Best Bonsai Classes San Diego Near Me

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Below are places where you can buy bonsai, bonsai supplies, and bonsai raw material in San Diego and in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, we have included several online vendors. If you know of others, please let us know using the contact form. Phone ahead or check the vendor's website open times as many bonsai nurseries are closed certain days. Several are by appointment only as noted below. Do not forget, we have tools and supplies available for purchase at regular club meetings, and twice a year many members sell bonsai and pre-bonsai at our shows in Balboa Park. (Note: This list is not actively curated so if you have any comments or updates kindly inform the webmaster.)

A-1 Soils Hanson Aggregates potting mix components (scoria, decomposed granite, pumic, etc.) at excellent prices.

Note: You load the materials yourself. There is a minimum charge ($18 plus tax as of this writing) so bring a friend to split the cost unless you need a whole lot. Bring containers that you will be able to lift when filled, a dust mask, and possibly a small shovel. Bring sifters if you want to shift before you load as scoria and decomposed granite will contain a lot of dust. Keep in mind that sifting will take some time. Check in and pay at the office first. A hardhat is required in the yard so bring one of those too if you have it or borrow one at the office.

Briggs Tree Company nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants to use

Canyon Pottery doesn't really have "bonsai" pots but you may find something suitable

Evergreen Nursery nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants to use

Fred A. Miyahara Bonsai & Design aesthetic Japanese black pine pruning, Japanese garden consultation, bonsai, bonsai service

Kuma Nursery (Cindy Read) pots, beginner & intermediate stock, soil, stones, classes, etc.

Nazim Colak, Nazland LLC ​ Bonsai services, bonsai and pre-bonsai sales, tree pruning, consultation and design of Japanese gardens (Since 1991)

San Diego Bonsai Supplies (Tim Hua) pots, tools, soil components (scoria, pumice, akadama)

Sunshine Gardens nothing really "bonsai" but you can find some interesting, mature plants

Hours are usually (call ahead): Sat 9:30-4:00 Sun 9:30-3:30, Mon thru Fri. appt. only

West American Import Export June and David Nguy, instruction, tools, soil, akadama, pots

When ordering live plants online, keep in mind shipping time. It may be worth paying for expedited shipping to minimize the time spent in transit.

Can be an interesting source for stands, pots, plants, etc. However, buyer beware.