Click here to download the March TWIG, the official newsletter of MHBS. This month’s issue has some great content, including a detailed recap of David Knittle’s outstanding presentation on satsuki (and other) azaleas, and a MABS new talent contest deadline reminder.
Category Archives: PFM Bonsai
David Knittle: For the Love of Azalea Bonsai
February 26 at PFM Bonsai Special Times: 11 am Program, 1 pm Workshop We know we love azaleas but sometimes we really do not know how to best work with them. Come and learn with David. He is a true expert in the horticulture and art of azaleas. So that we can learn before weContinue reading “David Knittle: For the Love of Azalea Bonsai”
The Art of Literati Bonsai
November 20 at PFM Bonsai, Pauline Muth will present The Art of Literati Bonsai. BYO lunch and fellowship at 12:00, meeting and presentation at 1:00pm. Come and learn this form of the art of bonsai. After the presentation and demo you may design a literati for your collection. The only cost is that of a tree.Continue reading “The Art of Literati Bonsai”
Upcoming meeting days
Mark your calendar for these upcoming meeting days: • October 30: Conifers workshop with member leaders at PFM Bonsai • November 20: Literati workshop with Pauline in Voorheesville • December 4: Annual Holiday Party/Dinner/Auction at the Charlton Tavern Meetings start at Noon with BYO lunches and socialization. Programs begin at 1 PM unless otherwise noted.
Boon Manakitivipart workshop and demo
On Sunday, September 25, Boon Manakitivipart will be coming to MHBS for this special event. From 9AM to Noon, there will be a bring-your-own-tree workshop for 8 people. The fee is $50. Call or email Pauline to sign up. First come basis. After lunch, Boon will teach and demonstrate by creating the first steps inContinue reading “Boon Manakitivipart workshop and demo”
September events
September has turned into a major bonsai month for us! Sunday 9/11: MHBS Annual Picnic and Open Workshop at PFM Bonsai starting at 12 noon We hope many of you can come, show off your bonsai and remember the woes and joys of this growing season. What to bring?
August Events and Beyond
August 28, 2011 • Our Annual Picnic and Open Workshop at PFM Bonsai. Bring a lunch and something to share. Bring trees to work on. And please bring any trees you are thinking of showing at the Annual Fall Show, we’ll work on getting them prepped for the show. September 17-18, 2011 • MHBS AnnualContinue reading “August Events and Beyond”
July at PFM Bonsai
PFM GRAND REOPENING July 9-10, 9am – 5pm Pauline Muth unveils the result of a three-year effort by herself and Myron at the GRAND OPENING of the New PFM Bonsai Studio, featuring workshops by Pauline and Ron Lang, Martin Schmalenberg and Frank Mihalic.
Suthin Sukosolvisit Shimpako Demo July 31
Yet another bonsai master comes to MHBS. Suthin Sukosolvisit will conduct a Shimpaku Juniper demo and workshop for club members on Sunday, July 31. The demonstration will be at PFM Bonsai at 10:00 am followed by lunch and workshop following.
PFM Bonsai Grand Opening
Announcing the grand opening of the new PFM Bonsai studio, July 9 and 10. Pauline’s magnificent new studio is the result of many months of work. Master Min Hsuan Lo called it the most beautiful bonsai studio he has seen in his current U.S. tour. The studio has planned a weekend packed with activity, highlightedContinue reading “PFM Bonsai Grand Opening”