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Bonsai Society of Brevard is a non-profit society meeting to further the artistic endeavor of Bonsai. The club meets the third Saturday of every month, 1 PM, at the

Melbourne Public Library, Fee Avenue, Melbourne Check out the BSOB web site. http://www.bonsaisocietyofbrevard.org.

June 2017 Volume 18, Number 6

Our next meeting is 1:00 Saturday, June 17 at the Melbourne Public Library.

_________________________________________ President’s Message

By Dr. Reggie Perdue Greeting bonsai fans. I hope folks enjoyed the convention last month. I had a good time as a vendor, workshop participant and bonsai spectator. The format was slightly different, with the learning classes, but most were just like workshops in the past, but longer. I did a carving class. First half was a power point presentation and lecture. The second half was actually carving on trees. The exhibit was great, with both large and small, tropical and temperate bonsai. There was even a White Pine driven from Iowa on display. Club night was crazy and fun as usual. Maybe too small a room for what we needed. We were all stepping on and over one another. BSOB took 2nd place with an innovative lava tube planting lead by Rob Kempinski. The backdrop was a painting of an erupting volcano in the moonlight that was painted onsite that evening. Rob broke us into teams and that seemed to work well. Each team did their task and when it all came together it was very impressive. Unfortunately we were beat by a planting representing a mountain scene from "Lord of the Rings". Everyone had fun and there were many interesting plantings. I've also gotten news that financially, the convention was a huge success. More info will be coming. Thanks to all who gave their time and talents. Congratulations go out to the new Bonsai Society of Florida's president, our own Ronn Miller. Let's give him all the help we can to keep BSF moving forward. This week on Thursday evening we have visiting master Tyler Sherrod for a "bring your own tree" workshop at the IHB community center at 7 PM. Here's some info on him. https://tylersherrodbonsai.wordpress.com/about/ At the regular Saturday meeting we have our own Rob Kempinski doing a Premna demo and workshop. Workshop trees are available, but talk with VP, Barb Hiser so Rob will know what to bring. Premna is a new tropical species for bonsai that is worthy of using. The demo tree will be raffled off at the end of the meeting.

https://tylersherrodbonsai.wordpress.com/about/

Bonsai Society of Brevard June 2017 Newsletter

Next month Ronn Miller will be doing a workshop and demo on Buttonwoods (one of my favorite species). We plan a club trip on July 1st. If you won't be available to go and want a buttonwood, please contact VP, Barb Hiser and we'll get you one. I'm sorry I have to end this report on a sad note, but we recently lost one of our bonsai friends, Paul Katich. Most know him a talented bonsai potter, a fixture at most Florida bonsai conventions. I also knew him as a kind man and good friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Norine and family. Take good care, Reggie

In this Issue:

Tree of the Month

Bonsai World News

Photo of the Month


From the Editor Dennis Reilly

I missed the convention. I was touring eastern Canada. I had all the ‘smoked meat’ I could stomach. Ice wine is very popular. They let the grapes freeze on the vine and then pick them and squeeze just a few drops out of each grape. Bottled in tall, thin bottles, very expensive. When I got home, my bougainvillea tree was very mad at me and dropped its leaves in protest. He (she?) still hasn’t perked up. So I can surmise that bougainvillea’s hold a grudge a bit longer, than say, a Jade I love memes, but there are only so many Bonsai memes out there to pick from. So I installed a “Picture of the Month” page. There are countless cool, unusual pictures/photos of bonsai…what some people come up with. Amazing. Dennis [email protected]


Upcoming Events Calendar

Visiting Bonsai Master

Tyler Sherrod

June 15, 2017 7:00 pm

Indian Harbor Beach Community Center

Kannapolis Workshop

June 24-25, 2017

BSOB Show at Brevard Zoo

August 19-20, 2017


Tree of the Month

Premna


What you can expect from the nursery

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/1508050-japanese-bonsai-survived-hiroshima-bombing/

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/1508050-japanese-bonsai-survived-hiroshima-bombing/


What I would think an average bonsai artist woud be happy with


Wow


Where we would be like to go…

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A first styling ???

