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by Lawrence LeClaireFrom the Prez…
Mar 8th: Everybody ready? For months the leadership of the BSSF has been announcing and preparing for the 2010 show season. That time is now here. Starting with this month the work begins. By now, everyone should have contacted Diana Lum to volunteer for a time slot at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show annual display. Now, lets get our trees together and have a great show. Here are the dates and times you need for the show: Tues...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai March 2010 Issue
Mar 8th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for March 2010. This issue features: February Meeting Notes - Bonsai Pot Swap March Meeting Announcement: Accent Planting Workshop From the Prez... A Black Pine Re-Design Bonsai Notes for March Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai March 2010 (0.970 MB)  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai February 2010 Issue
Feb 8th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for February 2010. This issue features: January Meeting Notes - American Bonsai Idol February Meeting Announcement: Bonsai Pot Swap The Shows are Coming! Bonsai Notes for February Bonsai Fruit! Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Winter Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai February 2010 (1.09 MB)  read more »
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by John EdwardsBosai Shows Coming Soon
Jan 25th: The Shows are coming, The Shows are coming And it is time for BSSF members to sign up Garden Show San Mateo March 24-28 Tuesday March 23 is the set up day for our Garden Show display in San Mateo. That may sound like a long way off but it will be here sooner than you think. If you have not given any thought yet to this now is the time to focus. Below is a list of things each and every member should be thinking about going forward...  read more »
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by John EdwardsLunar New Year Display
Jan 24th: On Saturday, February 13 2010 BSSF will again participate in the Arboretum’s Celebration of the Lunar New Year. It is a colorful event with Chinese dog costumes , firecrackers and drum and dance performances. The theme of the event is early spring flowers with quince, forsythia branches and azelia for sale. Our display is just for the enjoyment of visitors and we conduct no sales but promote our club and bonsai in the area generally...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Fruit #3
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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai January 2010 Issue
Jan 11th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for January 2010. This issue features: December Meeting Notes - Our Holiday Party January Meeting Announcement: American Idol Bonsai From the Prez Immortal Bonsai Bonsai Notes for January Bonsai Fruit! Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Winter Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai January 2010 (...  read more »
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Fruit #2
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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Fruit #1
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by Lawrence LeClaireImmortal Bonsai
Jan 11th: The most often asked question at bonsai shows and displays by the general public is, “How old is that tree?” We always provide some whole or range of integers. For trees pushing the forty year barrier, we often hear a gasp followed by “Wow, these trees can out live you!” Yep, our trees, with good care, can live 5, 10, 20+ times the current life span of its owner. In fact, I cannot think of another hobby that makes you ponder your mortality like bonsai...  read more »
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