NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS

OK, all you nanoarborphytes,  I have been emailed from long ago and far away.  Our own Jedi Master John has a very important public service announcement for you.  The opinions expressed therein are, naturally of course, not necessarily those of this Pokéstop, but you may obtain necessary grains of salt necessary to collect Pokétrees at Connie’s. Su seguro servidor, Jesús…  FULL STORY

“The reuse of human feces as fertilizer was common in Japan. In Edo city, compost merchants gathered feces for sale to farmers. Human excreta of rich people were sold at higher prices because their diet was better; presumably more nutrients remained in their excreta.”                                …  FULL STORY

It’s a little early for John’s monthly screed extolling us to get our fundaments to Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the November meeting on the 5th at 9:00 a.m.  However, it’s not too early for yours truly to start advertising for my presentation on ‘Bonsai Care Throughout the Year’.  Recommended reading to get you in the proper frame of mind…  FULL STORY

” The man that hath no music in himself Nor is not mov’d with concord of sweet sounds Is fit for treason, stratagems, and spoils.”   from The Merchant of Venice, v.i. 83-85 You know, Tree Toads, I think that’s ultimately what’s wrong with these political wienieheads….. you could substitute “bonsai” for “music”, add some tree language in v. 84,…  FULL STORY

Happy Holidays, everyone!  Here’s John’s latest It’s been awhile, you Death Angel Toadstools, of which many of you are giddy glad, but we must cover some Bonsai Territory before the Season reduces us to slobbering blobs of poison protoplasm. First, I want to call everyone’s attention to the exponential improvement of our Young Blood members like Aaron, Adam, Nathaniel and the…  FULL STORY

Agenda 9:05 – 9:15 Opening Remarks 9:15 – 10:15 Bonsai in the Winter–What to do if you don’t collect stamps! Panel discussion, soil mixes (Athena, Adam, Scott) Record keeping for your collection (Joann) Planning for Spring work (Gordon) Cleaning/Prepping pots (Jim) Prepping drain screens (Vicki) 10:15 – 10:45 Wiring demonstration and training (Aaron) 10:45 – 11:00 Announcements Bonsai apparel (Susan,…  FULL STORY

This inspiration from John re: this Saturday’s workshop — On high Sandias The setting sun has left the sky The light grows dim. I thought I was a brave man. My thin sleeves are wet with tears. —– apologies to Hitomaro Remind me not to take a month off from workshop… It brings on these melancholic funks caused by the…  FULL STORY

Please find links below to the PDF notes for our regular meetings. This page will be updated as new documents are prepared by our 2017 club president, Gordon Van Wechel. Thanks Gordon! January 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Notes Bonsai Soil & Substrate, Pot Cleaning, Learning Opportunities February 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Regular Meeting Notes Ramification March 2017 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Regular Meeting…  FULL STORY

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Please find links below to the PDF notes for our regular meetings. This page will be updated as new documents are prepared by our 2024 club president, Timothy Arnold. Thanks Tim! June 2024 Albuquerque Bonsai Club Notes Mother’s Day Show Review and Weather expectations.