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Picture of the Month


Bonsai World News:

Bonsai Blog

GROWING

WOULD YOU CONSIDER A BUTTONWOOD

BONSAI? OCTOBER 18, 2006

[ TO GET READY FOR THE JULY MEETING WORKSOP WITH RONN]

For those who like to have their cake and eat it too, and by this I mean, if you like doing bonsai, and like to have

a tree or two indoors, have you considered a buttonwood?

Anyone who has been into bonsai for a while, knows that most of your stock, especially the junipers, are

outdoor trees. Most discovered this after their first purchase went belly up after a few short weeks sitting on the

coffee table.

There are trees that can be brought indoors, but even those can’t be subjected to low light positioning while

inside. Some will do very good facing a southern window in winter months, while some will need high lighting

such as fluorescent lights to meet their needs. You should also consider that even these trees should get some

Spring and Summertime help by being outdoors for a good bit of the time. You also have to consider pest

problems with trees that are indoors, especially when first introducing them to this environment, either for the

first time, or when bringing them in for the winter months.

If you do decide to do some indoor bonsai, then tropical type trees are your best bet, and to me, one of the best

to use is a buttonwood. Why? If you’ve ever seen a buttonwood bonsai in a show or in someone’s collection,

the first thing you’ll probably notice is the beautiful driftwood on this tree. After it is lime sulphur ed and the

wood takes on that nice white look, it is every bit comparable to many junipers that have the same thing.

It is also a tree that responds very well to being in a small container and used for bonsai.

http://blog.dallasbonsai.com/

http://blog.dallasbonsai.com/category/growing/


Let me show you what I mean with a few of mine.

The first one below was purchased from a vendor at a local bonsai show. It was the last of the last as you can

see from this picture.

It is one of those trees that you have to look far down the road to see its future, and that’s what I did. After

finding a new pot to do the training in, repositioning the tree and waiting for new growth was all that was

necessary.

It didn’t take long at all before my buttonwood was ready for a new pot and ready to be shown.


As for the driftwood on this one, the whole tree is practically one big piece of driftwood, with a small lifeline on

the very left side of the tree. Just for the record, I didn’t use any lime sulphur on this one. I decided from the

start, that I would let it whiten up naturally, which I believe it did a beautiful job of also.

The next one was also purchased at a bonsai show, in fact from the same person as the previous one, only a few

years apart. Notice how bad the leaves look on this one at purchase. I was kind of skeptical at first, but was very

optimistic that I could make this tree not only look healthy, but stay healthy also. Plus I had a vision for this tree

in the way I would style it.


Believe it or not, this is only one months training. Look at the leaves now, and also my plans for the way I

intend to style the tree.

Now check this out. In only two months after purchase, look at the incredible difference from the first picture as

compared to this one. Look at the amount of new growth I got in that short period of time. And whatever

happened to all those nasty looking leaves?


Here is the tree now after one years training. Looks very healthy wouldn’t you agree?

One thing to remember when doing indoor tropical bonsai, is that once the outdoor nighttime temps stay at or

above 60 degrees, it’s time to take them outdoors for the rest of the summer. Never let your buttonwood stay out

with temps in the 40 degree range.

Some might make it, but most probably won’t.

As for repotting them, only do this in mid summer when the temps are guaranteed to stay high for a while.

As for bringing them in at the start of the Fall, again keep an eye on the forecast, and when you are sure they

will be staying in for the rest of the winter months, give them a shot of insect repellent to ward of those buggers

before they even get a chance to do their damage.

From then on, keep an eye on the dryness of the soil, and water only when needed.


Many people also use humidity trays and whatnot. For me all that is necessary is something to catch the drained

out water from the drainage holes. You might need to experiment if this is your first time doing indoor bonsai.

As for acquiring a buttonwood tree, check the online bonsai outlets to see who’s selling them. Hopefully you

can find a decent one at a decent price.

