Golden State Bonsai Federation

Golden State Bonsai Federation GSBF, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization which provides services and activities promoting the wonderful art of bonsai.

Jonas Dupuich runs a Northern California bonsai nursery where he teaches and writes about bonsai. He is the author of Th...
10/05/2026

Jonas Dupuich runs a Northern California bonsai nursery where he teaches and writes about bonsai. He is the author of The Little Book of Bonsai, The Essential Bonsai Book, and the Bonsai Tonight blog. Jonas is co-founder of the Pacific Bonsai Expo, a juried exhibit featuring outstanding bonsai from across the United States. Jonas grows a variety of species and specializes in developing Japanese black pine from seed. His trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the US National Bonsai Exhibition. Learn more at www.bonsaitonight.com

The GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2027 will feature two internationally acclaimed bonsai artists as headliners: Caroline "Caz" ...
07/20/2026

The GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2027 will feature two internationally acclaimed bonsai artists as headliners: Caroline "Caz" Scott and Alessandro Bonardo.

Mark your calendar!Headliners:Caroline "Caz" ScottAlessandro Bonardo• Joshua Roth ® "Rising Stars" Competition• Multiple...
07/06/2026

Mark your calendar!

Headliners:
Caroline "Caz" Scott
Alessandro Bonardo

• Joshua Roth ® "Rising Stars" Competition
• Multiple workshops all day Friday & Saturday
• All-Access Educational Seminars
• BYOB Social Hour Friday & Saturday
• Saturday Awards Dinner & Live Auction
• Silent Auctions (Consignment Sales & Donations)
• Top Bonsai Vendors


Joshua Roth Limited

GOLDEN ZOOMGSBF’s Quarterly Sponsored Lecture Series📅 July 27th, 2026⏰ 6:30 PMMike started his bonsai journey in the lat...
07/03/2026

GOLDEN ZOOM
GSBF’s Quarterly Sponsored Lecture Series
📅 July 27th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

Mike started his bonsai journey in the late 1980’s when a co-worker showed him some magazines from Japan. “I’ve always been attracted to bonsai… but when a co-worker showed me some simple ‘How To’ illustrations it made me feel like I should give it a try.” By the mid 1990’s Mike began taking ‘BYOT’ workshops with Mas and Gary Ishi at Chikugo-En in Gardena. It was there, in 2000, that he began taking workshops with Kenji Miyata. He continued those workshops 3 times a year until the pandemic lock down began in March of 2020.

Today, Mike conducts work-shops each month at Kimura Bonsai Garden, is actively teaching his bonsai techniques on the west coast, by doing demos for clubs and work-shops for study groups. He regularly shows trees at Baikoen, Dia Ichi, California Bonsai Society (CBS), the Naka Memorial and the Pacific Bonsai Expo. Mike is the current Chair at the Golden State Bonsai Federation and serves on the Board at the Clark Bonsai Museum.

On July 27 th , at 6:30, Mike will join Marcus Juniel on the GSBF Golden Zoom web-cast to discuss his seasonal Elm production techniques and development processes for both retail nursery stock and pre-bonsai material.

JOIN US!
📅 July 27th @ 6:30 PM
🔗 Zoom link will be provided that week

GOLDEN ZOOMGSBF’s Quarterly Sponsored Lecture SeriesThe Joshua Roth Rising Stars Take Center Stage📅 April 27th, 2026⏰ 6:...
04/09/2026

GOLDEN ZOOM
GSBF’s Quarterly Sponsored Lecture Series

The Joshua Roth Rising Stars Take Center Stage
📅 April 27th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM

This past October, during the GSBF Convention, something special happened.

Six emerging bonsai artists stepped into the spotlight, not just to display their trees, but to share their vision, creativity, and passion for bonsai. The Joshua Roth Rising Star Competition showcased the next generation of talent in our federation, and the results were nothing short of inspiring.

✨ Now, we’re bringing that energy back.

Join us for a special Golden Zoom event where these talented artists return to share more of their bonsai journey, including their Joshua Roth experience, influences, and the stories behind their trees.

This is a unique opportunity to:

🌱 Learn from emerging voices in bonsai
🎨 See fresh perspectives on styling and design
🤝 Connect with the future of our bonsai community

Whether you attended the convention or are seeing these artists for the first time, this session promises to be engaging, educational, and full of inspiration.

At GSBF, we believe the future of bonsai depends on cultivating not just great trees, but great artists. The Joshua Roth Rising Star Competition highlights individuals who are pushing boundaries, exploring new ideas, and helping evolve the art form while honoring its traditions.

JOIN US!
📅 April 27th @ 6:30 PM
🔗 Zoom link will be provided that week

BONSAI-A-THONFundraiser for:THE GSBF COLLECTION AT THE HUNTINGTONFebruary 28–March 1, 2026, 10am to 5pmThe Huntington Li...
02/27/2026

BONSAI-A-THON

Fundraiser for:
THE GSBF COLLECTION AT THE HUNTINGTON

February 28–March 1, 2026, 10am to 5pm

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Brody Botanical Center, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California

Free with general admission to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

Admission Tickets:
https://www.huntington.org/event/bonsai-celebration

BONSAI-A-THONFebruary 28–March 1, 2026, 10am to 5pmThe Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical GardensBrody Bo...
02/26/2026

BONSAI-A-THON

February 28–March 1, 2026, 10am to 5pm

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Brody Botanical Center, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California

Free with general admission to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

Admission Tickets:
https://www.huntington.org/event/bonsai-celebration

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PO Box 340694
Sacramento, CA
95834

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