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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai May 2010 Issue
May 5th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for May 2010. This issue features: Olives! From the Prez Bonsai Society of San Francisco History Lesson BSSF 50th Anniversary Information Bonsai Notes for May Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai May 2010 (1.670 MB)  read more »
by Lawrence LeClaireThe History of the Bonsai Society of San Francisco
May 2nd: In the autumn of 1959 there was a notice in the San Francisco Chronicle asking that those interested in forming a bonsai club come to the Hall of Flowers at such and such time on a certain day. The first meeting of the new club was held in January of 1960. Officers were elected a meeting was set up for the second Thursday of February. A small show was put on in the fall at The Flower Show. This was a group of 20 some flower clubs that showed their exhibits in August each year...  read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Fruit #2
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