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Mother Lode Bonsai Club Monthly Newsletter April 2019

Next Meeting: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 - 9 AM to 12:30 PMPlace: San Andreas Public Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road, San Andreas, CA 95249

Visitors Welcome - For more information call: Richard McKinstry at 209 288 2330

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On April 20th, 2019 the MLBC’s Bonsai Basics Class was held at Solomon's Nursery, and indeed was a success. The day was perfect with some light clouds to provide shade over the open area that Solomon's had set up for the class. The original class was limited to 10 participants however we ended up with 13 excited folks. We started with some basics of screening and wiring the mica 3 by 5 inch pots. The small Nana Junipers were discussed with respect to basic Japanese styles of bonsai. Nikie Hobba and Earl Blackwell were on hand to assist the students with choosing styles for the bush-like little Junipers. We helped the students with limited pruning, wiring, and transplanting the trees into the soil lined pots and wiring them down. The participants were happy with their new hobby and left with an education in this living art and a printed care sheet. Many thanks to Nikie and Earl for their invaluable assistance. I just received a wonderful email thank you from Shari at Solomon's reporting grateful students and the request for another class sometime this fall. I believe our class has stimulated an increased awareness and desire for further experience in our living art.... Richard McKinstry ~

- President’s Message -

1:30 PM, .. with raffles in-between, including the demo trees. At 12:30 there will be a DIY. (Do It Yourself), bonsai class which will include a tree and materials, .. $35 fee. The show will conclude at 4 PM with Bob Dean in charge of the clean-up... EVERY ONE needs to help Bob. We need 100% participation. Assignments:Set-up & Take-down: As many members as possible. Bob Dean is chair. Arrange Bonsai: Vince, & Kathy Owyoung, and Sonny Cozzo.Hospitality: Pattie & Dave Thoeny and Ed Wickman will monitor that table.

Food:For visitors: Self serve water, iced tea, cookies, and crackers will be available. Ed Wickman will ask the Casino for a donation....Food for Club members: A potluck may be available, unless we have food truck.Club Sales table: Paul VanNatta, Pat Cooper & Kathy Owyoung. Seller sets price. Club gets 20%. Raffles: Barbara Olivier, Doug Lau, and Lisa Gardina.Greeters: Pat Cooper, Linda Wise & Kathy Owyoung. A separate raffle of a donated plant to be displayed on the greeters table. One ticket given to each attendee. Potential Vendors: Mike Ford. Security: Ed Wickman and Ed CharltonAdvertising: There is a need for volunteers to distribute flyers. Kathy Owyoung suggested that a copy of the flyer be sent to all members so they could send it to friends via e-mail.Assist DIY class: Ed Wickman & Vince Owyoung. Vince suggested buying better plants for the participants, also not to do repotting or to give out bonsai pots. Demos: Vince Owyoung - Perhaps, Frank Garcia.

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- April Meeting -

,At our April meeting, Club Sensei Vince Owyoung, presented a very educational demonstration exemplifying the skills and artistic technique involved in the somewhat simple but very useful procedure of wiring your bonsai. Vince demonstrated that when you twist or crank the wire, copper hardens, however aluminum is more forgiving. Most sizes applied are 1.5 to 4 mm thick. ~

The primary topic of discussion at our April Meeting was our annual club show:Richard McKinstry wi l l be th is years chairperson. The need for volunteers falls upon the responsibility of all members of the MLBC to respond in some faction. All members are asked to display at least ONE tree. There was a vote on whether our show should remain an annual event or biannual. The majority vote was for an annual show and will open on Saturday September 21st for one day only at 10 AM, with the first of two demos starting at 11 AM followed by another demo at

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Old Business: The question was brought up as to should our Club offer to pay for outside experts for special presentation and demos? The going rate is $250 plus travel and plant. Moat often the totals run in the $500 range for just one demo presentation. Kathy Owyoung said that GSBF has $500 grants available for “out of the way places” such as ours. Our Club would submit a proposal, and if granted, we would then write an article regarding the presentation. Bob Dean suggested we set up an ad hoc education committee to further

For the “Show and Tell”, segment of our meeting, Doug Lau picked up a variegated elm tree 15 years ago and made it into a “root over rock. He

explained h o w h e glued two r o c k s toge ther to do it. Doug also brought a t i n y a c c e n t plant pot to show that Nikie H o b b a made. It w a s s m a l l e r t h a n a quarter!

