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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 »

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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 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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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai November 2007 Issue

Oct 28th: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for November 2007. This issue features: October Meeting Notes - Rafting Through the Ages - John Boyce November Meeting Announcement - Marco Invernizzi Workshop The Bennett Juniper - Eric Schrader From the Prez - John Edwards Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Fall Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai November 2007 (4... read more »

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by Lawrence LeClaireFog City Bonsai August 2007 Issue

Aug 2nd: Here is your online version of Fog City Bonsai for August 2007. This issue features: July Meeting Notes - Suiseki: A Skyline of Small Mountains August Meeting Announcement - Tim Kong and Ficus July Field Trip to Sonoma County Pine Pitch Canker - What it means to me - Eric Schrader Pieces of Bonsai - Sharp Tools and Bonsai Cuts - John Boyce From the Prez - John Edwards Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Announcements Your Late Summer Bonsai Care Calendar BSSF Download Fog City Bonsai August 2007 (5MB) read more »

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by John BoyceReasons to Take Beginner’s Lessons

Jul 19th: Reasons to Take Beginner’s Lessons by John Boyce (1) To get the “feel” of the tree, its branches, trunk, and roots. You will actually learn how a tree can be structured to bring out its best qualities. Each tree is different. Often gallon sized trees are used, and while there is not much to a small tree, you can get an idea or make a plan on how it will develop if you follow proper procedures. (2) To get some hands-on experience of not only pruning a trunk and branches, but also the roots... read more »

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by John BoyceAbout the Olive

Jul 19th: About the Olive by John Boyce Begin to feed the olive now [February] at the beginning of the month. If using liquid fertilizer, apply at least three times. If your fertilizer is solid, once will be enough. This is to put lots of energy in the roots for the stripping of the tree. This is the time to do any heavy pruning of the olive, besides thinning of the top and general cutting back. You can seal the cuts... read more »

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by John BoyceCutting Bonsai

Jul 19th: Cutting Bonsai by John Boyce Often we find that we must cut into a tree. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well, actually it is simple, but the way we do it is another thing altogether. When you cut off a small twig or branch, get in the habit of cutting it so that the cut faces up and slightly to the back. This will help heal the cut when it faces the sun, will help prevent disease from entering the wound, and because it faces the back it won’t show as much, or not at all... read more »

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by John BoyceSharp Tools and Bonsai Cuts

Jul 18th: Sharp Tools and Bonsai Cuts by John Boyce Sharp tools are an absolute necessity when cutting or trimming bonsai. Sharp tools will give you clean cuts that are smooth edged so that they will heal over properly. Wood is a relatively soft material made up of fibers, which are made up of cells. If a cut is not smooth, the cambium will try to heal over but will not be able to do a good job. If the cut does not heal over all the way, the part of the heart wood left exposed will rot... read more »

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by John BoyceSatsuki Azaleas

Jul 18th: Satsuki Azaleas by John Boyce May is satsuki time. One of the most lovely of blossoming bonsai is the satsuki azalea, with from one to seven colors on the same plant. If you have never seen an azalea in bloom you have a real treat in store for yourself. The satsuki is identified by two blossoms on the end of the terminal; they also have slightly hairy or globose leaves. The leaves can be quite large or very small... read more »

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