BSA Notes July 2013
The Bonsai Society of Acadiana
(BSA) will meet on Tuesday July 16th at 6:00pm.
BSA usually meets on the First
Wednesday of each month at the Ira Nelson Horticulture Bldg., 2206 Johnston
Street, Lafayette, LA.
NEW BUSINESS - BSA regular Wednesday meeting originally scheduled for
July 3rd will be changed to Tuesday July 16th from 6-9pm to accommodate our guest speaker Mike Rogers with the
BSF Speaker program. We encourage all prospective, new and returning members to
mark your calendars to participate and take advantage of this wonderful
opportunity to learn. No snacks will be served as we feel it would limit our
time with the speaker; however, softdrinks and water will be provided.
RECENT NEWS
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Exhibits:
Presentations: We
would like to thank BSA Director Johnny Hardcastle for his presentation on “Developing
a large Trident Maple”. Johnny provided a non-traditional Trident maple for
discussion and opinions regarding what he has accomplished thus far. He encouraged members to view the tree from
many angles to see just what you are working with in terms of style.
He provided his reasoning and
options to choosing the front of the tree by reminding us all that we are
trying to evoke an emotion when working with bonsai. He contemplated each side
for front views and received input from members on the use of deadwood where he
has previously carved areas.
Members participated in a
discussion of branching, traditional versus what is available. As well as discussion on pruning, working
from bottom to top, getting rid of branches too close or directionally
incorrect. Johnny reminded us when
deciding on branch selection to look at the taper and develop triangular shape.
Johnny also reminded us of the
challenges in the process of finding the basic shape, choosing branches and
adjusting to the tree trying to compensate by pushing growth.
We would like to say Thank You to BSA Members Vic and
Jane Hebert for providing food at the June meeting.
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. You may need to use a Google search to
connect to acadianabonsai. blogspot.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 16th, 2013 BSA
Monthly Meeting with guest speaker 6-9pm
August 7th, 2013 BSA Monthly Meeting
November 2nd, 2013 LABS
@ First United Methodist Church, New Iberia 9-5pm
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