E a r l Blackwell brought a Japanese b a r b e r r y b o n s a i t h a t h a s b e e n i n training for only one week and has a very impressive n e b a r i . E a r l indicated t h a t h e paid only $24 for the tree.Mark Donnelly showed his Chinese Elm which he is looking for some help in trimming.Visitor, Donna Pilkington, showed her flowering lilac. ~

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- MLBC News Continued - - Show and Tell -

A hands-on workshop will be offered at our next club meeting. Bring your bonsai trees, including nursery stock for this free workshop. Repotting, styling and pruning ideas will be suggested by club mentors. Please remember to bring your tools, table covering and if you intend to do any repotting, bring your soil mix and potting tray. ~

- May Meeting -

explore this concept including trade offers or joint sessions with other clubs. The GSBF also has a list of speakers available for us to look over.

New Business:Richard McKinstry has tried to set up 3 beginning bonsai classes at Solomon’s Garden Nursery, Twain Harte Nursery and Calaveras Nursery. Calaveras Nursery declined due to remodeling. Sonora Art Walk is another event we attend.Kathy Owyoung announced 4 upcoming bonsai shows in our region. She encourages us all to go.A very fine demonstration was present by Vince Owyoung around the concept of wiring & styling your bonsai & the various types of wire used. ~

- Sonora Art Walk -Our club has the opportunity to participate in the Sonora Art Walk this summer. It is held on the 2nd Saturday evening of each month from 5pm to

8pm. We will be assigned an area i n d o w n t o w n Sonora to present i n f o r m a t i o n regarding the art of bonsai, present demonstrations, display finished bonsai, and to sell

some of your plants with 20% going to the club. All our MLBC members may volunteer to get on-board with this public education event. Please contact Richard if you would like to participate. ~

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Small is BeautifulDoug Lau        Knowing my penchant for small bonsai, Nikie Hobba gave me a teeny, tiny bonsai pot that she made in her college pottery class as a gag gift. The pot measures one inch in diameter and stands 1/2” in height. Well, I p lanted a very small violet in the miniature pot and photographed it for the club to see. Take a look at the pot and compare it with the size of the quarter next to it.        Small can be really beautiful. Thus, if you are a m o n g t h e h u n d r e d s o f millions of visitors to Disneyland who have taken the v e r y p o p u l a r Fantasyland ride, j o i n m e b y humming the “it’s a small world after all” tune!

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Don’t miss these spectacular Satsuki Spring bonsai shows presented by two of Northern California’s famous Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Clubs located in our area: 

Sacramento, CA - May 18 – 19, 2019 - Satsuki Aikokai Association of Sacramento: 41st Annual showing of beautiful blooming Satsuki azalea bonsai at Shepard Art and Garden Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. Show hours are Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM with demonstrations at 1:30 PM both days. “Create your own azalea bonsai” workshop both days at 11 AM (Fee: $20). Raffle, vendors, Satsuki information booth, free parking and entrance.

Oakland, CA - May 18 – 19, 2019 - Bay Area Satsuki Aikokai: 24th Annual Satsuki Bonsai Spring Show "Flowers Abound" at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lake Merritt. Show hours are Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. Featuring Satsuki Azalea Bonsai in full flower bloom. Expert demonstration on styling, educational forums all day, member sales with beginner and Japan imported materials, vendors, silent auctions. Free admission and public parking available.

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1837 Patterson Rd Riverbank, California 95367

Specializing in Japanese MaplesThis stunning Sherwood Orchid Azalea, pictured above, was donated to our MLBC by the Morris Garden Nursery and will be offered for raffle at our next club meeting. ~

Solomon's Gardens Nursery offers over four acres of plants that thrive in the Sierra

Footh i l ls . We have a w ide select ion of both rare and common plants plus thousands of trees to select from that could meet the needs of most any bonsai enthusiast, as well as pots and custom potting soil mixes. Call us at 209 533 9425 or drop in most anytime between the hours

of 8 AM and 4 PM Monday through Saturday, 18180 Blue Bell E, Sonora, CA. We are closed for most holidays & rainy days.

-The Modesto Bonsai Club’s Show -Pictured at left is Sam Adina as he styles a collected juniper at the Modesto Bonsai Club’s show on Saturday, March 30th, .. of which several of our MLBC members attended. ~

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1 - Watering - Now is the time to take the time to look over your garden on a daily basis and adjust your watering to a summertime schedule. Intense sunshine and a spring breeze can dry-out the soil in a small bonsai pot with-in hours of a light rain shower, so close attention to a proper watering schedule is most certainly necessary to keep your bonsai plants alive and healthy.

2 - Fertilizing - Now is the time to start thinking about the first of 3 fertilizer applications for your bonsai in the upcoming growth season. Please take the time to look over the article in this months newsletter on, “Feeding Your Bonsai” as to where one should start.... I would advise that you start now with a spring application of your favorite 12-6-6. For azaleas, rhododendrons and acid loving plants use your favorite low nitrogen or 0-10-10 fertilizer.

