this past month. I wasn't able to attend the educational meeting but heard there were 15 people in attendance. Linda went over all the design perspectives and explained the theory behind penjing. From what I heard from some of the
On August 12, Earl Ekman will be giving a demonstration on how to build a slab for forest planting. Earl has been experimenting with a number of different types of systems and will be discussing the pros and cons of
by John Callaway We had a good meeting last month to discuss the progress for the ABS/BCI Bonsai in the Bluegrass 2011 planning. Not all committee chairs were in attendance. We need to make sure that at the very least
Watch watering your trees. You may need to start watering more than once a day depending on the temperatures, wind and how much rain we get. The insect population is rapidly growing. If you see signs of insects, start your
by Ross Clark The biology of roots is a complex and incompletely understood subject. No matter what anyone might write or say on the subject will be incomplete, and vulnerable to contradiction and differences of opinion. So by all means,
by John Callaway Planning for the ABS/BCI joint conference and learning seminar in Louisville 2011 has continued over the last several months. The next step for the club members is to develop and decide on a logo idea that can
by Linda Kossmann This year's pottery workshop will focus on the art of creating miniature landscape scenes. On Tuesday, July 8 from 7:00-9:00 at Bon Air Library, I will introduce the artistic elements and the Chinese principles of Tao to
June is the month when we start seeing temperatures in the 90's in the Ohio Valley. That means that we must start watching our trees more closely. Water - During the hot spells, especially with summer winds, our trees can
by Les Dowdell This article was taken from the Oct. 2007 Fort Wayne Newsletter. The article apparently was a series of exchanges on a forum. GLBS assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Sorry for the small font.- ED. Jason Krozel
by Dave Bogan This article was taken from the May 2007 Greater Evansville Bonsai Socity newsletter and is used with permission - ED. Just when you thought you could relax, you now find that your Bonsai are in need of
by Randy Davis This is the second part of this article on maples. The first part appeared in the May 2008 issue - ED The Species buergeranum (Trident maple) - The trident maple is one of the stalwart maples in
by George BuehlerI think this has been the best spring - when it comes to azalea blooms - we have had in quite some time. My azaleas have been blooming like crazy for the last several weeks. Of course with
by John Callaway May was a busy time for bonsai in Louisville. On May 10 and 11, the club was part of the Art in the Arbor exhibit at Jefferson Unitarian Church. Saturday was a beautiful day, but, unfortunately, the
by Ross Clark Hornbeams (in the genus Carpinus) and hop-hornbeams (in the genus Ostrya) are close relatives of the birches. They are medium-sized trees with alternate and doubly toothed (technically, doubly serrate) leaves, similar to the leaves of birches. Carpinus
Watch your trees carefully this month. Temperatures will continue to go up and down and tropicals may need to be moved indoors if temperatures lower. Remember May 10 is the so called last frost date but based on what we
by Randy Davis Due to its length, this will be a two-part article. The second part will appear in the June newsletter - ED Well, it is spring and the trees are beginning to leaf out, bringing with them the
