The next time someone refers to your bonsai as a hobby, you might share that while it takes seven years to become a practicing attorney and eight to become a doctor, most bonsai competitions consider someone with less than ten years experience a “beginner.”
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June TWIG and upcoming events
Many club members are looking forward to the upcoming Montreal Trip to David Easterbrook’s & Montreal Gardens. Others are anticipating Frank Mihalic Workshops at PFM Bonsai, July 14-15, and a July 29 field trip to NE Bonsai and Royal Gardens. Jake DeSilva’s ongoing $10 Monday night workshops at PFM Bonsai offer an incredibly affordable opportunityContinue reading “June TWIG and upcoming events”
In Life as in Bonsai?
“Seek to understand the root. It is futile to argue as to which single leaf, which design of branch, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all its blossoming.” – Bruce Lee
iPhone for Bonsai
With a quarter-million apps for iPhone, it occurred to me there might be some useful bonsai apps in there. A quick search revealed several dozen but many are for things like creating your own virtual pet bonsai, which I’m sure I could kill as efficiently as I do my real ones.
Bernie Gastrich Returns For Double Event
On June 26 Bernie Gastrich will offer his expert photography services to club members at PFM Bonsai. Bring your favorite bonsai to be photographed by Bernie in the morning from 9 AM to Noon, followed by our noon social and lunch hour. After lunch we’ll have an open pine workshop as a follow up toContinue reading “Bernie Gastrich Returns For Double Event”
MHBS to display trees at Japan-themed NORI Awards
JUNE 10 MHBS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL SHOW IN THE KEY BANK ROOM MHBS has been invited to show off some great bonsai and promote the club at the Albany Ad Club’s annual NORI Awards on June 10 at Proctors. The event’s theme is “Sayonori” and raffle proceed will benefit National Bonsai Foundation’s Tohoku DisasterContinue reading “MHBS to display trees at Japan-themed NORI Awards”
Kentucky “Bonsai in the Bluegrass” June 16-19
The American Bonsai Society/BCI “Bonsai in the Bluegrass” is set for Louisville, Kentucky, June 16-19. Plan for four days of great bonsai classes, demos, vendors and fun. Visit http://www.bonsaiinthebluegrass.com/
Bernie Gastrich returns for double event at PFM Bonsai
On June 26 Bernie Gastrich brings his artistic eye and camera to PFM Bonsai. Bring your favorite bonsai to be expertly photographed by Bernie in the morning from 9 AM to Noon, followed by our noon social and lunch hour. After lunch there’s an open pine workshop as a follow up to Bernie’s incredible PineContinue reading “Bernie Gastrich returns for double event at PFM Bonsai”
Min Hsuan Lo demonstration June 6 at PFM Bonsai
Come and see a world class demonstration on Monday, June 6. Tree to be raffled. Lo will be visiting us on a tour scheduled before his appearance at the ABS/ BCI Convention in Louisville KY. Jon Staples has located material for him to use from Jim Doyle of Nature’s Way Nursery. Note the special dayContinue reading “Min Hsuan Lo demonstration June 6 at PFM Bonsai”
Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society 