3 - Repotting - Serious repotting or root pruning is not advised at this time of year through early November.

4 - Pruning/Defoliating - As with most all trees in our area, drastic pruning is best accomplished in January, however you may lightly prune excessive small growth as necessary most anytime. Now is the time to defoliate most deciduous trees through mid June.

5 - Styling - Better accomplished in the cold winter months however most any time will work. Remove any old wire that has completed its’ job or may be starting to cut into tender bark and limbs. 6 - Insect disease and critter control -Remove dead plant material. Maintain defensive treatments for fungus. Watch for and treat insect infections and scale. 6 - Propagating - Now is the time for rooting some of your favorite cuttings for new spring growth. 8 - The Sun - Rotate all trees at least once a month to insure even growth from all viewable angles of the tree.

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- Air layering - -While we attempt to delay our own inevitable aging, most bonsai enthusiasts embrace the opposite as it relates to our miniature trees. Specimens looking old and even ancient with

weather -bea ten trunks and twisted limbs are prized and va lued fo r their natural artistic beau t y. Now through the end of May is the time to create your new tree through air layering.

The pr inc ipa l o f layering is to force a tree or branch to form new roots at a cer ta in po in t by i n t e r r u p t i n g t h e stream of nutrients from the existing root system. Try it, you may be quite surprised at what you can achieve through this very simple process. ~

This Month’s Bonsai Calendar...

Feeding regularly during the growth season is crucial for your bonsai to survive. Normal trees are able to extend their root system looking for nutrients; bonsai however are planted in rather small pots and need to be fertilized on a regular basis in order to replenish their soil's nutritional content.Basic parts of fertilizer:The three basic elements of any fertilizer are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K), with each element serving different purposes. Each & every container of fertilizer sold in the US today must display within its label the Fertilizer Grade, which is known as the National Standard for all fertilizers. This Fertilizer Grade will be displayed with three numbers representing the specific NPK value in every container of fertilizer. LOOK FOR IT! It is a legal guarantee of the content and strength of each of the NPK elements. A general all purpose fertilizer will display the numbers of 5-5-5 or 10-10-10, etc. The larger the number, the stronger the NPK value. A 10-10-10 grade of NPK indicates the presence of 10% (N), Nitrogen, ... 10% (P), Phosphorous, and 10% (K) Potassium. Nitrogen (N) increases growth of leaves and stems, Phosphorus (P) encourages healthy root growth and Potassium (K) encourages the growth of fruits and flowers.Different ratios of NPK are used for different trees at different times of the year, which is very important to take into account when fertilizing your bonsai. From early spring into mid autumn fertilize at least three times. Indoor trees can be fertilized year around. Do not fertilize freshly repotted trees for about a month; also do not fertilize sick trees.Which fertilizer to choose?During early spring use a fertilizer with a relatively high in Nitrogen content, (something like NPK 12-6-6 to boost the tree’s growth. During the summer use a more balanced fertilizer like NPK 10-10-10, while during the autumn use a fertilizer to

harden off the tree for an oncoming winter, like NPK 3-10-10. The mentioned NPK values are ratios, meaning 5-5-5. is in fact no different from 10-10-10 other than the overall strength of the fertilizer. To encourage blooming bonsai to flower, use a fertilizer with a high Potassium (K) content like NPK 6-6-12. For older trees you might want to use fertilizer with a slightly lower Nitrogen (N) content or reduce the quantity of fertilizer applied.As some fertilizers are sold specifically as “Bonsai Fertilizer”, it is however, still fertilizer like any other, so most any fertilizer with the correct NPK value is perfectly fine for your bonsai tree application.Depending on the retention of water within your soil mix, you may choose to use either liquid or solid fertilizer, and lastly, it is very important to follow the application guidelines as stated on the product’s packaging.

How to feed your trees. Feed your bonsai using the quantities and

frequency as stated on the f e r t i l i z e r ’ s p a c k a g i n g . Y o u c a n c h o o s e t o r e d u c e t h e recommended q u a n t i t y s l i g h t l y f o r trees that are

no longer in training to only balance their growth and heath instead of stimulating it. Many growers prefer to use their own personal form of fertilizer and method of use, so if fish heads and epson salts is your way and it works for you, then go for it, but don’t forget to feed your plants at least three times per year during the growth season, and if you want to control the amount and time of year you fertilize, do not use a timed release fertilizer, e.g. Osmocote, etc.. Finally, here is a very important fact to remember when feeding your bonsai: Do not be particularly concerned as to the Brand-Name on the fertilizer package, rather be concerned more as to the three numbers on the package and the intended use for for that specific fertilizer. ~

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- Feeding Your Bonsai -

- Schedule of Club Field Trips -

Maruyama’s Bonsai Nursery, Sacramento, CA.If interested contact Nikie Hobba at 209-454-9540.

