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by AlisonJanuary 12, 2011 Meeting - John Boyce on Oaks
Jan 3rd: This is a great opportunity to tune up your knowledge about oaks.  From styling to maintenance, John will discuss everything you need to know, and you will gain a invaluable insight based on practical experience he has developed over many years.  There will be a demonstration using an oak from John’s collection  read more »
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by AlisonDecember 8, 2011 Holiday Party
Dec 8th: It’s party time and you and a guest are invited to join in the fun on December 8, from 7.00 pm onwards in the recreation Room at the Hall of Flowers. We hold this event annually to raise money for the Curator’s fund at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt. To make the event go with a swing we need your help. Please sign up to volunteer and donate raffle items at the next workshop, or let us know how you will help: Tim Kong (Raffle/food/raffle ticket sales), Bernard Marque (cleanup), Diana Lum (setup, table decorations)...  read more »
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by AlisonOctober 13 General Meeting - All About Wiring
Oct 3rd: Even if you think you know all about wiring and how to do it well, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity to raise your knowledge and skills to a new height. John Doig is one of the best wirers! No matter how many wires and number of branches on a tree, John can always ensure that no wires are crossed and the tree looks immaculate. Bring a tree to wire and get down to some serious work. You’ll take home a better tree...  read more »
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by AlisonAugust 11, 2011 General Meeting - Pest Control
Jul 27th: Our August General Meeting will highlight pest control. There will be a presentation by Gus Broucaret of the Horticultural Department of SF City College, as well as an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and bring samples/photos of any pest problem for identification. Please ensure the samples (no trees please) are bagged for inspection  read more »
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by John EdwardsJuly 14, 2011 General Meeting - Your special bonsai
Jul 15th: At the July general meeting of BSSF on Thursday July 14, beginning at 7:30 pm we are asking all members who plan to attend to bring a tree they are developing and be prepared to discuss it with club members. This could be a tree in any stage of development. The important thing is to share your vision for where you would like to take it going forward and invite comments from fellow club members. This will be a more informal meeting in which all attending can participate...  read more »
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by AlisonJune 9, 2010 General Meeting - All about Pines with Andrea Burhoe
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by AlisonNovember 10, 2011, Board Election & Ted Matson Workshop
Jan 1st: The first part of our meeting will be 2012 BSSF Board election. Please come to the meeting prepared to vote and/or propose new board members. Once we’ve finished all club business, bonsai teacher Ted Matson will conduct a hands-on workshop. This is open to all members to bring ONE tree for a work review. It is a great opportunity to get Ted’s insight on how to develop your tree - even that one you are bringing to the Spring Show...  read more »
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