This is a link to the website of Bjorn Bjorholm that Phil Kried asked me to post on our website. On this website is a very nice YouTube demonstration of his work at the Texas Bonsai Convention. Go to: http://www.bjornbjorholm.com/vlog-full-catalogue-date/ Also, for some outstanding examples of his work, go to: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#all/15b9cd1bd2750e15?projector=1
This is the Ficus Tree that Judy Gore started more than four years ago with the “Root Over Rock” Technique. It now has a sign to denote that it is our tree.
(more…)This attachment describes “A Standard Flower Show” at the Berne Davis Garden, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL on March 17-18, 2017. Free and open to the public. See this attachment for hours.
We are having all future Bonsai Society meetings at a NEW LOCATION: The Berne Davis Gardens in Fort Myers, FL. This location is just north of the Edison Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, FL. The address is 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901. There is some parking on Virginia Ave., but there is ample parking on Larchmont Ave. which is just to the south of the Gardens, and is directly north of the Edison-Ford estates. The exterior walkways of the Berne Davis Gardens offer a variety of trees and plants and by itself is worth seeing. As always, we welcome all visitors regardless of their skill levels in Bonsai as we have many talented teachers who are here to help you learn this Ancient Art. We also have a new Phone Number for more information: (239) 935-6850. This number, however, is largely unattended during the day, so please leave your phone number and nature of inquiry.
See this unusual and intricate art of Shoushan stone work in Fuzhou, China – the only place that it really exists. http://www.stevewdesign.com/#.WDMLIu8v9TM.emai Shoushan is based on a type of alabaster with unusual colored properties, and excavated from a particular mountain in the region. According to China Daily, the stone is created from ancient lava, and has strange properties of embedded colors and transparency. For more detailed images: http://www.stevewdesign.com/shoushan-chinese-stone-carving.html
This year our 35th Annual Bonsai Show and Sale will be open to the public on Saturday November 5th from 9AM to 5PM and on Sunday November 6th from 9AM to 4PM. Free admission and free parking. The show will be held at the Berne Davis Gardens in Fort Myers, FL. This location is just north of the Edison Ford Winter Estates on McGregor Blvd. For those who will use Garmin-like devices, the address of the show is 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901, but please be advised that all public parking will be on Larchmont Ave. which is just to the south of the Gardens, and is directly north of the Edison-Ford estates. Easy to find. This new venue has been recently remodeled by the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council and the gardens offer very pleasant walkways through the surrounding gardens. We have arranged for food and drinks from a local vendor, so we encourage you to eat, shop and join in the many workshops and demonstrations in addition to seeing a world-class display of Bonsai artistry from around the country, especially by many of the talented artists who live here and display their tropical varieties that thrive so well here. Click here for a map: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1SAVU_enUS555US562&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=fort+myers+larchmont+street