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July 2021 – Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai

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Post published:07/07/2021
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

President’s Message: Our “In-Person” Future! Due to a busy week at work, Jeff wasn’t able to work on his opening address for this month’s newsletter. All the important information for…

June 2020 – Black Pines with Jonas Dupuich

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Post published:06/05/2021
Post category:Bonsai

President’s Message: Our Family Tree When we last “spoke”, I was on my way to Bonsai Mirai for a 3-day bonsai class on design, setting primary and secondary structure on…

Ann lost in a forest of black pines

November 2019 – Ann Erb Appears

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Post published:11/07/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

For those of you pining for a great learning experience... good news! Club Member and Show Designer, Ann Erb will be our guest speaker and she will be talking about...…

October 2019 – The Good, The Bad And The Unusual

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Post published:10/08/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

This month‘s program is another episode of our popular ”Good, Bad, and Unusual” series where you, our enthusiastic members, bring in a tree or two in any stage of training…

September 2019 – Jeff Sczechowski

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Post published:09/05/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

Tuesday September 10, 7:30 PM - Jeff Sczechowski The only thing longer than Jeff’s last name is how long he has been doing bonsai. He started in 1992 when he…

August 2019 – Potluck Time

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Post published:08/10/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

President’s Message: August Is Potluck Time! It’s August, the weather is warming up and since I never have been disciplined enough to be consistent with my soil mixes some of…

July 2019 – Steve Gibson, Shohin

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Post published:08/08/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

Steve Gibson, Shohin Our Club shohin expert Steve Gibson says “colanders are not just for pasta.” Steve uses them as growing pots for his little trees in hopes they will…

May 2019 – Preparing Trees for Show

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Post published:05/06/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

May 14th - Ann Erb, Preparing Trees For Show There are a number of things to do in order to show a tree (remove the 11 pounds of copper wire…

April 2019 – Ancient Olives and More

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Post published:04/05/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

Ancient Olives Of Agrigento And Other Great Trees Olives make wonderful bonsai and are easily grown in pots. These ancient olives growing among much older Greek ruins near Agrigento on…

March 2019 – Show Trees Slide Show

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Post published:03/05/2019
Post category:Bonsai Newsletters

Show Trees Slide Show - 7:30 PM This month I will be showing slides from our 2017 and 2018 Annual shows. Depending on time, and whether attendees throw tomatoes at…