…you could do a lot worse than this one
It’s worth the trip, even if you don’t live in (or near) southern California. For more information visit the Golden State Bonsai Federation website.
Pioneer state
California, perhaps more than anywhere else outside of Asia (no offense meant to anyone or anywhere else) has been out front in developing the art of bonsai. No doubt a number of factors are responsible, not the least of which is a strong Japanese American community and a growing season that lasts almost forever, with enough sun and heat in one year to last us a lifetime here in Vermont.
The GSBF
Another factor that goes hand in hand with the ones mentioned above is the Golden State Bonsai Federation. It’s been around for a long time (fill us in if you know how long) and does a great job tying together California’s large robust bonsai community.
Part of GSBF’s Northern California collection. They also have one in Southern California.
Golden Statements and Harry Hirao
GSBF produces an excellent magazine (Golden Statements), a full calendar of bonsai events, two permanent bonsai collections, and a website worth visiting. And perhaps best of all; GSBF often features Mr. California Juniper (aka Harry Hirao). Really, it doesn’t get much better.