February 2022 in the Garden

Always an evolving view at BGLM. Be sure to visit soon and often during the Spring months as the trees show their delicate changes and beauty.

March 9, 2022 by  Read more...

BGLM Celebrates World Bonsai Day 2022

  Initiated by the World Bonsai Friendship Federation (WBFF) in honor of Mr. Saburo Kato of Japan, the world bonsai patron and founder of WBFF. World Bonsai Day...

March 9, 2022 by  Read more...

Autumn Lights Festival at the Gardens at Lake Merritt

The main outside gate to the BGLM will be closed to the public starting on Wed, Oct 13 for set-up for Autumn Light Festival. The ALF will last...

October 3, 2021 by  Read more...

Garden at Lake Merritt Mammoth Auction & Sale

February 19 and 20, 2022 Oakland, California Annual Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt Mammoth Auction & Sale will be held on Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20,...

September 8, 2021 by  Read more...

Updated Open Hours

Once again we need to modify our hours of operation: Starting April 19: We will be open on Saturday from 10 to 3:30 and Sunday from 12 to...

April 19, 2021 by  Read more...

BGLM Needs Your Help

BGLM is looking to identify the following gentlemen from the Bay Area, probably members of Fuji Bonsai. We are wanting to document the history of the group. If...

April 7, 2021 by  Read more...

Suiseki Display Added to the BGLM

We are formally announcing a new attraction to the BGLM.  Please check out our new page for the Suiseki Display. Suiseki Display

March 15, 2021 by  Read more...

The Garden in March, Spring is Setting the View On Fire

Spring is beginning to show its face in the garden. From the changing vistas to the blooms of the late winter blooms on the quince. Be sure to...

March 6, 2021 by  Read more...

March BGLM Update

The BGLM is still closed to the public on the weekend due to staffing issues with the City of Oakland. There is, however, volunteers working behind the scenes...

March 6, 2021 by  Read more...

New Featured Video of BGLM

Recently, the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt was featured in a new video production: Gardens & Guardians at Lake Merritt — Part One 1920 x 1080. CC. documentary...

February 6, 2021 by  Read more...
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