Does the pot make the tree or does the tree make the pot? After all, bonsai means plant in a shallow pot. In my reading and in practice the pot is not the first consideration. Well, not always, I do have a collection of pots and occasionally I will look for the tree that will go into one of these pots. More commonly, I will be looking at a tree and wonder: Do I have a pot for this? The right pot?

The importance of selecting the right pot to plant your Bonsai in is often underestimated. The pot, (as well as additions like grasses, moss, stones, figurines), are important elements to the composition, and should be chosen carefully to display the primary element, ..”The Tree”.

- Schedule of Meeting Events - Meeting Program May 4 - Free mentor guided workshop July 6 - Summer Potluck Picnic Sept 21 - MLBC 5th Annual Show Dec 7 - Annual Christmas Party Potluck

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Selecting The Right Bonsai Pot

Choosing a pot that really suits the tree is difficult, as different variables such as shape, size, glazed or unglazed and color need to be taken into account. Does the pot complement the tree (?), or does the tree complement the pot? Many bonsai students miss this point. If you are selling pots, then of course you would want your pot to overshadow the included plant or tree therein. However, if indeed it is a bonsai composition that you are creating, and not pottery sales, your tree MUST dominate the pot. From experience, the pot is certainly not the first consideration. And finally, it is very important to select a container that is large enough for the tree to sustain its health and to use a pot that is, in terms of design, subordinate to the tree. Remember, simplicity is most often the key. ~

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May 4 - Linda Wise and Shirley Ulm June 1 - Pattie Thoeny and Irene ReyesJuly 6 - Summer Potluck PicnicAug 6 - Unassigned Sept 7 - UnassignedOct 5 - Dave Thoeny & ?Nov 2 - Barbara Grogan & ?Dec 7 - Annual Christmas Party Potluck     

Events By Others.....

GSBF’s Bonsai and Suiseki Garden Museum - Lakeside Park, Oakland California - Open: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 noon– 4:00 p.m. Enter at garden gate across from the Boat House. www.gsbf-lakemerritt.org/

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April 28, 2019 Watsonville, CAWatsonville Bonsai Club: 46th Annual Bonsai Exhibit will be held at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St. Show hours are 11 AM - 4 PM, with a demonstration by award winning Bonsai Master Katsumi Kinoshita at 1:30 PM. Over 50 outstanding large, small, young and old bonsai will be on display. A raffle of bonsai items, plants and the demo tree will follow. Tea & cookies will be served. Plenty of parking for vehicles of all sizes; even for group outings. Member / Vendor Sales area. For more information contact Michael A n d e r s o n a t ( 8 3 1 ) 2 4 7 - 9 0 2 8 o r margiesmemories@aol.com.

May 4 - 5, 2019 Sacramento, CASacramento Bonsai Club: Annual Spring Show at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Rd. Show hours are 10 AM – 4 PM, with a Sam Adina demonstration at 1:30 PM, both days. Large member sales and vendor areas, free admission and plenty of parking. The benefit drawings both days will include the demonstration tree and many bonsai and bonsai related items. For additional i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e : h t t p : / /www.sacramentobonsaiclub.com or contact Lucy Sakaishi-Judd at (916) 300-8103 or e-mail juddbonsai@att.net

May 18-19, 2019 Santa Barbara, CABonsai Club of Santa Barbara: Annual Bonsai Exhibition and plant sale in Fellowship Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre (Corner of Foothill Rd.). Show hours are 11 AM - 4 PM Saturday and Noon - 4 PM Sunday with demonstrations at 1 PM on both days. Free admission. For more information, contact Joe Olson 805-964-0869, email j o e y u c c a s e e d @ v e r i z o n . n e t , o r v i s i t www.santabarbarbonsai.org.May 18 – 19, 2019 Oakland, CABay Area Satsuki Aikokai: 24th Annual Satsuki Bonsai Spring Show "Flowers Abound" at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lake Merritt. Show hours are Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM. Featuring Satsuki Azalea Bonsai in full flower bloom. Expert demonstration on styling, educational forums all day, member sales with beginner and Japan imported materials, vendors, silent auctions. Free admission and public parking available. For further information contact George Haas at gwhaas@comcast.net or visit club website http://satsukiazaleabonsai.org. May 18 – 19, 2019 Sacramento, CASatsuki Aikokai Association of Sacramento: 41st Annual showing of beautiful blooming Satsuki azalea bonsai at Shepard Art and Garden Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd. Show hours are Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM with demonstrations at 1:30 PM both days. “Create your own azalea bonsai” workshop both days at 11 AM (Fee: $20). Raffle, vendors, Satsuki information booth, free parking and entrance. May 18 - 19, 2019 Palo Alto, CAAkebono Bonsai Club and Kashu Suiskei Kai: Annual Show held at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road. Show hours are Noon - 5 PM with a demonstration on each day at 2 PM. Free Admission. Bonsai trees and other bonsai related items will be for sale. Raffle drawings for door prizes and demonstration trees immediately following each demonstration. Must be present to win. For more information call Gary at 650-703-1587. June 1- 2, 2019 San Mateo, CASei Boku Bonsai Kai: 36th Annual Show at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way (next to Beresford Park). Show hours are 10 AM - 4 PM both

