Oakland Bonsai Garden
Cancelled due to covid 19 crisis.
Oakland bonsai garden. The bonsai garden is found on the northern side of lake merritt within lakeside park s garden center. The bonsai garden is home to both historic and legacy bonsai. Bonsai garden in oakland is curated by the first non japanese female bonsai master in the united states. Bonsai pot culture in japanese captures the essence of giant trees and forests in miniature.
World bonsai day celebration at gsbf bonsai garden at lake merritt oakland california united states may 9 2020 10 a m. In partnership with the bonsai garden at lake merritt we offer a free introductory workshop on the fourth sunday of each month at the bonsai garden in oakland. The bonsai were donated by well known masters of the art form as well as artists instructors and hobbyists. Of particular interest is the daimyo oak brought to the us in 1867.
Welcome to the bonsai garden the golden state bonsai federation bonsai garden at lake merritt is the home to some of the finest bonsai on the west coast and is northern california s only public bonsai collection. The bglm located at oakland s lakeside park is the only major all volunteer bonsai garden in the country and houses some of the most important bonsai in the us. It was built is staffed and maintained by volunteers from throughout the greater bay area and is supported entirely by donations from our visitors and the bonsai community. This is the permanent home of over 150 outstanding bonsai trees.
Our very own bonsai garden at lake merritt is the home to some of the finest bonsai on the west coast. Explore the site to learn more about the club and the bonsai hobby including this excellent video on the history of bonsai. Its location is super convenient for several reasons. April 23 2020 by jerry carpenter it was a beautiful fall at bglm seasons are changing rapidly now.
Volunteer docents help visitors with their knowledge of the bonsai and creation of the bonsai garden.