BONSAI RESOURCES

“I first became aware of bonsai when I saw a display at the Pasadena Art Museum when I was a kid taking art classes there,” explains John Egert. That accidental exposure to bonsai turned into a lifelong avocation and he shares his knowledge every month for ABC members. On the third Saturday of most months, John gathers a group of…  FULL STORY

Roger Case sends this from the Pacific NorthWET: Dave DeGroot, former curator of the Pacific Rim Collection, and now happily retired, has finally had his follow-on book on bonsai design published by ABS. It’s the best book I have seen on the principles of bonsai design and covers most everything that one would want to know about design and related topics.…  FULL STORY

This great Bonsai Man was the living embodiment of the blessings and pleasures that our little art can bring into one’s life. Harry was among the last living members of the group of Southern California  artists who shared bonsai, at first as their own cultural fellowship, and ultimately as teachers who, much to their surprise, became revered sensei to hundreds…  FULL STORY

Below is the link to Connie’s “suggestions” for proper tree presentation at the Mothers Day Show. Heed them well. Connie’s Commandments

If you are rolling in the dough, consider going to the top of the heap and buying the venerable Masakuni brand. You will need an 8″ branch cutter, an 8″ wire cutter, and #002 shears. The best source is direct from Japan at Bonsai Network Japan. Each tool is 8,800 yen, which means about $300 for all three, and they will…  FULL STORY

Those of you who are completely new to the art have a distinct advantage—you don’t have to unlearn any of the B.S. that floats through the bonsai world all too often. Enjoy your Beginner’s Mind while you can. First, get a book or two and try to absorb the most basic ideas. The book I like is by Yuji Yoshimura…  FULL STORY

ORGANIZATIONS American Bonsai Society http://www.absbonsai.org/ Bonsai Clubs International http://www.bonsai-bci.com/ US National Bonsai and Penjing Museum http://www.usna.usda.gov/ Golden State Bonsai Federation (GSBF) http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/ National Bonsai Foundation http://www.bonsai-nbf.org/ DISCUSSION GROUPS Internet Bonsai Club http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/ Art of Bonsai Project http://www.artofbonsai.org/ MAGAZINES Bonsai Focus (English edition) http://bonsaifocus.com/ International Bonsai http://www.internationalbonsai.com/ BONSAI NURSERIES Dallas Bonsai Garden (Al wire, tools) http://www.dallasbonsai.com/ Adams Bonsai (Cu wire) http://www.adamsbonsai.com/…  FULL STORY

Please find links below to the PDF notes for our regular meetings. This page will be updated as new documents are prepared by our 2017 club president, Gordon Van Wechel. Thanks Gordon! January 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Notes Bonsai Soil & Substrate, Pot Cleaning, Learning Opportunities February 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Regular Meeting Notes Ramification March 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Regular Meeting…  FULL STORY

Please find links below to the PDF notes for our regular meetings. This page will be updated as new documents are prepared by our 2024 club president, Timothy Arnold. Thanks Tim! June 2024 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Notes Mother’s Day Show Review and Weather expectations.