Mother Lode Bonsai Club Monthly Newsletter December 2016

Volume Ill No 12

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As was decided at our last meeting, a free bonsai repotting workshop will be offered at our next Club meeting on Jan. 7th, 2017. This worksop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the delicate technique of bonsai repotting and root pruning. Persons participating in this workshop should bring a tarp or covering for their work area, tools, soil, wire, pots, etc. ... Oh, and don’t forget to bring something to repot. Those wishing to not participate are certainly welcome to watch and ask questions......

- January Meeting -

- December Meeting -

-The Christmas Party Potluck Luncheon - This year’s Christmas potluck luncheon was again held at the Oak Shadows Mobile Home Park Clubhouse. A good time was had by all........

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5 - Insect, disease and critter control -Remove dead plant material around your bonsai plants. Maintain defensive treatments for fungus. Apply dormant spray. Watch for and treat insect infections and scale.6 - Propagating/Collecting - Now is the time to root some of your favorite cuttings for new spring growth.

7 - Sun - Move all trees into full sun. Rotate all trees at least once a month. -

This Month’sBonsai Calendar...

During the summer growing cycle, plants have more sap flowing through them creating brittle conditions through-out the entire tree, and in-that there is less circulating sap in most plants during our winter months, now is the time to begin new creative styling for spring, as in these winter months limbs have a tendency to be a bit more pliable. Be very sure to remove all old wire that may be starting to cut into or marking tender bark and limbs.

1 - Watering - Adjust your watering to a wintertime schedule. Please keep in mind that with these sunny days between significant rainfall, your bonsai plants may very well suffer or die without any supplemental watering. Also, even in the wettest of heavy downpours, protected areas under building eves and alike may necessitate additional watering.

2 - Fertilizing - If winter fertilizing is your thing, then low or zero nitrogen fertilizers are generally recommend. (0-10-10).

3 - Repotting - Now is the time to start with your repotting projects. After our first frost start with root pruning into late March, or the very first signs of warming Spring weather.

4 - Styling/Pruning - As with most all trees, avoid very drastic pruning until mid January, however, you may lightly prune excessive growth as necessary. If you have not already pruned, wired and styled your delicate maple trees then be very careful, as excessive bleeding may occur when removing any of their limbs. It is not recommend that you venture into this area after total leaf drop and the overnight temperatures fall to near freezing. If you decide to prune your maples after total leaf drop, then be very sure to have plenty of cut paste on hand, even for the smallest of jobs.

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December 26-30, 2016 San Marino, CA27th Anniversary Exhibition of Viewing Stones Show at the Botanical Center of The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino , CA Hours are 10:30-4:30 each day. Free parking. For more information see our website a i s e k i k a i . c o m a n d o r c o n t a c t sashaichris@gmail.com

Jan. 21 - 22, 2017 Arcadia, CABaikoen Bonsai Kenkyukai: 53rd Annual Winter Silhouette show at Arboretum of Los Angeles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. Hours are 10 AM - 4:30 PM with demonstration at 1 PM each day and Saturday night 6:30 - 9 PM Nagata-Komai Award Ceremony recipient Mel Ikeda. Trees,

pots, and bonsai related items for sale. For more information contact Lindsay Shiba at l j s h i b a @ j u n o . c o m o r K e n Te h a t hanyuls@yahoo.com

January 28 - 29, 2017 Oakland, CABay Island Bonsai: Annual Bonsai Exhibit at the Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave. Show hours are 10 AM – 4 PM, both days. Saturday: Auction preview starts at Noon with auction at 1 PM. Sunday: Workshop open to the bonsai community. Guided tours of the exhibit Saturday and Sunday. Vendor sales, club sales, educational bonsai material for sale and a special pot sale this year. Entry to the exhibit is free, donations accepted. Learn more and register for the workshop by calling (510) 919-5042 or visit http://bayislandbonsai.com/bib-annual-exhibit/.

