BSA Notes Nov/Dec. 2012

BSA Notes November/December 2012

By Jane Hebert, BSA Editor

The Bonsai Society of Acadiana (BSA) will meet on Wednesday January 2nd at 7:00pm. BSA meets on the First Wednesday of each month at the Ira Nelson Horticulture Bldg, 2206 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA.

NEW BUSINESS - We encourage members to attend our first meeting of 2013!

RECENT NEWS –

BSA Members welcomed Bonsai artist Dana Quattlebaum to our winter workshop on November 4, 2012 at the home of BSA Members Vic and Jane Hebert. Mild weather and friendship made for a nice day as we worked on a variety of trees.  We appreciate the BSA members that were able to participate and for those unable to participate, we hope to share what we learned including new techniques, styling ideas, and tips on wiring and pruning at our next meeting.  Below are some of the photos taken during the workshop :

 Johnny Hardcastle’s Black Pine

 Dana Quattlebaum explaining wiring & pruning  on Vic Hebert’s ficus

 BSA President Boyd Snellgrove working on Blue Alps Juniper

 From left to right (first row sitting) Vic Hebert, Dana Quattlebaum, Johnny Hardcastle, (standing) Jane Hebert, and Boyd Snellgrove.

FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS –Annual Dues are collected in June.  Dues are $20.00 per person, $30.00 per couple.

BLOG/USEFUL INFORMATION:    Check http://www.acadianabonsai.blogspot.com for any updates on upcoming events, current information on BSA, and a list of vendors/companies that sell quality materials.  This is your best source for information you might have missed if you are unable to attend meetings each month.

UPCOMING EVENTS:                     

January 2nd, 2012                                            BSA Monthly Meeting