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by Eric SchraderMaintenance versus Show Prep

Nov 24th: I've been working on pine trees more and more in the last few years and after four years of care I finally have one tree that I have shown and now will be setting aside for a year for the sake of improving the tree further. Once a tree becomes refined enough to have a full canopy refinement doesn't stop. But if the canopy is allowed to remain full with no light penetrating to the interior and lower buds then the refinement will not progress but rather regress... read more »

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by Eric SchraderMarco Invernizzi Tour 2007

Nov 15th: Our November meeting was consumed by an all-day workshop featuring international bonsai superstar Marco Invernizzi. For the past few years Marco has toured Northern California in the fall, whipping bonsai into shape as he goes. Marco's workshops have become one of the highlights of the year for many BSSF members, and this year members turned out to see Marco working on some very promising stock from many of the clubs most active members... read more »

by Eric SchraderMarin Bonsai Club Fall Show

Nov 10th: The Marin Bonsai Club will hold its fall bonsai show at the Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Show Hours are 6pm-10pm Friday November 9th and 10AM-5PM Saturday November 10th. Dinner, raffle and critique by Ted Matson on Friday, and demo by Ted Matson on Saturday at 1pm. For information, call Craig Thomson (415) 472-6685 read more »

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by Eric SchraderGSBF Convention XXX

Nov 4th: The 30th annual GSBF Convention will be held in Anaheim, CA November Oct 31st-Nov 4th, 2007. "The way to bonsai treasure" Five days of bonsai fun, four days of workshops, bonsai bazaar. Headliners are Kunio Kobayashi, Kathy Shaner, Warren Hill and Pedro Morales. Spacious indoor facility at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1202 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim/Garden Grove, CA 92840 read more »

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by Eric SchraderRafting Through the Ages

Oct 11th: Raft style was the topic for our October General Meeting and our own John Boyce outlined some of the finer points of the style during his talk and demonstration. Raft style is one of the newer styles to be recognized and adopted by the bonsai community, it was only first attempted in the middle of the 20th Century in Japan but has gained in popularity since. The style evokes images of trees in nature that have been blown or knocked down by a storm, landslide or flood, only to persevere by growing their once branches into new trunks... read more »

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by Eric SchraderEBBS Bonsai Show

Oct 7th: The East Bay Bonsai Society's 46th annual Bonsai Show will be held October 6-7, 2007 at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue, off Grand Ave in Oakland. Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4:30 Demonstration Sunday by Japanese-trained bonsai artist Michael Hagedorn Free admission, Plant sale and raffle. For more info call 925-284-5685 or 510-521-9588 http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/ebbs read more »

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by Eric SchraderAn excellent article…

Oct 5th: I was looking around on the internet when I found an article like no other that I have ever seen...I highly recommend that you all read it despite the length: Aims in Bonsai: A Psychological Perspective Here is an excerpt; please click the link for the entire article: Why do some trees in the wild look like bonsai? I think there is often perhaps some confusion between the object (the tree) and the subject (our ideas concerning trees)... read more »

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by Eric SchraderOak Fungicide?

Oct 5th: I wrote about this last summer, because I have an annual battle against powdery mildew on maples and oaks in my yard. But I just wanted to update everyone since I have found that milk did more to attract yellowjackets than it did to deter powdery mildew. I was interested to find that it did make the leaves take on a nice sheen but otherwise didn't really slow down the spread of powdery mildew. This year I started using neem oil instead and I have had much better results... read more »

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by Eric SchraderCollection North Volunteer Appreciation Day

Sep 22nd: September 22 - Collection North Volunteer Appreciation Day Golden State Bonsai Collection- North: Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Bonsai Display Garden, 666 Bellevue Avenue. Awards presentation at 12NOON. Barbecue lunch at 12:30PM read more »

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by Eric SchraderSteve Jang Sale

Sep 1st: Long time BSSF member Steve Jang will be having a sale at his home on September 1st, 2007 from 10am-3pm. He is located at 2084 Ticonderoga Dr., San Mateo, CA. Please call Steve at 650-571-8159 if you have any questions. He will be selling most items but is especially interested in thinning out his collection of larger bonsai, Nursery Stock and pots. If you can't make it on Sept 1st please call Steve to arrange another time... read more »

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