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by Lawrence LeClaireSei Boku Bonsai Kai 25th Anniversary

Apr 23rd: In celebration of Sei Boku Bonsai Kai's 25th Anniversary, Ted Matson, GSBF President, will the guest demonstrator Wednesday, April 23rd 7:30 - 9:30PM. The meeting will be held at the San Mateo Garden at Beresford Park, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo (between 26h and 28th Ave, off Alameda de las Pulgas. The demonstration tree will be raffled at the end of the meeting. Download Sei Boku Bonsai Kai Flyer (180KB) read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireSan Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club Spring Exhibit

Apr 12th: 38th Annual Spring Exhibit at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 North Fifth Street. Hours are Saturday 12noon-5PM and Sunday 11AM-4PM. Demonstration at 1PM both days by “Mr. California Juniper” Harry Hirao from Huntington Beach. Raffles. Plants, tools, pots, and soil for sale. For information, call Ken Azuma (408) 730-4506 read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai April 2008 Issue

Apr 3rd: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for April 2008. This issue features: BSSF Annual Show in Review April Meeting Announcement - Eric Schrader and Cotoneasters The Story of Two Show Trees From the Prez - Robert Smith Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai April 2008 (5.4MB) read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai March 2008 Issue

Mar 4th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for March 2008. This issue features: Branch Enhancement: Grafting Junipers with Jim Gremel Bonsai Exhibit at the Cow Palace Information Bonsai March Notes Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai March 2008 (5.8MB) read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireGSFB Collection North Mammoth Fundraiser

Feb 23rd: On Saturday and Sunday February 23 & 24, the Collection North will be having its annual fundraiser at the LakeSide Park Garden Center at 666 Bellvue Ave, Oakland. This is the premier bonsai sale and auction for the year and one of the best opportunities to pick up bonsai material, tools, and supplies for the year. This fundraiser also provides the majority of the Collection North’s operating costs each year... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFebruary 2008 General Meeting - Branch Enhancement - Grafting Junipers with Jim Gremel

Feb 14th: Jim Gremel was our guest for the February General Meeting to demonstrate how to graft shimpaku foliage onto juniper stock. Jim is known all around the Bay Area and California as an expert grafter and for his superb trees. It was our great pleasure to have Jim as a guest and make the long drive down from Occidental on a rainy Thursday night. Of the many useful techniques to enhance trees trained for bonsai, grafting is one of the more powerful techniques, allowing addition of new roots, branches, and foliage to a tree... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFebruary 2009 General Meeting - Choosing a Pot for Your Bonsai and Bonsai Pot Swap

Feb 12th: Choosing and finding a pot for your bonsai is a difficult task. For our February meeting, we will be discussing how to choose a pot for your tree. In addition, members will bring pots to the meeting for trade or sale with other members. Members should bring in trees to discuss potting options and maybe find that perfect pot. NOTE: Repotting will not be performed at the General Meeting but at the following Third Thursday workshop on February 19... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai February 2008 Issue

Feb 8th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for February 2008. This issue features: When is Three Not a Crowd? In Bonsai Group Plantings February Meeting Announcement - Grafting Junipers with Jim Gremel Bonsai Exhibit at the Cow Palace From the Prez - Robert Smith Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Winter/Early Spring Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai February 2008 (5... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireCalifornia Shohin Society Seminar

Feb 1st: The California Shohin Society will be holding its annual Seminar at the Ramada Inn Mission De Oro Conference Center in Santa Nella California February 1-3. Visit the website http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/shohin_society_seminar_07.htm or call Mary Rowland (707) 795-5648 for more information. An amazing array of workshops and presentations will fill the three day event. This is an excellent opportunity to fine tune your shohin bonsai skills... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireJanuary 2008 General Meeting – When is Three Not a Crowd? In Bonsai Group Plantings.

Jan 10th: When Is Three Not a Crowd? In Bonsai Group Plantings. BSSF kicked off the New Year with a tag team panel of club artists composed of John Edwards, Tim Kong, and John Boyce demonstrating group plantings for bonsai. Our two Johns and one Tim displayed their skills by working with two plantings of trident maples and a group of cypress saplings. Throughout the program, the guys used their plantings to explain the basics and guidelines of bonsai group plantings... read more »

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