Unfortunately, many people have had trees stolen out of their backyards recently. We suspect that this is being done by thieves who know what to look for in quality of trees and value of pots. Click on any photo to enlarge. Please share these photos anywhere you can, and if you have any leads, please send an email to info@bonsaiswfl.org or call 239-935-6850 and leave a message.
Here are some security suggestions.
So sorry to read about these thefts Judith. It’s actually so sad to think that a person can have such little regard for another person’s property.
I’ve been thinking about what members can do in the short term to protect their interests. Here are some suggestions;
1) Purchase a motion sensor and place it strategically inside the garden or lanai. It may work as a deterrent to a would be burglar. Example in the link below.
2) If its a valuable bonsai, one may be able to secure the tree at its base (between the pot and base of tree) with a motion sensing alarm. Example in the link below.
Here is a cheaper version, not to sure if it is weather proof.
3) Not too sure about the effectiveness of this device, but may serve as a deterrent should the thief realize its not going to be as easy as grabbing a tree.
https://www.bonsaioutlet.com/secure-bonsai-pot-potlock-c-033/
4) This sticker could also act as a deterrent, placed strategically on each pot.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CafePress-GPS-Tracking-Inside-Sticker-Square-Sticker-3-x-3/345550897?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=154&&adid=22222222227298332063&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=367912802092&wl4=aud-834279575966:pla-786153168387&wl5=9012223&wl6=&wl7=9012269&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117084333&wl11=online&wl12=345550897&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz4z3BRCgARIsAES_OVe5zPoNJKQdzJcEts2gIRbBudlt93Uc5wWirxzzshA2kAuC54cpIEgaAnAPEALw_wcB
On November 23rd and 24th, we will have our 38th Annual Bonsai Show and Sale. Hours are 9AM to 5PM on Saturday, Nov 23, and from 9AM to 3PM on Sunday, Nov 24. Free Admission and Parking.
There will Demonstrations, Workshops and Four Raffles. Please click on the PDF for more details and scheduled events. Our shows are always great opportunities to learn from our master Bonsai artists as well as take advantage of low prices and raffle specialties. Attached is a Submission Form for your entry. Please print, fill out, scan, and email to Phil.
Attached is a description of our Annual Auction and Picnic. Open to the public. A great opportunity to take advantage of great trees and Bonsai-related items.
On SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3-4, we will have our Annual Bonsai Show where we will exhibit a wide variety of Bonsai Trees, Vendor tables, and have several workshops that are open to the public. The gates open at 9AM each day, and on Saturday the exhibit will open at 10AM. The show will close on Saturday at 5PM and on Sunday at 4PM. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from Bonsai Masters at work during the workshops. ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE. We will also have several raffles of trees, tools and sometimes rare and unusual items. Please click on 2018 Annual Show Photos to view a large gallery photos of some very fine trees at this show.
The most recent Bonsai Societies of Florida show held in Orlando FL, June 26-27, is featured in these three links. Several members of our local Bonsai Society participated in this event.
The FIRST LINK https://youtu.be/6HUReIQZBcY shows the many trees in the display. It is 17 minutes long and is narrated by many of the exhibitors themselves. The SECOND LINK is a collage of photos taken by Sam Ogranaja, a superb photographer. http://bonsai-bsf.com/?page_id=204827. The THIRD LINK https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ai65cpOkxtaupm2UiRHrtpTA-Y4R takes you directly to more photographs by Sam Ogranaja in high detail if you would like to study them further.