Good luck with your buttonwood, and I hope you have as much fun with yours as I do with mine.

Board of Directors

Dr Reggie Perdue, President 321-723-1184

[email protected]

Barbara Hiser, Vice Pres. 321-482-1666

[email protected]

Bruce Hartman Secretary 305-951-3925

[email protected]

Bill Crabtree Membership Secretary 321-773-4563

Ronn Miller, Treasurer 321-264-9819

[email protected]

Rob Kempinski, Zoo Exhibit 321-259-0832

[email protected]

Rob’s Blog

http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/rob_kempinski/

mailto:[email protected]







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HANDY BONSAI WEBSITES

http://www.bonsaisocietyofbrevard.org/ Has many links to Brevard Club Newsletters and bonsai tips for Florida bonsai.

http://www.bonsai-bsf.com/ Bonsai Society of Florida. Good info on Fl. Bonsai.

http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/rob_kempinski/ Our own Rob’s website. Great articles & pics.

http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/index.php Worldwide site with galleries and information.

http://internetbonsaiclub.org/ Nice site with great galleries.

http://www.jimsmithbonsai.com/[email protected] http://www.artofbonsai.org/ The Art of Bonsai Project is an online journal and community for the examination and exploration of the bonsai art form.

________________________________________

Orlando Bonsai

Sandy Racinski 407-497-6145

www.orlandobonsai.com [email protected]

Dragon Tree Bonsai L A R G E S P E C I M E N T R E E S AVA I L A B L E

ROBERT PINDER 3663 S.W. Honey Terrace, Palm City, FL 34990

(772) 418-7079 Right Next to Turnpike Exit #133 in Palm City

We are proud to have supplied the large specimens for many BSF Convention workshops.

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http://www.bonsaisocietyofbrevard.org/

http://www.bonsai-bsf.com/


http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/index.php

http://internetbonsaiclub.org/

http://www.jimsmithbonsai.com/index.html

http://www.jimsmithbonsai.com/index.html

http://www.artofbonsai.org/

http://www.orlandobonsai.com/



Bonsai Resources

Roger’s Nursery

386-736-9947 or 386-747-4384 www.mikerogersbonsaistudio.com

[email protected]

M I K E C A R T R E T T Lectures, Demonstrations, Workshops, Private Sessions, Bonsai Redesign, Repotting, Maintenance, and Sales YOUR SOURCE FOR TROPICAL INFORMATION.

B.S. in Horticulture, Over thirty years as a nursery owner. CALL 561.586.2541 OR EMAIL [email protected]

Old Florida Bonsai

“By Appointment Only”

Richard Turner

J.J. Turner

1755 74th Avenue (772) 562-1338 Vero Beach FL 32966 Cell (772) 538-1024

Amerian Bonsai

Cullen Mariacher

Bonsai tools, supplies, pots, soil

(321) 802-2222

www.americanbonsai.com & http://www.americanbonsaiblog.com/

http://www.mikerogersbonsaistudio.com/



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Heathcote Botanical Gardens An exhibit of quality bonsai trees from the collection of Master Jim Smith.

http://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org/

210 Savannah Road Fort Pierce, Florida 34982

772-464-0323

Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sundays (Nov-April Only) 1:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Mondays and Major Holidays $6 Adults - $5 Seniors $2 Ages 6 to 12 (Children Under 6 Free) Free for Members and Veterans with I.D. (excluding special fund raisers)

Handicap Accessible - Wheelchairs Available

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens Includes an exhibit of quality trees donated by members of the Bonsai Society of Florida over many

years. 4000 Morikami Park Road

Delray Beach, FL 33446

561-495-0233

http://www.morikami.org

Adults (18 to 64) $13

Seniors $12

Children (6 to 17) $8

Five and under free

Closed Mondays and National Holidays

Tuesday through Sunday 10 to 5

http://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org/

http://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org/contact

http://www.morikami.org/

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