Tom LauAug 14, 20171 minMichael Sykes and his Magical FoeminasWith the new school year upon us currently. I sit down to finish off this post of the great informational demonstration that Michael...
Tom LauJul 29, 20172 minDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenSo while in Vancouver and had a long layover after cruising. The family decided to do a day walking tour of downtown Vancouver. We did...
Tom LauJul 19, 20171 minPhotos of Alaska's LandscapeI have been blessed enough to be able to go to Alaska this summer. This is one of the reasons why this blog has been lacking posts this...
Tom LauJul 10, 20172 minVancouver Island - Butchart GardensI'm sorry there has not been newer updates lately. I've just like most of you have either been on vacation and/or professional duties...
Tom LauJun 6, 20172 minSanta Anita Bonsai Club Memorial Weekend Show 2017Last weekend Santa Anita Bonsai Club had their annual show. One show that kicks off the summer season for you as it always happens around...
Tom LauMay 31, 20172 minMichael Jonas on FicusAs the stunt double for Travis Goldstein, Michael Jonas was gracious enough to help fill in Travis's role for the month of May. Michael...
Tom LauMay 17, 20172 minMother's Day Weekend San Pu Kai ShowOver the Mother's Day Weekend San Pu Kai had their annual show at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Every Mother's Day weekend like every year...
Tom LauMay 13, 20172 minDai Ichi Bonsai Club 32nd ShowLast weekend Dai Ichi had their 32nd show at the Ken Nakaoka Community Center in the city of Gardena. I had the opportunity to arrive...
Tom LauMay 1, 20172 minSan Diego Bonsai Club Spring Show 2017If you were in the San Diego Balboa Park area this weekend you were treated to beautiful spring show. I have to admit San Diego Bonsai...
Tom LauApr 29, 20172 minKoen-Nai No Bonsai Central California Collection ShowAs support for GSBF Central Collection a small team of Baikoen members traveled up to Fresno for the Koen-Nai No Bonsai which is their...
Tom LauApr 29, 20171 minApril's Club Workshop MeetingThis month's meeting we did not have a demonstrator per say but we had Lindsay Shiba run a club workshop instead. Its great having...
Tom LauApr 20, 20172 minCalifornia Bonsai Society Show 2017 @ the Huntington LibraryFinally, I get around to finishing this post before 2018 CBS show comes to light. Sorry for the late post but, its better than never. It...
Tom LauMar 29, 20172 minSteve DaSilva Valley Bonsai NurseryI have heard of Steve's name pop-up from different people and conventions. So I had to figure who this guy is in the bonsai world. So...
Tom LauMar 29, 20171 minThank you luncheon!Well I totally forgot to post this! Anyways, thank you to all the volunteers that helped out with the Baikoen's Winter Sillheouette Show....
Tom LauMar 22, 20172 minQuick Visit to Round Valley "Bonsai" NurseryAfter a visit to Kenji's Moving sale, Big Joe and I had some time to visit Ed and Linda once again. The view was spectacular, on the back...
Tom LauMar 21, 20173 minBob Pressler with RepottingAt our last club meeting Bob Pressler was our demonstrator with reviewing repotting skills. Many out there are already masters or rather...
Tom LauMar 21, 20173 minKenji Miyata Moving SaleKenji Miyata is a household name for some people in the California Bonsai circles. Several people in our club and guest demonstrators of...
Tom LauMar 10, 20174 minBonsai-a-thon XXI ReviewIts just amazing how quickly the biggest and busiest event for Bonsai in Southern California comes and goes. With all the planning and...
Johan A. GarciaMar 8, 20172 minTsugiki (つぎき)Tom Vong spoke today at our Bonsai Club meeting. He taught about three types of grafting. I have researched plenty on the Internet about...
Tom LauFeb 22, 20173 minTom Vuong's Terrific Grafting TechniquesTom Vuong was our guest demonstrator for the month of February. Again, I'm totally enthralled with his no nonsense way of doing bonsai....