Highlights from the 2023 California Shohin Seminar exhibit

The California Shohin Seminar, held every other year in Santa Nella, California, features workshops, demonstrations, vendors, and an exhibit.

For those who have attended the seminar, you know it’s one of the most fun bonsai events of the year. And for those who have yet to attend, the next seminar is scheduled for the first weekend of February, 2025.

In the meantime, here are some highlights from this year’s exhibit.

Shimpaku, zelkova, and tamarisk

Shimpaku, zelkova, and tamarisk

Rokko stand

Rokko stand

Five-tree display

Five-tree display

Six-tree display

Six-tree display

Two-tree display

Two-tree display with Japanese maple and olive

Six-tree display

Six-tree display

Six-tree display

Six-tree display with Yaupon holly, azalea, Chinese elm, Trident maple, olive, and pyracantha

Four-tree display

Four-tree display

Six-tree display

Six-tree display

Contemporary display with mini bonsai

Contemporary display with mini bonsai

News & Updates

The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt’s annual Mammoth Fundraiser will be held at the Lakeside Garden Center this weekend on February 18-19. The auction kicks off the event Saturday followed by a day of vendors and community tree sales on Sunday. The event is a fundraiser for the BGLM – learn more about it here.

For more information about the auction trees, view the catalog online.

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