General Meeting

April 5 9:00AM

Pinching in Generaland Mugo Pine Work
at Boerner Botanical Garden

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April 5, 2025

General Meeting 9:00 AM
Focus: Pinching in General The focus this month is pinching with Steve C. In Ryan Neils article he says “The pinching process is where we can begin to create fine ramification throughout the entire canopy of the tree.” A Jonus Dupuich article on pinching maples has a set of great pictures
Main: Mugo Pine Work We will be splitting up into 6 tables. A team of members will be helping 6 teams determine front and initial style for these trees. When the meeting or work is completed (whichever comes first) we will be auctioning these 6 trees. They will be cared for by the owner and brought back in the October so we can revisit then. For an excellent article from a Mugo Pine expert see Vance Wood’s article Ubiquitous Mugho Pine in the May 2003 MBS Newsletter
Every one is welcome!

April 5, 2025

Yamadori Dig 12:30 PM
Following up on last month collecting Focus. Bryan takes us on an urban dig for Burning Busch. An article on Burning Bush can be found on page 6 in our November 2007 Newsletter Bryan also reminds us to “be prepared at home with pots and wooden boxes and soil to plant your trees inA great way for new bonsai enthusiest to jump into bonsai. See the newsletter for details.

April 26, 2025

Open Workshop - Spring Cleanup 9:00 AM
Open workshops are an opportunity to get togeather with other enthusiest to work on your tree. To participate register and bring your tree, wire if needed, scissors and something to work in to help keep the area clean. Learn more at the Apr 5 Meeting or contact Valerie S.

Skills 101 Class schedule set

Skills 101 Classes 2025 with Steve Carini and Brian Susler
03/29/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
04/12/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
06/28/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
08/16/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
09/06/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11/15/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Register at: Skilss 101 Class 2025

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President's Message, World Bonsai Day, 2025 Burning Bush Yamadori Dig, Pictures from Silhouette Show and Andy Smith Workshop, Former Ballerina Translates Movement to Bonsai
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We are very lucky to have many distinguish bonsai enthusiast in our club. We have just a wealth of knowledge available at meetings, workshops, and just generally available to us. Jack Douthitt, Steve Carini, Ron Fortmann, Pam Woythal are just a few names of the members with a boatload of experience. We also have a new generation of bonsai enthusiast like Brian Susler, Keven Stoeveken and Scott D. We are looking forward to increasing our Club membership this year. What this means is that you are more likely to mingle with bonsai enthusiast, to make new friends, and to enjoy the glorious activities we have planned. So don’t delay…. Renew today.
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