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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai June 2010 Issue

Jun 7th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for June 2010. This issue features: 50 Years - Notes from the 50th Anniversary Celebration From the Prez Photos from the BSSF 50th Anniversary Celebration and Show How to Become a Bonsai Addict Bonsai Notes for June Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai June 2010 (1... 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 Lawrence LeClaireNovember Meeting - Bonsai Development Through the Years

Nov 12th: At our November meeting, Lawrence LeClaire discussed the development of bonsai over time. Over many years in bonsai, we will attend workshops and demonstrations. We will watch bonsai teachers and artists style a piece of raw material over a few hours. With good starting material, many times the tree will undergo a great transformation from something resembling a giant bush to something that resembles a miniature tree... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireYour Bonsai Education

Sep 29th: Your Bonsai Education Hey, lets not kid ourselves, this hobby requires a lot of work and dedication. This is a fact that we treat as mantra for rookies in the club and for our seasoned vets. We learn how to water, feed, train, and display our trees from many sources. There is no set curriculum for most of us. Over the years, we search out our own bonsai educational opportunities. In the end, we are all beginners at many levels so there is always something to learn... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai October 2009 Issue

Sep 29th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for October 2009. This issue features: Your Bonsai Education October Meeting Announcement - Fruiting and Flowering Trees with Tim Kong The Geezer Crew Moving Jin Bonsai Notes for October Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Fall Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai October 2009 (0.748 MB) read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireBonsai Basics Class I -Beginner’s Workshop - May 16

May 16th: Part I of our Bonsai Basics Class will be offered on May 16 at the Hall of Flowers from 10AM-2PM. This class is a basic introductory course to the bonsai hobby and serves as the basis for all club workshops and activities. We cover bonsai styles, fundamentals, tools, and tree design. The cost is $65 and includes instruction, literature, and two trees. We will supply basic tools and wire. Membership in BSSF is required... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFertilize!!!

May 6th: We are all busy people. Sometimes we cannot keep up with all our bonsai pruning when juggling jobs, parenthood, spouse/sig-others, and other responsibilities. If you find yourself in such a position, remember one thing: keep fertilizing your trees! Once the rat race of your life has calmed down, you’ll be able to sit down for some relaxing bonsai time and your trees will be healthy. There is nothing worse than having the time for your trees and realizing that they are in such bad condition that you could harm them or there isn’t enough foliage or branches to wire... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai May 2009 Issue

May 6th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for May 2009. This issue features: April Meeting Notes: Yamadori-style junipers Fertilize!!! by L. LeClaire Do What Jim Says... by E. Schrader Bonsai Notes for May Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar - BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai May 2009 (0.972 MB) read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai April 2009 Issue

Mar 31st: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for April 2009. This issue features: March General Meeting Notes - Bonsai Display April Meeting Announcement - Jim Gremel and Yamadori-style Junipers April Collecting Trip Photos from the Show! Guidelines for the April Sale The Trouble with Root Aphids Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai April 2009 (0... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai March 2009 Issue

Mar 3rd: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for March 2009. This issue features: February General Meeting Notes - Choosing a Pot for Your Bonsai & Pot Swap March Meeting Announcement - John Edwards and Bonsai Display Preparing for the Spring Show Guidelines for the April Sale Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Spring Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai March 2009 (0... read more »

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