Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society
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Upcoming MHBS Events
Our trees may be coming indoors, but the work continues. On November 19, David Hodgetts will offer instruction on junipers, so be sure to bring your trees to the MHBS club meeting at pfm bonsai in West Charlton. Guests are welcome to observe. Club members, remember to reserve your place at the table on December 2, when MHBS holds its annual dinner and blind auction. Download details in the latest MHBS TWIG Newsletter.
Upcoming bonsai events
Eastern White Cedars will be the featured tree on Saturday, July 29, when Mohawk Hudson Bonsai welcomes back Mark Arpag for a bring-your-own workshop. Little space remains so register soon and take your Eastern White Cedars to the next level. On Sunday, July 30, Mark will return for a demo following the monthly MHBS club meeting at pfm bonsai. Download the June TWIG newsletter for more upcoming events.
May TWIG Newsletter
Download the May TWIG newsletter to catch up on summer activities with the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society, including a can’t miss weekend, May 21-22, with truckloads of bonsai stock from Mark Comstock and design assistance from bonsai master Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery. Jim will work with you and your trees on one or both days for a $50 fee, so register now.
Need new trees? Who doesn’t? Mark Comstock’s truck brings plenty of good new material and it’s first come, first served, so arrive early (but not before me). Club members may also bring trees, pots or whatever to sell. You never know when you’ll find the perfect pot.
This special weekend event is open to all, club members and curious newcomers alike, at pfm Bonsai in West Charlton, NY, May 21-22 from 9am to 5pm. Lunch both days is pot luck depending on what our members bring. For directions to pfm Bonsai, or to register for Jim Doyle design help, email Pauline at pauline@pfmbonsai.com.
April TWIG and New Events
Download the April TWIG newsletter to learn about events like:
April 24: Our 3rd annual Eastern White Cedar day with Mark Arpag. Sign up for the 9:00 AM workshop and bring your cedars or purchase one. In the afternoon Mark will do a demo on Eastern White Cedar and we’ll raffle the tree.
May 21-22: Jim Doyle and Mark Comstock Weekend. Purchase great material from Mark and get expert design assistance from Jim. Don’t let your dream tree get away.
February TWIG
If you missed it, you can download the February TWIG here and learn about upcoming activities for the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society, including accent pot making, workshops with Mauro Stemberger, Mark Arpag and Jim Doyle, and more fun stuff as we head into spring.
Upcoming Events and the April TWIG
Budi Sulistyo and not your tree.
Download the April TWIG here. This month’s MHBS newsletter includes some great advice for potting season from Pauline, plus reminders of upcoming events including a special April 25 demo and workshop with our fresh-from-MABS guest Budi Sulistyo. Mr. Sulistyo will demonstrate on material chosen at MABS and offer the tree in a club raffle. His bring-your-own-tree workshop starts at 10 AM and space is limited so register now.
On Monday evening, May 4, Ted Matson returns to work with members on their own trees, one or several. Register in advance.
There’s still time to register for MABS in East Hanover NJ, April 18-20. Meanwhile get back to wiring because potting season will shoot by fast.
March 2015 TWIG Newsletter
Download the March TWIG here and start styling. Upcoming events include a March 29 land and water penjing workshop with Pauline, an April 25 Budi Sulistyos demo and workshop, May 31 tree design fun with David Hodgetts, and white cedar design with Mark Arpag on June 28.
