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SUMMARY:November General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur November meeting will be via ZOOM.  We will send the link a few days in advance. \nOur guest artist for our November meeting will be Mark Fields. \n  \n \nThe information below was taken from Mark Fields’ website. \nMy passion for bonsai began at about age 9.  I was born in 1959 and raised in Indianapolis\, Indiana.  My dad was a landscape contractor\, as I am today. \nMy dad used to purchase and dig nursery stock from a nursery\, Line’s Nursery\, down the street from where we lived.  Occasionally\, I would go with him and wandered around the nursery one day and found some little mugho pines that the nursery owner had lined out and was training in the ground.  I asked the owner\, Mr. Line\, what he was doing with them\, and he said he was training them as bonsai. I began asking him more about them and visited him more often.  A few days later\, he loaned me two books he owned from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, “Handbook on Bonsai: Special Techniques” and “Handbook on Dwarfed Potted Trees\, The Bonsai of Japan” and told me that I would learn more if I read them.  He showed me how to start and grow plants from cuttings\, prune properly\, and practice other skills as I grew older.  He passed away in the early 1970s. \nMy dad used to bring home shrubs in the back of his truck which was removed from a job and discarded.  When I saw an interesting-looking trunk or shape\, I would remove it and pot it up from the truck.  Most would die within days. Some would survive for at least that year’s growing season.  It was great practice\, and I learned a lot. \nWhen I married and moved out of my parent’s house into a double in 1979\, I moved my bonsai there.  The neighbor next door noticed that I was growing bonsai and told me his father-in-law used to do bonsai.  He went back to his house and got his wife and introduced me.  I told her the story about how her father got me started in bonsai and that he had loaned me his two Brooklyn Botanic Garden handbooks more than a decade before.  She told me to wait a minute and went back into the house.  A few minutes later\, she brought out those very same books and told me to keep them.  I was stunned.  They are now a part of my book collection\, and I still use them as a reference to this day. \nI discovered a bonsai nursery on the southeast side of Indy called Mendel Gardens about that same time.  There I began a relationship with the owner\, Max Mendel.  He sold starter trees\, supplies\, offered free advice\, and critiqued my trees when I asked him to.  He became my second mentor and taught me much of what I know about bonsai today.  I called him the father of bonsai in Indiana.  I spent many weekends wandering around his nursery.  He introduced me to the Indianapolis Bonsai Club\, which I joined.  I have been a member of that organization since 1979 and was president from 2009 – 2012.  Max passed away in the mid-1990s\, and I bought a few of his trees and his personal set of Masakuni tools I treasure. \nIn October of 2004\, I traveled to Europe\, where I met and befriended Danny Use and his wife Ingrid at their Ginkgo Bonsai Center in Laarne\, Belgium.  I went back there in October 2005 and worked for Danny for a couple of days.  I talked them into traveling to the US in June of 2008 to headline the Mid-America Bonsai Alliance in Indianapolis\, their first time here in the US.  They invited me to their nursery in April of 2009\, where I spent 2 weeks straight working side by side with Danny on many of his world-class bonsai specimens.  It was truly an amazing experience\, and I learned so much.  I am a much better bonsai artist because of his teachings. \nI worked for a major pharmaceutical company here in Indy from 1980 – 2010.  I also owned and operated my own landscape business\, Fields Landscape Concepts\, LLC\, founded in 1983 and closed in 2006.  As part of the landscape business\, I have sold bonsai\, pre-bonsai\, and supplies to club members and fellow enthusiasts since the early 1980s.  In 2011\, with a gentle push from friends such as bonsai artist and author Craig Coussins\, and bonsai artist Warren Hill\, I founded my own School of Bonsai. \nFor the second time\, I am married with 2 grown children from my first marriage and a granddaughter and a grandson. My wife Allison delivered twins\, a boy\, and a girl\, in November 2007.  So I am experiencing sort of a second life\, so to speak. \nWith the twins coming along\, I looked for something to do at home rather than being gone every evening landscaping.  In 2006\, with some prompting from my wife and IBC club members\, I decided to start a website and open a new business\, Bonsai by Fields\, LLC.  I perform demonstrations\, lectures\, and workshops using a wide variety of trees.  I also vend at a few major exhibitions throughout the US. \nI recently updated a list of bonsai artists I have either seen in demonstrations\, lectures\, and workshops.  They total more than 60 at this point.  Names such as the great John Naka\, Mas Ishi\, Yuji Yoshimura\, Danny Use\, Ryan Neil\, Masahiko Kimura\, and Bjorn Bjorholm. \nIn 2013\, I finally realized a dream I have always had of traveling to Japan to visit some of the bonsai nurseries there.  