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Bonsai Clipper
September 2025 Newsletter
This issue is largely centered around our preparation for the Annual Bonsai Exhibit and Show on Nov 1-2, 2025. There are several forms for participants to submit. "Martha's Corner" describes the Japanese Neem Tree, more commonly known as a Premna.
August 2025 Newsletter
This issue mentions Wellesley's move, the events for the next meeting on August 16th, and a discussion about Club Shirts. We also need to talk about Officers for 2026. "Martha's Corner" describes the "Buttonwood" tree, a hardy Florida native.
July 2025 Newsletter
This issue discusses a "Super Sale" by Wellesley Legier, T-Shirts, our Club Elections, the Agenda for our July 19th meeting, the upcoming Sho Fu Show and Exhibit, and "Martha's Corner", featuring the Brazilian Raintree. Of special note is a link to a voluminous work...
June 2025 Newsletter
This issue highlights the recent BSF Show in Orlando, FL, a Sho Fu Show & Exhibit scheduled for July 12, details about our next meeting on June 21st and a new "Martha's Corner" featuring the Gmelina (Parrot's Beak).
May 2025 Newsletter
This month's issue discusses our recent Auction, our next meeting on May 17, and the Bonsai Societies of Florida Convention in May. "Martha's Corner" talks about the "Brazilian RainTree."
April 2025 Newsletter
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...
March 2025 Newsletter
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.
2025 Annual Bonsai Auction
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.
February 2025 Newsletter
This month's Newsletter discusses presentations for our next meeting, Feb 15, and has the second offering of "Martha's Corner" in which she discusses the Chinese Elm. There is also a full Workshop Schedule describing upcoming events for the next few months.
January 2025 Newsletter
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...
October 2024 Newsletter
This newsletter discusses preparations for our Annual Bonsai Show, a complete Schedule of Events, and an in-depth discussion of Display Layout. Also included are two forms...the 2024 Exhibit Tree Submission Form and the 2024 Judging Evaluation Form.
Setpember 2024 Newsletter
Attached is a fairly large newsletter that discusses our November Bonsai Show in detail. Rick Owens goes to great length to talk about display layout, how to design and build one, the stand, placement, and other elements of a successful display. There are...
