Monthly Archives: August 2023

We had another great Destination Asia Festival Show By many measures, the Prairie State Bonsai Society’s show at the Destination Asia Festival at The Morton Arboretum was one of the best ever. One of the primary ways we measure our impact is by the number of people participating in the People’s Choice voting over the weekend.  Most people are willing to cast a vote, although there are always a few sourpusses who refuse to participate. On Friday, we had 320 votes this year versus 416 in 2022, but we…

Outdoor & Indoor: Watering is still a very important job at this time of year. Trees can dry very quickly during hot days. When the soil stays dry for too long the roots can be damaged or even killed. This can have devastating effects on your tree. Now is the time to switch to a low nitrogen fertilizer. The soil should be moist before the fertilizer is applied. This is a time when trees prepare themselves for winter. Trunks and branches will thicken as materials are stored there for…