The East Bay Bonsai Society will be having an in-person bonsai auction. The auction will start at 7:30pm with a preview at 7:00pm. All sellers and bidders are invited to participate.*

• Established and starter bonsai trees, pots, tools and more

• Credit cards, checks and cash accepted

• Sales tax added to purchases

For information, email EBBS_distribution@yahoo.com

* Sellers can auction up to ten (10) lots with each lot having a starting bid of $10.00.

Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.

Join us for our annual bonsai show and sale featuring Chicago bonsai professional, Jennifer Price. She will be conducting demonstrations each day from 1PM- 3PM with raffle to follow. FREE ADMISSION, door prizes, Tree Clinic with Dr. Bonsai. Come see 60 of the best bonsai trees in the Bay Area.

Bonsai Demo 10:30AM - NOON
One or more trees selected from the Filoli bonsai collection will be worked on under the guidance of Michael Greenstein. Visitors will get to observe and ask questions about a number of bonsai techniques such as wiring, styling, promoting branch ramification, creating a jin or shari, repotting, etc. 

Afternoon Critique/Tour of Filoli Bonsai 1:00PM - 2:00PM
This will be a critique of the bonsai in the Filoli collection along with a short history of some of the most important trees. A team of bonsai volunteers from Kusamura will be your hosts. Members and visitors will be able to ask questions throughout the critique/tour.

Kusamura Tree Display from 10AM - 4PM 
Kusamura will have a special display of up to ten bonsai with a focus on flowering bonsai for that day and possibly trees previously owned by Dennis Makishima.

Bonsai & Beyond: The Life and Art of Dennis Makishima from 2PM - 3PM
Be inspired by Dennis Makishima,  a third-generation Japanese-American, Vietnam veteran, and acclaimed  bonsai master, as he reflects on his life and the ancient art of bonsai.  Dennis’ journey spans from his apprenticeship in Toyohashi, Japan,  under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya to creating the Merritt College Aesthetic Tree Pruning Program and leading the Golden State Bonsai Federation as President.
During  this captivating talk, Dennis will share valuable insights into the  artistry and philosophy behind bonsai, followed by a book signing of his  new book Mr. Omoshiroi.

Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Demos, club and vendor sales.

Gate will open promptly no earlier than 9:00 a.m. both days. 20% discount on Bonsai and pre-Bonsai materials (unless otherwise tagged NSF). Akadama, hyuga, and kanuma imported from Japan are available.

Join us in the world of miniature Satsuki Azaleas, Pines, Junipers & other living bonsai art forms. Special appearance by Circle of Sensei Awardee David Nguy. Demos, club and vendor sales.

Gate will open promptly no earlier than 9:00 a.m. both days. 20% discount on Bonsai and pre-Bonsai materials (unless otherwise tagged NSF). Akadama, hyuga, and kanuma imported from Japan are available.

 This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society. 

We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd.  We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking.  Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.  

This event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society. 

We will have demonstrations on both days at 1:30pm - 3pm. The Saturday demo is presented by Robert Potts and Sunday is Gareth Shepherd.  We will have quality tree displays, raffles throughout both days, member sales and bonsai vendors, free admission and parking.  Plus you can visit the Orchid Show and Display in the same room.  

Golden Zoom Series (Call link to be distributed). Scott will discuss air-layering: the process of propagating your own material, creating a new tree or growing an impressive nebari.

For the first time on the Growing Natives Garden Tour, Barbara and Richard Phillips are hosting a display at their garden with other Kusamura members to featuring California native bonsai trees and kusamono. Come enjoy trees and kusamono from Lynne O’Dell, Steve Iwaki, Jenn Tan, and Richard and Barbara and make connections with plant- lovers in the community. Please register your RSVP and find more info here

Daily demos at 1:30PM by headliner Carmen Leskoviansky. Daily raffles including the demo tree. Large vendor and consignment sale areas. Reserve your space in the Beginners' Workshop on Sunday at 10AM by emailing abasbonsaiclub@gmail.com. Cost $20 (tree, pot, soil and instruction). Free admission.

Daily demos at 1:30PM by headliner Carmen Leskoviansky. Daily raffles including the demo tree. Large vendor and consignment sale areas. Reserve your space in the Beginners' Workshop on Sunday at 10AM by emailing abasbonsaiclub@gmail.com. Cost $20 (tree, pot, soil and instruction). Free admission.

Demonstration at 1 pm both days with David Nguy on Saturday and club member on Sunday. Benefit Drawings, Plant Sales, Vendors: West America from Chino and Legacy Cork Oak from Hacienda Heights.

Demonstration at 1 pm both days with David Nguy on Saturday and club member on Sunday. Benefit Drawings, Plant Sales, Vendors: West America from Chino and Legacy Cork Oak from Hacienda Heights.

Join us on Saturday for our live auction and vendor sales. On Sunday morning, consignment sales will occur along with our vendor sales.

For more information call 707-762-9154.

Join us on Saturday for our live auction and vendor sales. On Sunday morning, consignment sales will occur along with our vendor sales.

For more information call 707-762-9154.

This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.

This fundraiser is for the GSBF Collection at the Huntington. Join Visiting Artist, Jonas Dupuich, at this much anticipated annual event. Trees styled by bonsai masters will be auctioned daily. Demonstrations, live and silent auctions, raffles and vendor sales will be held daily.

Events, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops happening throughout the 3-day event. Workshop participation is decided by lottery, and submissions must be received by December 15. For more information, visit calshohin.org.

Events, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops happening throughout the 3-day event. Workshop participation is decided by lottery, and submissions must be received by December 15. For more information, visit calshohin.org.

Events, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops happening throughout the 3-day event. Workshop participation is decided by lottery, and submissions must be received by December 15. For more information, visit calshohin.org.

Join us at our annual Fall Sale and Auction. It's a great way to find good material to improve your bonsai collection. Numerous trees and pots and more will be available for purchase.

Our guest presenter, Jerry Braswell, has been collecting stones from all over California and beyond for many years. He’ll share his insights into what to look for in a viewing stone, using stones as accents to bonsai, how he “works” the stone into a tactile piece of art and tips on making a carved wooden stand (Daiza) for the stone. He may even reveal some of his collecting sites.

Members are invited to bring their viewing stones for show and tell. Jerry will bring a number of his stones for sale and a few for a silent auction and raffle. Bring cash or check for purchases or payment for the silent auction.

Twenty-five years ago, the BGLM opened its gates to the public on November 6, 1999, by hosting a Grand Opening celebration of bonsai and suiseki, held on site at the Gardens of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park Garden Center. Dennis Makishima was master of ceremonies for the grand opening, including then Mayor Jerry Brown, the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco, John Naka, Harry Hirao and other Japanese American notable bonsai artists, Yasuo Mitsuya of Japan, Recreation and Parks Officials, and many more. In addition to the ribbon cutting, there was a lively celebration inside the Lakeside Park Garden Center; all well attended. The San Jose Taiko drum performers were present.

On November 9th, 2024, BGLM would like to recognize the first 25 years by holding a smaller in scale celebration. Oakland City officials from District 3 and Parks & Recreation, Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt, the General Counsel of Japan in San Francisco, Japanese American communities, and the general public are invited to attend. Free admission. Public parking available.