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WELCOME!
The Virginia Bonsai Society
meets monthly
on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM in Baker Hall (Holly Room)
at
Norfolk Botanical Garden.
The Society is devoted to interest in and furtherance of the art of
bonsai.
Through meetings,
demonstrations, shows, lectures, discussions, workshops, and one-on-one
tutoring, members of the Society pursue techniques for cultivating
beautiful small trees growing them in shallow containers.
The Society presents an
annual show, held in Baker Hall at Norfolk Botanical Garden , to display members'
trees. In addition, there are raffles, demonstrations, and member
vendors.
What's New
- Ronnie' Potting session is Oct 4th from Noon to
Until??
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Randy McKinney's Garden Tour. For more info click
here
- November's Meeting will be our annual Auction.
In the last Newsletter the Rule and procedures were included. Please
take the time to look them over so we may have a smooth running
Auction, and Oh Yes, bring lots of money. If you did not get a copy
of the rules, please see the Resource Center page for a copy.
- It is hoped that we are able to get Arthur Joura,
NC Arboretum Bonsai Curator, for a special visit in November. More
information to follow.
- The Bonsai Display is Looking good at the
Norfolk Botanical Garden. The Display opened a little over a
month ago and Greg Frech and his volunteers have been working hard
to make it a success. The next time you are at NBG Stop by and check
it out.
Monthly Bonsai Tips
October
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October is a continuation
of Septembers watering practices. Now that the nights are down into
the low 60's and upper 50's you soil mix will retain water more. Be
sure to check each Bonsai's needs before watering.
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Feeding is still necessary,
however you should reduce the nitrogen to as close to Zero as
possible to discourage new growth of branches and leaves. Also kicking
up the potassium and phosphorus will promote root and truck growth.
Four your tropicals, start watching the weather closely!! Night time temps
are dropping into the 50's and 40's are not unheard of. Now is the
time to start to prepare you winter storage situation for them. Be sure to
water them appropriately and keep them feed.
September is the time that
trunks and branches will start to thicken up so be sure to watch
your wiring to prevent wire marks.
Now is a good time to start
cleaning your bonsai for winter storage and to apply fungicide and
insecticide
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Bonsai Artist of the Month
By: Ronnie Baum
Age: ?
Years in Training: ?
Members in Action
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Ronnie Baum's Sept Potting Session
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You'all come back now, ya here!
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My Favorite Color!
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The Building of the Bonsai display at Norfolk Bontanical Gardens
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A little fine tuning was required!
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Completed 02/14/2009
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