PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Technically spring in Los Angeles doesn’t start until March 20th and winter has passed us by. We had our share of rain and cold weather, well for us that was cold weather. Repotting season will soon pass us by with the temperatures approaching the high 90’s, keep those roots well hydrated. The deciduous trees and pushing new growth and the flowering fruit trees are just about finished.
Remember your tree care for the season, fungicides and insecticides, organic or non-organic prepare a plan and try to stick with it. Seth Nelson posted a great guide on tree maintenance on his Facebook and Instagram page.
Our 40th Annual show and sale is fast approaching, May 9th and 10th. If you have any questions or would like to donate your time for any jobs talk with our Show Chair Rod Vilencia.
This month’s presenter is Steve Salisian from Sierra Madre Bonsai. Steve’s journey into bonsai began gardening with his grandmother Pauline, helping her grow flowers and chrysanthemums for her flower shows. Among her plants were a few bonsai trees, and she eventually gave Steve one of his own.
Trips to San Gabriel Nursery introduced him to the larger bonsai world, where he met Richard Ota and soon joined local clubs including Santa Anita Bonsai Society and Kofu Kai. Through the community he connected with David Nguy and later studied with Boon Manakitivipart in Hayward before joining the earliest classes at Bonsai Mirai with Ryan Neil. Steve helped launch an early bonsai video program that later evolved into Mirai Live and continued studying advanced techniques at Mirai from 2011–2018.
Over the past 20 years he has created and sold hundreds of bonsai trees, specializing in developing new material from field-grown trees and yamadori. Today he runs Sierra Madre Bonsai, where he focuses on creating new bonsai subjects, teaching beginners, and introducing new audiences to the art through events like Beer & Bonsai.
Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!
Doyle
ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
The mission of DIBK is to promote the learning and appreciation of bonsai in Southern California and throughout the world. From it’s inception, DIBK has always been a teaching club and we strive to educate as well as showcase our membership in every event we produce. Your support, through membership dues and donations are invaluable to the success of our mission.
• Monthly meetings, seminars and lectures – DIBK brings in knowledgable guest demonstrators from throughout California and the United States, to educate and inspire bonsai artists of all skill levels.
• Live streaming of lectures, critiques and demonstrations – Through various social media platforms, we strive to produce high quality streaming video content where people from around the world can learn techniques from talented bonsai artists in real time.
• Special Masters Series events – Bringing in top-tier bonsai talent to Southern California for exclusive lectures, demonstrations and workshops for DIBK members.
• Monthly workshops – Where both beginning and advanced DIBK members can learn the proper techniques to creating beautiful, healthy bonsai.
• Exhibitions – Every year, DIBK produces our annual Exhibition & Sale, as well as participating in other local club and organization exhibitions, where our club and its members best trees are proudly displayed.
• Field trips – Tour the collections of established local bonsai artists and members. DIBK Members can learn growing techniques and see how other artists care for and display their collections.
• Buying Trips – DIBK members enjoy specially arranged group visits to nurseries throughout California, to view and acquire developed and pre-bonsai specimen.
• Auctions – Provides DIBK members the opportunity to acquire fantastic bonsai material at great prices.
Please support the club by paying your dues either in-person to CJ Levinstein, or via the paypal link on our website:
https://www.daiichibonsaikai.com/?page_id=1655
Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!
Doyle
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 20 – Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting – Steve Salisian Sierra Madre Bonsai
Mar 28 – Bonsai Friends Sale 9:00am-2:00pm Garden Grove
Apr 18-19 – The 50th Annual Bunka Sai Japanese Cultural Festival
Apr 18 – Bonsai Festival David & June Nguy – Shisei-en Garden
May 9-10 – Dai Ichi Bonsai Show and Sale – Mr Zhao Sheng Che
May 15 – Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting – Philippe Baron
May 20 – CBS Visiting Artist Program – Philippe Baron
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