February 19 - 20, 2017 Oakland, CAGSBF Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt: The annual Mammoth Auction and Sale Fund Raiser will be held at 666 Bellevue Ave. (Garden Center Building). Saturday: Auction preview at noon with Auction starting at 1 PM. Sunday: Vendor Sales start at 9 AM, Plant Sales start at 10 AM, and demonstrations at 1 PM. The date for this year’s event is a week earlier than in the past to let attendees and vendors participate in both the Mammoth and the Bonsai-a-Thon. You are encouraged to submit your bonsai for consideration to be included in the Mammoth Auction as soon as possible. Items will be considered on a first-come-first-considered basis. The Bonsai Garden will be open 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Noon to 4 PM on Sunday, so you can check out the many changes that have been made this year. For more information or t o s e l l t r e e s , e m a i l bonsailakemerritt@gmail.com and visit www.gsbf-lakemerritt.org.

Events By Others.....

GSBF’s Bonsai and Suiseki Garden Lakeside Park, Oakland CA. Open: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 noon– 4:00 p.m. Enter at gate across from Boat House.

Feb. 25 – 26, 2017 San Marino, CABonsai-A-Thon XXI at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road. This is the annual fundraiser for the GSBF Collection at The Huntington. Event admission is free with Bonsai-A-Thon “early bird” registration between 8 AM -9 AM. Event hours are 8 AM - 4:30 PM both days. Pancake breakfast, demonstrations, lunch, bonsai exhibits, large sales area, raffle and auction. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t www.gsbfhuntington.com

April 1 - 2, 2017 San Jose, CASan Jose Betsuin Bonsai Club: 45th Annual Bonsai Exhibition and Demonstration at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 North Fifth Street. Show hours are: Saturday Noon - 5 PM, and Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM with styling demonstrations at 1 PM on both days. Styled and pre-styled trees, as well as bonsai pots will be offered for sale on both days. For more i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t K e n A z u m a a t kennethazuma@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at http://www.sanjosebonsai.org/sjbbc/SJBonsai/SnbMenue/Links_holder/link.html

April 1 - 2, 2017 Sacramento, CABonsai Sekiyu Kai: 40th Annual Bonsai show and demonstration at Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd. Hours are 10 AM – 4 PM with demonstration at 2 PM by Yuzo Maruyama, followed by a benefit raffle both days. There is a bonsai vendor area and a food vendor. Admission and parking are free. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l BonsaiSekiyuKai@gmail.com

April 8 – 9, 2017 Sacramento, CAAmerican Bonsai Association, Sacramento: Annual Spring Show at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Show hours are Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM with

demonstrations by headliner Jonas Dupuich at 1:30 PM both days. Beginner workshop Sunday morning from 10 AM – Noon. Large member and vendor sales area, plenty of free parking, and free admission. Benefit drawing Saturday and Sunday includes bonsai, bonsai related items, and that days demonstration tree. For additional information contact Renee S e e l y : ( 9 1 6 ) 9 2 9 - 2 1 0 6 & e m a i l breadcrust@comcast.net or visit our website http://abasbonsai.org.

April 8 - 9, 2017, Santa Cruz, CASanta Cruz Bonsai Kai: 29th Annual Show at the Museum of Art & History, 705 Front Street. Show hours are 10 AM - 5 PM both days with demonstration at 2 PM. Saturday’s demonstrator is “to be determined”, while Sunday’s will be Mr. Katsumi Kinoshita. Demonstration tree and trees prepared by club members will be part of the raffle each day after the demonstration. Sales area will include quality vendor and member trees, pots, and other related bonsai items both days. Admission price of $5.00 includes the Bonsai Show as well as admission to all the Museum exhibits. For more information contact Ed Lambing at edinbonnydoon@comcast.net.

April 8 - 9, 2017 Tucson, ArizonaTucson Bonsai Society: "Bonsai 45" 45th annual show at the Rose Room of the Tucson Woman's Club, 6245 East Bellevue, near Speedway & Wilmot. Show hours are 9 AM - 5 PM both days. Admission $5 per person (includes one raffle ticket), with children under 12 free. Demonstrations of bonsai technique will be ongoing both days, in the patio areas. Show will feature 45 bonsai selected from member collections, an additional educational display of "not yet ready for prime time" trees, and a raffle to benefit the society. Registration for Basics class in April, instructed by GSBF certified instructors. For further information, contact: tucsonbonsaisociety.org

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April 30, 2017 Watsonville, CAWatsonville Bonsai Club: 44th Annual Bonsai Exhibit held at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St. Show hours are 10 AM - 4 PM, with a demonstration by award winning Bonsai Master Katsumi Kinoshita at 1:30 PM. Over 50 outstanding bonsai, large and small, young and old, will be on display. A raffle of bonsai items, plants and the demo tree will follow. Tea & cookies will be served. Plenty of parking for vehicles of all sizes; even for group outings. A vendor will be available to sate your plant appetite for bonsai or otherwise. For more information contact Michael Anderson at (831)247-9028 or margiesmemories@aol.com.