I was also able to see one of the major exhibitions there\, the Taikan-ten\, held in November in Kyoto. \nIn early January 2015\, I traveled to Osaka\, Japan\, to study at Kouka-en.  A third-generation bonsai nursery owned by Keichi Fujikawa. It is the nursery where Bjorn apprenticed and is now a resident artist.  I had secured a spot to study for a month there.  What an amazing experience!  It was 7 days a week\, 8 – 9 hours a day of nothing but bonsai.  I was also able to attend the 2015 Kokufu-ten Bonsai Exhibition and the famous Green Club Sale.  While there\, I met Italian bonsai artist Mauro Stemberger.  He visited here in the fall of 2015\, and I am now his midwest agent. \nMark Fields \n  \nSome of Mark Fields’s Bonsai trees\n \nAcer Buergerianum \n \nPinus \n \nPyracantha \nContact information\nLocation: Greenwood\, Indiana\, USA\nEmail: maf71459(at)gmail.com\nWebsite: www.bonsaibyfields.com
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/november-general-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Bonsia Tree & Bonsai Pot Sale
DESCRIPTION:Bonsai Tree Sale \n6158 West Cornelia Ave Chicago\, 60634 \nSunday\, October 17th from 10:30-2:30 \nAs most of you know\, Tony Welninski has passed away and Phyllis is selling the remainder of his trees and pots. Tony had many really nice trees\, most of which are small to medium size. There are a variety of species including pines\, junipers\, spruce\, and many deciduous trees to choose from in his garden. There is also a nice selection of pots in various sizes and shapes. Cash and check payments are accepted. Keep Tony’s memory alive by having one of the trees and pots from his prized collection. \nContinue reading about Tony https://prairiestatebonsai.com/remembering-tony/
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/bonsia-tree-bonsai-pot-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T203000
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SUMMARY:October General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur October meeting will include a 101 presentation by Linda Camp on overwintering your tropicals via ZOOM.  We will send the link a few days in advance. \n  \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/october-general-meeting-in-person/
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SUMMARY:PSBS & MBS – September 26th – Garden Walk Joint Venture with Midwest Bonsai Society
DESCRIPTION:2021 Bonsai Garden Walk \nThe Prairie State Bonsai Society is pleased to announce our second “Bonsai Garden Walk.”  We have one last garden scheduled for September 26th.  Victor Zurcazak’s garden will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the 26th.  See below for Victor’s phone number to schedule your visit. \nThis event is not open to the public\, only our two clubs (MBS and PSBS).  All club members in good standing are eligible to participate and to bring guests.  You can choose to visit as many or as few gardens as you want.  There is no formal registration\, but you do need to call the hosts of the gardens you want to visit to get their street address and ensure there aren’t too many members all showing up simultaneously. \nOur garden walk is the perfect way to enjoy a COVID-19 conscious opportunity to walk through and discuss these personal Bonsai Gardens. It’s an ideal opportunity for members to open their yards and fellow members to tour the environment where they grow and display their trees.  In addition\, there may be trees\, pots\, tools\, and bonsai supplies for sale at some of these gardens. Please note you will need to ask the garden host if they would like you to wear a mask while visiting the garden.  Also\, all social distancing measures will be in effect. \nSunday\, September 26th \nVictor Zurczak\, Skokie\nCall to visit 773-416-0493 \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-mbs-september-26th-garden-walk-joint-venture-with-midwest-bonsai-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T160000
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SUMMARY:Destination Asia Festival - The Morton Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Destination Asia Festival \nThe Morton Arboretum \n \nExplore the diverse cultures of Asia through music\, dance\, food\, and more. Join us for a fun-filled day that will transport you across the globe. \nOn Saturday\, September 25th\, enjoy diverse cultural performances and demonstrations\, various shopping and art vendors\, and local food trucks. \nPSBS is proud to host a booth this year in Arbor Court next to the main Visitors Center. This event attracts new members to our club and provides an opportunity for members to gather and work on their trees while engaging the Festival attendees. \nWe need club members to display a tree or two from their collections. You may drop off your trees upon arrival and pick them up at the end of your visit. If you cannot attend but would like to display your trees\, we can arrange to transport your trees to and from the Arboretum. \nVolunteers are needed to staff the tables. Bring a couple of trees you have wanted to work on but just haven’t found the time or are unsure how to proceed with styling. Expert and novice artists will be available to lend a hand and offer advice. The volunteer tables provide an excellent opportunity to engage with visitors interested in bonsai and grow our club.  \nIf you are interested in volunteering time at the tables or need transport for your trees\, please contact Nick DiBattista (nicholasd_1@yahoo.com or 630-479-2112). \n  \nVolunteers will be able to attend the Festival free of charge if prearranged with Nick DiBattista. \n  \n\nTimed-entry Admission: Passes for Members and Volunteers\n\n\nThe Morton Arboretum is open to the public with new guidelines (7:00 a.m. to sunset daily.) Timed-entry tickets are required for all visitors to help ensure paced arrivals and moderated attendance numbers. Please note: Once purchased\, tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable. \n\nClick here to be directed to the website of the Arboretum for more information about the Destination Asia Festival and to request your timed-entry tickets.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/destination-asia-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T100000
