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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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by Eric SchraderAugust General Meeting - Tim Kong and Ficus

Aug 9th: For our August 2007 meeting, our own Tim Kong discussed using trees from the Ficus family for bonsai. The Ficus genus encompasses over 800 varieties and includes the fruiting fig, the prolific rooting banyan trees and even tropical vines. All Ficus trees are native to tropical climates and are used commonly as house plants and, in temperate climates like San Francisco, are planted outside in pots or the ground... read more »

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by Eric SchraderThe Bennett Juniper

Jul 24th: I had the chance to visit the Bennett Juniper, the largest western juniper currently living. The tree is located in the Stanislaus National Forest, approximately 12 miles on back roads from highway 108, east of Sonora, CA. The Forest Service has a handout which provides many details which I will reproduce here: Background The Bennett Juniper (Juniperus Occidentalis) is named after Clarence Bennett, a naturalist who devoted himself to the study of this specific species... read more »

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by Eric SchraderJune and July Demonstrations at the Collection North

Jul 22nd: CARE FOR AZALEA BONSAI AFTER THEY’VE FLOWERED On Sunday, June 24, 2007, 1 - 3 pm, a long time Bay area bonsai artist, Seiji Shiba will demonstrate how to care for a satsuki azalea after it has flowered. This post-blooming care is important to achieve the fine branching desired in mature bonsai. This demonstration and lecture is provided free of charge as a service to the community. Call (510) 763-8409 if you have questions... read more »

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by Eric SchraderJuly General Meeting - Introduction to Suiseki

Jul 12th: Suiseki, the art of stone appreciation, will be the topic for our July General meeting. Long-time club member Bob Carlson will be here to discuss some of his many experiences with collecting stones, building daiza for them and the care that they take to become suiseki. As a preview, Bob urges all club members to attend the California Suiseki Society show at the Lakeside Garden center in Oakland... read more »

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