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by Eric SchraderPine Pitch Canker - What it means to me

Jul 2nd: I have just, after some hours on the internet, realized that some of the pines I am growing have been infected with Pine Pitch Canker, which is a fungus infection that affects Knobcone, Monterey and Bishop pines as well as many other native California species. The infection, which seems to be affecting about half my seedlings, is concentrated right at the root base, where I cut the taproots off when they were six weeks old... read more »

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by Eric SchraderCalifornia Suiseki Society 12th annual suiseki exhibition

Jun 24th: "The Japanese art of stone appreciation," at the lakeside park garden center, 666 Bellevue Ave. June 23rd and 24th, show hours are 10am-5pm both days, free admission. Sales of suiseki, stones, stands, books, and related items. For more information call Toby Trezona (925) 833-9793 or send a note to : ttsolar (at sign) earthlink (dot) net or Felix Rivera (510) 527-6255 read more »

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by Eric SchraderA Trip to Monterey

Jun 10th: I had the pleasure of making it to the Monterey Bonsai Club's annual show this year and I was not disappointed with the quality of the trees. A couple years ago I got a tour of Mr. Katsumi Kinoshita's yard in Pacific Grove and saw many of his wonderful and old trees; but I had never gotten a chance to see them in a show setting until now. Congratulations to the Monterey club for putting on a great show and for some great hospitality... read more »

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by Eric SchraderSei Boku Bonsai Kai 24th Annual Bonsai Show

Jun 3rd: Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Cordially invites you to its 24th Annul Bonsai Show 11am-4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday June 2nd and 3rd, 2007 San Mateo Garden Center 605 Parkside Way San Mateo, CA. There will be continuous demonstrations featuring Steve Jang, Tim Kong, Steve Iwaki, Valerie Monroe and Mike Page both days starting at noon and concluding at 3pm Door Prizes, Tree Clinic, Vendor and Plant Sales If you need additional information call Jane Lancaster at 408-776-6719 read more »

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by Eric SchraderBefore Decandling: Sharpening

Jun 1st: Decandling of Pines in San Francisco can happen anytime between now and the end of June depending on where you live, the size of the tree and the length of needles that you want on the tree. But before you go cutting off all the new growth on the tree take a moment and do yourself and the tree a favor: sharpen your scissors. Dull scissors will not only make the job of decandling a lot harder for you, it will make it more difficult for the tree to recover... read more »

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by Eric SchraderKathy Shaner and Yasuo Mitsuya! Transform a Juniper

May 10th: We had one of our best crowds ever for the May general meeting when, despite two flat tires, a juniper and a couple of bonsai masters managed to get together and accomplish some great work. Kathy Shaner and Yasuo Mitsuya were on hand and well equipped to take a juniper that was long overdue for a restyling to the next level. The San Jose Juniper was all "poodle-y" looking when it arrived, but by the time it left it had been transformed into a tree that will fill in and be a great bonsai in a very short time... read more »

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by Eric SchraderOak Repot - Almost lost this one

Apr 30th: I've had this little oak for about three or four years...can't remember exactly. It's an island scrub oak, native only to the Catalina Islands of California. I bought it from an arboretum sale in a gallon can. I made one courage chop to remove all of the existing foliage which was above the present height of the tree; it budded out all over the trunk and has been growing well for the last few years... read more »

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by Eric SchraderKusamura Bonsai Club Show

Apr 29th: Kusamura bonsai club will hold its 47th annual bonsai show and sale at the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA. Featured guest, bonsai plant sale, and a show of both established bonsai and educational work in progress bonsai. April 28-29, hours are not listed read more »

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by Eric SchraderMarin Bonsai Sale

Apr 17th: Marin Bonsai Club will hold a Bonsai Sale on Tuesday, April 17. Preview at 7pm, sale begins at 7:30pm. Checks and cash only. All Bay Area bonsai clubs and public invited. The sale is at the Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Frances Drake, Ross in the Livermore Room. Please go to maagc.org for a map and directions. Refreshments provided, free parking. Trees in all stages of training and pots for sale... read more »

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by Eric SchraderShikatusa, companion plantings

Apr 12th: For our April 2007 General meeting we were pleased to have Kora Dolager as a guest to lead a talk and workshop on companion plantings. Kora spoke for a few minutes about her discussions with Japanese masters on what is important in a companion planting. She also provided a handout which is found below. Kora said that there are a few things which are important in a planting, the most important is that the planting show seasonality... read more »

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