September 21, 2019 San Andreas, CAMother Lode Bonsai Club: Fifth Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the San Andreas Public Library, 1299 Gold Hunter Road (off Mt. Ranch Rd.), San Andreas. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with prize drawings immediately following. Vendor and member bonsai-related items will be available for sale. Open to the public with free admission and free parking. For more info, contact Richard M c K i n s t r y ( 2 0 9 ) 2 8 8 - 2 3 3 0 o r e m a i l richardwandr@aol.com. Visit club website at www.motherlodebonsai.org.October 5 – 6, 2019 Thousand Oaks, CAConejo Valley Bonsai Society: 16th Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the Resource Center at the Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oak Blvd. Show hours are 9 AM – 4 PM with demonstrations in the Bandstand at 1 PM both days. Free Admission. No sales of bonsai related items. For information, call Marj Branson at 805-373-1330 or visit our web site at www.cvbs-bonsai.org

Mother Lode Bonsai Club Officers:President -Richard McKinstryrichardwandr@aol.com 209 288 2330Vice President - Sonny Cozzo sonnycozzo@yahoo.comRecording Secretary - Barbara Olivier olivierleigh2@gmail.comMembership Secretary - Nikie Hobba nhobba51@gmail.comTreasurer - Paul Van Natta njvannatta@gmail.com

The Mother Lode Bonsai Club Newsletter is a monthly publication intended for the enjoyment and educational use for all those persons interested in the art of bonsai.Editor/Publisher - Joan Scroggs JScroggsKTVU@aol.com MLBC Newsletter Contributors:

Copyright © 2019

Doug Lau, Nikie Hobba, Irene Reyes

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days with demonstration from 1 – 3 PM. Demo tree will be raffled. Large club member plant sale, vendors, door prizes and our always popular raffles. Admission is free. Dr. Bonsai will be available to offer styling and care tips. For more information contact Marsha Mekisich at eclectic.gardener@yahoo.com. June 1, 2019 Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas Bonsai Society: Annual bonsai show, "Bonsai in the Desert" at the West Charleston Library, 6301 West Charleston Boulevard. Show hours are 10 AM – 4 PM. Headliner is Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai. He will be conducting a lecture at 11 AM followed by a demonstration at 1 PM. For more information please contact Ira Sisson (206) 852-6510 or irasisson@hotmail.com

June 2, 2019 Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas Bonsai Society:On Sunday, June 2, 2019 Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai will be holding workshops by pre-registration only. For more information please contact Ira Sisson (206) 852-6510 or irasisson@hotmail.com June 29 - 30, 2019 Oakland, CASan Francisco Suiseki Kai, California Suiseki Society, Bay Area Shohin Society, and California Shohin Society: Inaugural Bay Area Suiseki and Shohin Show at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave. Show hours are 11 AM to 5 PM Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM Sunday. Suiseki Presentation on Sunday at 1 PM. Large vendor area. Members of all Bay Area Bonsai and Suiseki Clubs are invited to exhibit. Clubs can purchase vendor tables for club sales. If you would like to exhibit or be a vendor, please contact Lisa Harper at lisaharper@me.com, or call (510) 220-3339.

August 24 - 25, 2019 Santa Rosa, CARedwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS): 36th Annual Bonsai Show, at the Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave. Featuring Bonsai Master Kathy Shaner. Bonsai demonstrations both days, 1- 3 PM. Demonstration tree to be raffled. Largest bonsai and suiseki stone exhibition. Large bonsai vendor and plant sales. Exciting silent auctions. Free admission and parking. Relax with the Bonsai Cafe. Contact Bob Shimon at 707-884-4126 or shimon@mcn.org. Visit our website www.rebsbonsai.org