Thursday, April 19, 2012

One week left untill Dallas bonsai convention

I've been so busy getting ready for the Dallas bonsai convention that I have posted
any thing!!!!
Here's some of the things I've been working on for the convention






These are sisyrinchium bellum other wise commonly known
as "blue eyed grass" and they make beautiful accent plants
























This is a Jacqueline Hillier dwarf elm in need
of styling and trim





















After styling and trimming oops I forgot
the shoot at the bottom of the tree





















A Kingsville boxwood and some blue eyed
grass






















Some green mound junipers


















San Jose juniper fresh out of training a
container





















Same San Jose juniper re-potted into
a bonsai container


















That's all I have time for now but I'll post some more in a couple of days

Wax on ............Wax off


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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

COUNT DOWN TO DALLAS BONSAI CONVENTION

We are about 3 weeks away from the Dallas Bonsai State Convention. It will be held at
the Sheraton Dallas North Hotel located on hwy 635 & Dallas North Tollway.
Dates are April 27th-29th.
About the club: The Bonsai Society of Texas was founded in Dallas in 1965 and was
the first of it's kind in the state. Soon after additional clubs started in other Texas cities
and we became known as the Bonsai Society of Dallas. We would like to welcome all who
have an interest in the art of bonsai. We have regular monthly meeting plus hands on
workshops throughout the year. Our monthly meetings occur the first Saturday of the
month, 9:00 to noon at North Haven Gardens 7700 Northaven road Dallas,Tx. 75230
to become a member there are annual membership dues of $25.00 per year.
Membership includes a monthly program, monthly newsletter, and other events
available exclusively to members.
About the convention: The convention is co-sponsored by the Lone Star Bonsai
Federation , an association of bonsai clubs in Texas. This event rotates to each city
annually so it happens only once every five years in Dallas. Invited are three well
known bonsai artists who have each received extensive training in Japan. The three
artists are Kathy Shaner, Michael Hagedorn,& Ryan Neil. They will be conducting a
variety of workshops,demonstrations & lectures.
The convention will also feature a bonsai exhibit & raffles & many bonsai vendors
so come on out join in the fun!!!
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