August 2024 Newsletter
This issue of the “Bonsai Clipper” discusses the July meeting notes, a discussion of our guest speaker Hiram Macias, and the newly installed Torii Gate.
June 2024 Newsletter
This issue discusses the topic for Saturday’s meeting on June 15th…..”How to Grow Moss”, and a brief outline of our July guest, Hiram Macias. There are some photos from last month’s BSF’s Orlando Show, notes from Sam Wollard, the 2024 Calendar, and Vendor information.
Bonsai Article in the Florida Weekly Magazine
Robin DeMattia has written a great article about the art of Bonsai. Go to “Read More” Then click on Blue Print.
History of Bonsai by Richard L. Owens
Rick Owens goes into great and detail of the History of Bonsai. and starts with an introduction to the Art of Bonsai, then in-depth discussions of Styles of Trees , Sizes, Pot Selection and Soils. Rick is retired now but has worked in manufacturing, engineering, and design, and is very well versed in 3d (CAD) modeling. Rick started making bonsai when he was sixteen years old after he attended a show at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Massachusetts. That was back in 1969 and he has been making bonsai ever since. The oldest tree in his current collection is 39 years of age, started from a cutting.
February 2024 Newsletter
This newsletter is packed with information about our next meeting and has the complete 2024 Bonsai Calendar, including Study Group schedules for Mike Lane and Adam Lavigne. We also offer a discount on Martha Goff’s “Tropical Green Sheets“, a must have for a Bonsai enthusiast for all of the information that you’ll ever need. There is also a Vendor List and some hints for Spring Soil.
December 2023 Newsletter
This edition discusses our last meeting and the election of officers, as well as a mention of the “Black Thumb” award in January, details of our upcoming Holiday Party and dues that are payable.