Take advantage of our mild weather this month because it’s giving us extra time to repot and perform just about any training necessary (see Barrett’s Bonsai Tips, page 5). Bonsai has a relaxing effect, so allow yourself some time every day to enjoy your collection. It seems that the entertainment industry has caught on to how a bonsai tree, properly [...]

President’s Message Quick Branch Development By Ken Fuentes    Ken Fuentes We had a great March meeting and a fantastic demonstration by Kathy Benson, who restyled an old San Jose Juniper that had some very thick, poorly placed branches. She also shared a technique that has shown promise in healing large scars. This idea couldn’t [...]

President’s Message Let’s Keep the Buzz Going By Ken Fuentes  Ken Fuentes The February meeting was fantastic. There was a buzz in the room, and I thank all the people who helped other members with their trees. I think this meeting should be a model for all future workshops. Members brought in enough trees to [...]

President’s Message What Season Is It? (And Other Club News) By Ken Fuentes  Ken Fuentes Welcome to the unpredictable California weather. I look at my trees and I am sure many varieties are trying to figure out if the season is spring or maybe summer? In either case, I have been busy refining branch structures [...]