by Joe Byrd, Chairman Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt Visitors often ask how we succeed as an all-volunteer non-profit museum. My answer is “through the kindness of our...
November 30, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...Posted by Eric Schrader on Aug 20, 2015 | 2 Comments One of my first teachers, John Boyce, a founding member of the Bonsai Society of San Francisco...
August 25, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...Bay Area interest in the ancient art of Japanese bonsai may have dwindled significantly since its first growth spurt post-WWII. But these days, the practice is being revived...
August 13, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...by Eric Saltmarsh on May 18, 2015 in Uncategorized Keep Oakland Beautiful Points of Interest remind us of how interesting and beautiful Oakland is and why we should...
May 20, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...I delivered the following report to the GSBF Board meeting in Fresno last weekend. I hope you will find it informative about your Garden. The mission of the...
April 15, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...All things have a starting point. And, all schools have their first day of class. So it was for the Bonsai School of Lake Merritt. Joe Byrd, Chair...
March 16, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...The 2015 Mammoth kicked off with a celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the opening of the Bonsai Garden Lake Merritt. What better way to celebrate than to...
March 11, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...The Mammoth was not only the biggest land mammal, it is also the biggest Auction & Sale of bonsai trees and pots around.The Mammoth is at the Lakeside...
January 26, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...The Mammoth Auction review photos have been updated. You can find all of them by clicking on the Programs menu and choosing Mammoth Fundraiser to find the link or just...
January 22, 2015 by BGLM Admin Read more...