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About The Website
Welcome to the Modesto Bonsai Club! We are dedicated to fostering the appreciation and understanding of bonsai and suiseki, an ancient art form that combines horticulture and artistic design.
Our club provides a platform for enthusiasts at all levels to share knowledge, participate in workshops, and exhibit their trees. Join us to deepen your skills, meet fellow bonsai lovers, and enjoy the serenity and beauty of these living art forms.
Modesto Bonsai Club
The Modesto Bonsai Club began almost 50 years ago when a few bonsai enthusiasts got together at one of their homes to work on their trees and engage in discussion. Since that time, our membership has grown and shrunk as members passed or moved away and new members joined. We currently have just under 30 members.

Sam Adina is our sensei or instructor. He is nationally and now internationally recognized as a bonsai expert.

Our club is a member of the Golden State Bonsai Federation - GSBF.
https://www.gsbfbonsai.org/ 

Services

Bonsai Care Resources

Bonsai Care Resources

Access a wealth of knowledge and tools to properly care for and maintain your bonsai collection.

Bonsai Training

Bonsai Training

Expert guidance for nurturing and shaping bonsai trees, ensuring their long-term health and beauty. Each month at our meeting, we will assist you in designing your tree.

F.A.Q

  • Q: Where can I buy bonsai supplies?
A: You can purchase supplies at local bonsai shows, or online. Come by our next club meeting to see what you might need to get started like tools, wire, soil, etc.

  • Q: Where can I purchase bonsai pots/ containers?
A: You can buy pots/ containers from your local nursery or from Maruyama Bonsai Nursery and Dirty Locust Garden Center both in Sacramento. Pots can also be purchased online, however it's better to see them in person before you buy.

  • Q: Where can I buy starter trees or plants?
A: You can visit your local nurseries. Please come to our next club meeting to learn what you should look for when starting.

  • Q: Where to get bonsai trees?
A: You can visit some local nurseries for a small selection. However for a larger choice there are bonsai related nurseries; Maruyama Bonsai Nursery and Dirty Locust Garden Center both in Sacramento offering starter to more advanced bonsai trees for sale.

  • Q: When and where does the Modesto Bonsai Club Meet?
A: We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 1:00 at Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA. Please see the "Contact" section of our website for more information.

  • Q: How much do I water my trees and when do I water?
A: It depends. There are many factors to consider when watering your trees. Time of year, type of soil, age of tree, species of tree, and container size among other factors should all be considered. Stop by our next club meeting to learn more and to meet our knowledgeable and friendly group.

  • Q: How do I fertilize my trees and what types of fertilizer do I use?
A: It depends on time of year, age of tree, species of tree, and container size among other factors which all need to be considered. We will be happy to talk to you at our next club meeting to learn more and to meet our knowledgeable and friendly group. 

Monthly Event

October Monthly Meeting

  •  10/19/2024 10:00 AM
  •   3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

REMINDER: This will be a members sale event. Cash or check only to and by members only. Any Bonsai related item, trees, pots, suiseki, books, tools, etc. In addition, we have decided to present a very unusual program. We normally plant our Bonsai trees in various sizes, colors, and shapes of pots. However a few do rock plantings and some plant their forests and trees on slabs. This month we are going to show you how to make a slab. All you have to do is show up and watch the demonstration. We will then help you create a slab for yourself for planting at a later time. We did this at the Sacramento Bonsai Club and we had a great time.

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September Monthly Meeting
21Sep

September Monthly Meeting

  •  9/21/2024 10:00 AM
  •   3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

Sam will be at the meeting. Since it will be an open meeting bring any tree you would like to have worked on or would like assistance with such as deciduous, evergreen, and tropicals as well.

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August Monthly Meeting
17Aug

August Monthly Meeting

  •  8/17/2024 10:00 AM
  •   3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

July was unusually hot so I hope you and your Bonsai trees are surviving. It looks like August isn't going to be any better. Keep your trees out of the direct sun and in morning filered sun light. You may have to water them twice a day. Sam says to bring any tree you would like advice on. See you at our regular location and regular time. And remember, the room IS airconditioned ;-)

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July Meeting
20Jul

July Meeting

  •  7/20/2024 10:00 AM
  •   3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

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June Monthly Meeting
15Jun

June Monthly Meeting

  •  6/15/2024 10:00 AM
  •   3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

Sam Adina and other senior members will assist you in designing and/or working on your trees. If you did not finish your Black Pine last month, bring them again this month. He also said that if you have any tropical trees bring them or what ever tree you may have questions about.

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Annual Event

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This was our Spring Show with exhibits, sales and a demonstration by Sam Adina. Here are a few photos of our show. More will be coming.Read More

  • Date: 4/20/2024 10:00 AM
  • Location: 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA (Map)
  • More Info: Stanislaus County Harvest Hall

Contact

  • Modesto, CA, USA
  • Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA, USA

President of Modesto Bonsai Club

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