May 28 - ABAS General Meeting

Yuzo Maruyama presents a demonstration and lecture.

June 1 - Repot and Styling Workshop at Maruyama Nursery, 8:30 AM - 12 PM.

This is a free club sponsored workshop and an excellent opportunity to work on developing trees. Experienced club members will be available to help. Participants please bring tools, wire, and necessary supplies or purchase items from Maruyama Nursery. For questions, contact Kathleen O'Donnell.

June 15 - ABAS Home Garden Tour

The ABAS Home Garden Tour for 2013 will visit two new venues and one all time favorite. Members interested in attending are asked to meet at the Garden Center at 8:20 AM. Carpools leave at 8:30 AM sharp. Curbside parking at the three homes will be challenging so drivers are asked to please have at least three people per car. Maps to the homes will be provided to drivers. At the last home you are invited to socialize and share club provided picnic fare. For questions, contact Kathleen O'Donnell.

June 25 - ABAS Annual Luau and ABAS Election

Details to be posted soon. Watch for website updates!

July 23, ABAS General Meeting

In addition to the installation of officers, club member, John Cota, presents a program on the history of bonsai.

August 24 - 25, Redwood Empire Annual Show, Santa Rosa

Visit their website, http://rebsbonsai.org, for details!

August 27, ABAS General Meeting

Tonight, Hideko Metaxas, world renowned teacher of Ikenobo ikebana, Bonsai, Suiseki and Tokonoma display presents a program on the principles of displaying bonsai. This is a very special program. To learn more about Hideko, visit this website. The primary raffle prize is a beautiful display stand created by Jerry Braswell. Jerry will also be present with many of his display stands for sale.

August 31, Repot and Styling Workshop at Maruyama Nursery, 8:30 AM - 12 PM.

This is another in our series of free club sponsored workshops. Take advantage of this opportunity to work on developing your trees. Experienced club members will be available to help. Participants please bring tools, wire, and necessary supplies or purchase items from Maruyama Nursery. For questions, contact Kathleen O'Donnell.

September 24, Annual ABAS Auction

Members, here is one of our yearly opportunities to trim down collections, pass on quality trees to others, and help the club raise funds for activities and events. Details for sellers and buyers will be posted in August.

September 28, Repot and Styling Workshop at Maruyama Nursery, 8:30 AM - 12 PM.

This is another in our series of free club sponsored workshops. Take advantage of this opportunity to work on developing your trees. Experienced club members will be available to help. Participants please bring tools, wire, and necessary supplies or purchase items from Maruyama Nursery. For questions, contact Kathleen O'Donnell.

October 5 - 6, Sacramento Garden and Arts Center Fall Sale

October 22, ABAS General Meeting

Bob Hilvers, curator of the collection of bonsai at the Clark Center for Japanese Art, presents the program.

The Golden State Bonsai Federation website has a complete list of clubs and activities throughout the state. This is an excellent resource for bonsai related activities.