Mark Comstock: Bonsai Repotting

On March 31, bonsai expert Mark Comstock will help MHBS club members repot trees. Mark says to bring plenty of trees and learn the best way to repot and transplant safely. The day starts early at 7 AM. “I will repot from 7 to 10,” says Mark. Then comes a demo and more repotting ofContinue reading “Mark Comstock: Bonsai Repotting”

Muck Recipes

Oh boy! Bonsai enthusiasts love muck recipes, so here are a couple more, shared with permission from Florida’s Lakeland Bonsai Society. If you’re not familiar, muck is used in slab and stone plantings where stronger support is needed, such as vertical swells or edging. It’s a self-adhering clay, like mud, that solidifies some after drying.Continue reading “Muck Recipes”

Tropical Bonsai Repotting and Annual Poo Ball Workshop

Join us January 29 at the Voorheesville Cooperative Extension for some good, clean fun! Remember it’s springtime indoors and one of the two times it is good to repot your tropicals. Bring your tropicals and potting materials. If you need soil, call or email Pauline Muth. You may also just learn about repotting and doContinue reading “Tropical Bonsai Repotting and Annual Poo Ball Workshop”

Preview of 2012 programs

Suggestions for next year’s programs are being solicited from membership. The following list was compiled from suggestions taken at the fall show and September club meeting. Keep the ideas coming. Suggested Topics: Displaying your bonsai Fertilizer Cakes Repotting Tropical workshop/repotting Wiring Kusamono Pots with Adriano Field Trip to Nick Lenz’s place Possible Speakers: Suthin TedContinue reading “Preview of 2012 programs”