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The Virginia Bonsai Society meets monthly September through June 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

    1. SPECIAL MEETING! On July 10th we will have Marty Schmalenberg give a presentation on "The Bonsai Eye". I have had the pleasure of sitting through the presentation once before and it is well worth the time for bonsai enthusiast of all levels **NOTE** July 10th is the second Thursday of the month and will be at our regular meeting place.
    2. The Board has decided to have Year around meetings. August will be the same meeting place and time.
    3. 1st National Bonsai Exhibition will be held on October  11-12, 2008 in Rochester, NY. This promises to be a spectacular event and one worth going to so mark your calendars now. For more info go to National Exhibition

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Monthly Bonsai Tips

June, July and August

  • Watering become the  focus this month and for the rest of the summer. Your trees should be in full foliage by  now and so they will require more watering, Daily watering will become necessary for most trees now and on really HOT days watering twice daily may be necessary, but be sure to check each tree to be sure that it needs watering.

  • Early Evening is considered by some to be the best time for watering. This give your tree a chance for a good drink before morning.

  • Continue your feeding plan until July. Then hold off until September with the exceptions of tropicals.

  • Check your wiring daily. Trees are in there rapid growth  phase and overlooked wiring can result in some nasty marks on your trees.

  • Now is the time you should be checking your tress daily for pest and diseases. This time of year it won't take long for theses problems to spread if left unchecked.

 

 

 

 

 


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