Chizuko “Mary” Sakaishi
On Saturday, February 18 from 11:00 to 12:00, just prior to the Mammoth Auction, the Bonsai Garden will unveil our new Companion Plant display, our second bonsai from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition, and the first of our new display benches. The new Companion Plant display is dedicated to Chizuko “Mary” Sakaishi and funded by her family who will attend the ceremony. Mary, known as the “queen of accent plants” left us with a most a positive legacy of living art and charm. She shared her love and knowledge of plants with others throughout the bonsai community. She created wonderful Kusamono centerpieces for the conventions and club shows and led workshops at the Shohin Seminars in Santa Nella, and for club demonstrations.
The 131 Mammoth Auction items for 2017are now online for your review. 
We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Mammoth will have 30% more vendors than we had last year. This means more opportunity for you to purchase a greater variety those bonsai, tools and supplies that you need. The list includes most of your old favorites and a few new ones who have never participated previously at the Mammoth. Vendors will be open for business on Sunday, February 19, 2017, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will also be food for sale so you don’t have to leave for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy the best product selection in Northern California.