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by AlisonFog City Bonsai February 2012 Issue
Jan 30th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for February 2012. Download Fog City Bonsai February 2012  read more »
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by AlisonJanuary 12, 2011 Meeting - John Boyce on Oaks
Jan 3rd: This is a great opportunity to tune up your knowledge about oaks.  From styling to maintenance, John will discuss everything you need to know, and you will gain a invaluable insight based on practical experience he has developed over many years.  There will be a demonstration using an oak from John’s collection  read more »
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by AlisonFog City Bonsai January 2012 Issue
Dec 30th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for January 2012. Download Fog City Bonsai January 2012  read more »
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by AlisonDecember 8, 2011 Holiday Party
Dec 8th: It’s party time and you and a guest are invited to join in the fun on December 8, from 7.00 pm onwards in the recreation Room at the Hall of Flowers. We hold this event annually to raise money for the Curator’s fund at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt. To make the event go with a swing we need your help. Please sign up to volunteer and donate raffle items at the next workshop, or let us know how you will help: Tim Kong (Raffle/food/raffle ticket sales), Bernard Marque (cleanup), Diana Lum (setup, table decorations)...  read more »
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by AlisonNovember 20, 2011 Collecting Fieldtrip
Nov 21st: Join other members on a day-long, collecting field trip in Zamora. Available trees are located on private property and include: Quercus Lobata—Valley Oak, Arbutifolia Heteromeles-California Toyon, Mission Olive, Pomegranate. Please be prepared for hard work. Wear appropriate clothing, sun protection etc. Bring your own collecting tools (Shovels, pick axes, crow bars, burlap, water, garbage bags etc...  read more »
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by AlisonFog City Bonsai November-December 2011 Issue
Oct 30th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for November and December 2011. Download Fog City Bonsai November-December 2011  read more »
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by AlisonOctober 13 General Meeting - All About Wiring
Oct 3rd: Even if you think you know all about wiring and how to do it well, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity to raise your knowledge and skills to a new height. John Doig is one of the best wirers! No matter how many wires and number of branches on a tree, John can always ensure that no wires are crossed and the tree looks immaculate. Bring a tree to wire and get down to some serious work. You’ll take home a better tree...  read more »
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by AlisonFog City Bonsai October 2011 Issue
Oct 1st: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for October 2011. Download Fog City Bonsai October 2011  read more »
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by AlisonSeptember 8, 2011 Auction
Aug 17th: Come to the annual auction and buy quality plant material and bonsai supplies at great prices.  This is a great opportunity to donate your cherished bonsai materials and help raise funds for the club.  Bring donations between 6.30-7pm and enjoy the preview with refreshments from 7pm onwards.  The auction starts promptly at 7.30pm.  See you there  read more »
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by AlisonFog City Bonsai September 2011 Issue
Aug 17th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for September 2011. Download Fog City Bonsai September 2011  read more »
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