriad of suggestions. No doubt if you followed them all you would kill your…
September 2020 – In Memoriam: Ann Bebee
In the 1970s, Santa Barbara City College adult education classes were held on City College property located diagonally across from the current Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The classes were held…
August 2020 – Day At The Huntington’s Chinese Garden
As much as I love the Japanese Garden at the Huntington, I find incredible beauty and serenity at the ever-evolving Chinese Garden. Every time I visit, I find something new.…
Glenn with a slant-style Azalea
July 2020 – Last Month: Azalea Workshop Via Zoom With Glenn Griffen
Long-time Club member, Glenn Griffin, was able to merge the ancient Art of Bonsai with one of the newest forms of teaching - Zoom technology - in presenting a hands-on…
June 2020 – Azalea Workshop Via Zoom With Glenn Griffen
I hope you are all doing well. I am planning on doing this workshop this Summer if I get enough participants and will be using Zoom. The dates are to…
May 2020 – Member’s Trees
Having had no monthly meeting or Saturday workshops in the entire month of April, plus with no upcoming events to announce, I was looking at a lot of empty white…
April 2020 – Joe Olson
Last Month: Joe Olson - Oak Tree Bonsai Club President, Joe Olson, has an incredible collection of oak bonsai. He brought 12 different types to show us. At one time,…