{"id":2710,"date":"2026-03-11T00:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:48:42","slug":"steve-salisian-friday-mar-20-7pm-gvjci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2710","title":{"rendered":"STEVE SALISIAN – Friday Mar 20 – 7pm @GVJCI"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technically spring in Los Angeles doesn\u2019t start until March 20th<\/sup> 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\u2019s, keep those roots well hydrated.\u00a0The deciduous trees and pushing new growth and the flowering fruit trees are just about finished.<\/p>\n

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Remember your tree care for the season, fungicides and insecticides, organic or non-organic prepare a plan and try to stick with it.\u00a0Seth Nelson posted a great guide on tree maintenance on his Facebook and Instagram page.<\/p>\n

Our 40th<\/sup> Annual show and sale is fast approaching, May 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup>.\u00a0 If you have any questions or would like to donate your time for any jobs talk with our Show Chair Rod Vilencia.<\/p>\n

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This month’s presenter is Steve Salisian from Sierra Madre Bonsai.\u00a0Steve\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u20132018.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!<\/p>\n

Doyle<\/p>\n

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ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission of DIBK is to promote the learning and appreciation of bonsai in Southern California and throughout the world. From it\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Monthly meetings, seminars and lectures \u2013 DIBK brings in knowledgable guest demonstrators from throughout California and the United States, to educate and inspire bonsai artists of all skill levels.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Live streaming of lectures, critiques and demonstrations \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Special Masters Series events \u2013 Bringing in top-tier bonsai talent to Southern California for exclusive lectures, demonstrations and workshops for DIBK members.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monthly workshops \u2013 Where both beginning and advanced DIBK members\u00a0can learn the proper techniques to creating beautiful, healthy \u00a0bonsai.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Exhibitions \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Field trips \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buying Trips \u2013 DIBK members enjoy specially arranged group visits to nurseries throughout California, to view and acquire developed and pre-bonsai specimen.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Auctions \u2013 Provides DIBK members the opportunity to acquire fantastic bonsai material at great prices.<\/p>\n

Please support the club by paying your dues either in-person to CJ Levinstein, or via the paypal link on our website:
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Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!<\/p>\n

Doyle<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mar 20\u00a0\u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting\u00a0 \u2013 Steve Salisian Sierra Madre Bonsai<\/p>\n

Mar 28\u00a0\u2013 Bonsai Friends Sale 9:00am-2:00pm Garden Grove<\/p>\n

Apr 18-19 \u2013 The 50th\u00a0Annual Bunka Sai Japanese Cultural Festival<\/p>\n

Apr 18\u00a0\u2013 Bonsai Festival David & June Nguy – Shisei-en Garden<\/p>\n

May 9-10 \u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Show and Sale \u2013 Mr Zhao Sheng Che<\/p>\n

May 15\u00a0\u2013 Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting\u00a0 \u2013 Philippe Baron<\/p>\n

May 20\u00a0\u2013 CBS Visiting Artist Program\u00a0 \u2013 Philippe Baron<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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