Bonsai shows, sales scheduled at Descanso Gardens, Jun. 16-18
Topic: Bonsai
The Descanso Bonsai Society’s 36th annual three-day Bonsai Show, one of the largest of its kind in Southern California, will take place during the weekend, Friday, June 16, through Sunday, June 18 at Descanso Gardens at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca?ada Flintridge.

Carefully sculpted trees, shrubs and other plants will star at this event and experts will explain how to create and care for bonsai. The show will be open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Demonstrations are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Raw and completed bonsai plants, tools, pots and related items will be for sale, and an opportunity to win bonsai items will occur at 3 p.m. Sunday.

For information call (818) 949-4200 or visit www.DescansoGardens.org Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Huntington Library to host Bonsai show, Mar. 25, 26
Topic: Bonsai
The California Bonsai Society will present its 49th annual show on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. More than 100 beautiful specimens will be on display, skillfully created by bonsai masters. Hours for the show are from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days in Friends’ Hall.

From its ancient origins in China and Japan, the art of creating miniature bonsai trees has grown in popularity to become an international hobby. Today, bonsai reflects the nationalities, philosophies, and regional plants of enthusiasts worldwide.

Included in the two-day show at The Huntington will be miniature maples, elms, and other deciduous trees in early leaf; flowering plants such as wisteria and bougainvillea; classic Japanese black pine and California juniper specimens, and beautiful examples of non-traditional bonsai styles.

Special displays, educational materials, and informal demonstrations of bonsai techniques will be offered throughout the weekend.

After seeing the bonsai show, visitors may want to take a short stroll across the grounds to the Japanese Garden area, where The Huntington’s own bonsai collection is showcased in the Bonsai Court. An extensive selection of books on the subject, for the expert or the beginner, can be found in The Huntington’s Bookstore and More.

The bonsai show is included with general admission: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students (12-18), $6 for youth (5-11), and free for children under 5. Members are admitted free. For information, call (626)405-2100