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Diana Davis
Feb 200 min read
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Upcoming Classes and Demonstrations!
Three new bonsai events are coming beginning this February! Donald C. Tillman Japanese Garden The second Sunday of every month, Daniel...

Diana Davis
Feb 61 min read
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A Dream Come True!
I’m very proud to announce I’ve taken the position of the Assistant Curator of Bonsai at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical...

Diana Davis
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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November 10th Celebrate Fall with Bonsai and Kamishibai!
Coming Sunday, November 10, 2024, embrace Fall in the Japanese Garden as the leaves change color and the weather turns chilly! SuihoEn,...

Diana Davis
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Upcoming November Classes
Cooler weather is here, bringing a new season of bonsai work and great opportunities to work on our trees, or to start your very first...

Diana Davis
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Bonsai Workshop at Two Faced Ceramics November 10th
We are excited to partner with Eve Palguta and Two Faced Ceramics to offer a bonsai workshop at the Two Faced Ceramics Gallery in West...

Diana Davis
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Research Provides Further Proof Plants Boost Mental and Physical Health
Dr. Charles Hall, professor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences , has...

Diana Davis
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Experiences With Nature Promote Classroom Learning; could bonsai benefit your classroom?
A 2019 article in Frontiers in Psychology indicates that interacting with plants and nature has a positive impact on all learners,...

Diana Davis
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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What to Expect in a Beginner Bonsai Class
Beginner classes are a fantastic way to get your hands in the soil and foliage! It can seem intimidating, at first, diving into an...

Diana Davis
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Beginner Workshops at Kimura Return! See the schedule!
Come join us at Kimura Bonsai Garden in Castaic for hands-on workshops with Daniel Deephouse! Learn how to create your own bonsai in a...

Diana Davis
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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"I can keep my bonsai inside, right?"
For the most part, no. The vast majority of bonsai must be kept outside, unless you live in an area where it drops below freezing in the...

Diana Davis
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Tiger Bark Ficus & BYOT Class August 3rd
Come join us at Kimura Bonsai Garden for a hands-on workshop with Daniel Deephouse on cultivating ficus bonsai! This event is perfect for...

Diana Davis
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Bonsai Workshop, August 8th
Daniel returns to Vroman's in Pasadena to lead a fun bonsai workshop! You'll repot, trim and wire your own Japanese garden! Part of our...

Diana Davis
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Bringing Bonsai to Netflix
Thursday, July 11th, Daniel was invited to teach a beginning Chinese elm class for a fantastic team at Netflix in Hollywood. We brought...

Diana Davis
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Beginning Bonsai: What trees do well where I live?
One of the first things to research when entering the world of Bonsai is which trees are best suited for your area. Not all bonsai will...

Diana Davis
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Is Bonsai for Children?
The answer is a resounding YES! Bonsai is a wonderful hobby for children and teens! There are many benefits to involving your children in...

Diana Davis
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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We're hiring!
Do you have experience in gardening and landscape design? Have a passion for plants you want to take further? Are you a student or recent...

Diana Davis
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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July 6th Bougainvillea Workshop and BYOT Class
Come join us at Kimura Bonsai Garden for a hands-on workshop with Daniel Deephouse on cultivating bougainvillea bonsai! Learn the art of...

Diana Davis
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Bonsai is a Powerful Tool for Mental Health!
Increasingly, studies are finding that that practice of bonsai has a positive impact on one's sense of well being and mental health. A...

Diana Davis
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Corporate Workshops to Strengthen Your Team!
Understanding the concept of balance is not enough. We must put structures in place to ensure that we practice. We need to ensure we care...

Diana Davis
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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