May 6 - 7, 2017 Sacramento, CASacramento Bonsai Club: 71st Annual Bonsai & Suiseki Show at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd. Show hours are Noon - 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM - 4 PM on Sunday with demonstration at 2 PM each day. Demonstration by Sam Adina, followed by the demo raffle and more prizes. Free Admission. For more information contact Lucy Sakaishi-Judd at juddbonsai@att.net or visit sacramentobonsaiclub.com

May 20 - 21, 2017 Sacramento, CASatsuki Aikokai of Sacramento: Annual Bonsai Show will be held at the Shepard Garden Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. Hours are Saturday 10 AM – 5PM, and 10 AM – 4PM, with demonstrations at 1 PM on both days by Yuzo Maruyama. Class “Create your own flowering azalea bonsai” at 11 AM daily with class fee $20. Satsuki information booth, vendors, raffles, etc. For more information contact Ronn Pigram at (916) 428-8505 or satsukiaikokaisac@sbcglobal.net.

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April 22 - 23, 2017 Fresno, CA2nd Annual Köen-Nai No Bonsai Fundraiser for the Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen. Enjoy a wonderful bonsai weekend in the beautiful setting of the Shinzen Garden at Woodward Park, at Friant and Audubon Roads. Hours are Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Peter Tea and David Nguy will provide demonstrations for this event. The event will include a huge bonsai auction with a wide selection of trees, complimented by a mammoth vender area. Toko-Kazari Display Competition will provide beautiful artistry together with tours of the Regional Bonsai Exhibit in the garden. Several Shohin workshops will be offered. For more i n fo rma t i on , con tac t Bob H i l ve rs a t bonsaigui@comcast.net

April 29 – 30, 2017, Chico, CAChico Bonsai Society: Bonsai Exhibit at the C.A.R.D. Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. Show hours are Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM. Free admission and parking. Plants, tools, and Bonsai materials will be offered for sale. For more information visit www.chicobonsaisociety.com

April 29 – 30, 2017, San Diego, CASan Diego Bonsai Club: Spring Bonsai Exhibition at the Casa Del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. Show hours are 10 AM – 5 PM both days with demonstrations at 11 AM and 1 PM. Free admission. Bonsai pots and trees for sale, as well as other bonsai-related items. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t www.sandiegobonsaiclub.com or contact Janice Hale.

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May 20-21, 2017 Santa Barbara, CABonsai Club of Santa Barbara: Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road. Hours are Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM with demonstrations at 1 PM both days. Plant sale by the Club. Native plants suitable for bonsai in the Botanic Garden's nursery. Books and other gifts in the Garden Shop. For more information, c joeyuccaseed@verizon.net ontact Joe Olson 805-964-0869, email , or visit www.santabarbarbonsai.org.

June 3 - 4, 2017 San Mateo, CASei Boku Bonsai Kai: 34th Annual Show at the San Mateo Garden Center. 605 Parkside Way (next to Beresford Park). Show hours are 10 AM - 4 PM both days, with demonstration by Matt Reel from 1 – 3 PM on Saturday (tree will be raffled off at the conclusion of his demo). On Sunday Matt will lead an open view workshop from Noon – 3 PM (one of the workshop trees raffled at conclusion). Large club member plant sale, vendors, door prizes and our always popular raffles. Admission is free. Dr. Bonsai will be available to offer styling and care tips. For more information contact Marsha Mekisich at eclectic.gardener@yahoo.com.

June 4, 2017 Seaside, CAMonterey Bonsai Club: 54th Annual Exhibition at the Monterey Buddhist Temple, 1150 Noche Buena Street. Show hours are 11 AM - 4 PM. Demonstration at 1:30 PM by Katsumi Kinoshita. Silent auction area will include bonsai, pots and plants. For more information: email Rich Guillen at richguillen@sbcglobal.net or Drew Tucker at dtucker1286@gmail.com. Copyright © 2016 JKS

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