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June 2016 – Jay McDonald

Posted on June 16, 2016 by bonesai

Jay McDonald conducted a deadwood carving demonstration for the Marin Bonsai Club meeting in June. He brought in two trees, a Japanese maple and a Bougainvillea. Jay pointed out that he had removed the outer bark from deadwood appearing on … Continue reading →

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May 2016 – Peter Tea

Posted on May 30, 2016 by bonesai

Our ongoing program with Peter Tea continued in May with Peter’s May 3rd presentation on the topic of deciduous trees. Peter emphasized techniques appropriate to our season, delving into considerable detail and wrapping up by demonstrating a heavy prune on … Continue reading →

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Stone Bonsai Stands

Posted on May 21, 2016 by bonesai

I recently purchased two lime stone pieces from American Soil and Stone, Richmond, CA. I got tired of wood bonsai stands and fighting wood rot and termites. I wanted something different in the way of bonsai stands in the landscape. … Continue reading →

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April 2016 – Eric Schrader

Posted on April 25, 2016 by bonesai

What a wonderful Spring we are having! As if the new growth and flowers on our trees aren’t delightful enough, the periodic rain is a heaven-sent relief from our watering regimes. With ideal conditions come ideal growth, but also an … Continue reading →

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RIP – Frank Bardella

Posted on April 21, 2016 by bonesai

Went above and beyond for family and friends Gianfranco Teodoro Bardella, died on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the age of 79. Frank was born August 3, 1936 in Tientsin, China and lived there until age 12, before escaping to … Continue reading →

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