This Newsletter starts with notes from our last meeting. On April 26th we will hold our Annual Auction, so there are two forms for those who wish to offer items for sale. Following that is a detailed description of the BSF Convention to be held in Orlando, Fl on May 23-25, 2025. This is followed by another issue of “Martha’s Corner” featuring the Gmelina (Parrot’s Beak). Also included are the schedules for our local classes, and contact info of our club vendors.
This month’s Newsletter discusses the events of the last meeting, what’s coming up for our March 15 meeting, and “Martha’s Corner” which talks about the Ilex species. Also included are descriptions of three study groups with Mike Lane, Adam Lavigne and Dorothy Schmitz.
Please join us for our Annual Auction. There will be two types of auction: Silent and Live. You are welcome to participate in both. This is a great opportunity to add to your collection at usually very low prices.
January’s Newsletter briefly discusses our November Annual Show and has a link to many photos taken at the show. We discuss the fun-filled Christmas Party’s “Yankee Swap”, and we are introducing a brand-new feature called “Martha’s Corner”. This will provide an in-depth and full discussion of a Bonsai specimen that needs your care and attention on that particular month. In the case of January, the selection is “Bald Cypress”. There are at-length details from Martha’s “Tropical Green Sheets” ….everything you need to know. Each month we will highlight a different tree appropriate for the month. Then, Rick Owens has provided another of his “Tips and Tidbits” in which he goes into great detail describing the “Windswept Bonsai” style. Finally, there is a link to a 9 minute video about a Bald Cypress, taken at Wigert’s. Please note that we have added many additional links to this Newsletter to keep the main part concise and readable, but at the same time, give you the opportunity to dig in……..an appropriate Bonsai term!
This issue is packed with information about our recent Bonsai Auction, the May 24-26 BSF Bonsai convention, Tips and Tidbits by Rick Owens, the 2024 Calendar, Spring hints from Martha Goff, and Vendor info.
This Newsletter has a complete list of events for 2024, and an in-depth discussion of Cascade Bonsai Style, written by Rick Owens.