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SUMMARY:PSBS & MBS – September 19th – Garden Walk Joint Venture with Midwest Bonsai Society
DESCRIPTION:2021 Bonsai Garden Walk \nThe Prairie State Bonsai Society is pleased to announce our second “Bonsai Garden Walk.”  We have three gardens scheduled for September 19th. Gardens will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Our one last garden can be visited on September 26th.  See the Schedule below for more details. \nThis event is not open to the public\, only our two clubs (MBS and PSBS).  All club members in good standing are eligible to participate and to bring guests.  You can choose to visit as many or as few gardens as you want.  There is no formal registration\, but you do need to call the hosts of the gardens you want to visit to get their street address and ensure there aren’t too many members all showing up simultaneously. \nOur garden walk is the perfect way to enjoy a COVID-19 conscious opportunity to walk through and discuss these personal Bonsai Gardens. It’s an ideal opportunity for members to open their yards and fellow members to tour the environment where they grow and display their trees.  In addition\, there may be trees\, pots\, tools\, and bonsai supplies for sale at some of these gardens. Please note you will need to ask the garden host if they would like you to wear a mask while visiting the garden.  Also\, all social distancing measures will be in effect. \nSunday\, September 19th \nCraig A. Cronquist\, Carol Stream\nCall to visit 630-244-0155 \nLarry Magee\, Wayne\nCall to visit 630-650-1285 \nJim Beck & Linda Camp\, Wheaton\nCall to visit 630-690-0404 \n  \nSunday\, September 26th \nVictor Zurczak\, Skokie\nCall to visit 773-416-0493 \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/apsbs-mbs-june-garden-walk-joint-venture/
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SUMMARY:September General Meeting - Rock Plantings
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 1 for a Rock Planting demonstration via Zoom by Rodney Clemons.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRodney Clemons and his wife Charlie are the owners/operators of Allgood Bonsai\, in Stone Mountain\, Georgia.  The nursery specializes in premier Bonsai of various kinds.  Rodney is a well-known speaker/teacher and enjoys his travel opportunities in sharing his passion for bonsai as well as workshops and private sessions at Allgood Bonsai.  He curates two public collections and strives to help elevate the quality and advancement of bonsai in the US. \nRodney Clemons studied with E. Felton Jones and enjoyed workshops with many visiting artists like John Naka and Yugi Yoshimura. His style has been formed by studying nature\, drawing heavily on childhood memories of coastal Florida. Rodney excels in capturing the tension in nature and translating it to bonsai. He is best known for his unique “rock plantings” and his love of “Kingsville” boxwood. \n​A few of the highlights are: \n​-1993 World Bonsai Convention in Florida \n-1997 International Bonsai Conference in England \n-Returning guest artist at Brussel’s Rendezvous in  Mississippi for nine years \n-Returning artist at The Winter silhouette Show in North  Carolina \n-Bonsai curator at the Smith Gilbert Gardens \n-Bonsai curator at The Monastery of the Holy Spirit \n“I will always remember the first tree that I climbed and the first tree that I fell from.  My initial glimpse of a bonsai evoked my childhood memories and relationships with trees.  Bonsai teaches the nuances of all the needs and growth habits of each particular species of tree.  Through a lot of time\, dedication and heart a bonsai asks you to care for it in a relatively little bitty container for years on end forging a committed\, symbiotic relationship. Many have said that trees are the best teachers of bonsai so then all the student needs to do is observe and listen to the silent yet potent language of trees. “ \n-Rodney Clemons \n \n  \n  \nAllgood Bonsai’s Winged Elm was accepted into the Pacific Bonsai Museum Collection in Federal Way\, WA. (September 2018) \n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Allgood Bonsai website to view a gallery of trees and educational videos. https://www.allgoodbonsai.com/ \n  \nExamples of Rodney’s Rock Plantings from previous workshops. \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/how-to-get-your-trees-show-ready/
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SUMMARY:Midwest Bonsai Society - 43rd Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur sister club is having its annual show on the third weekend of this month. Please consider showing a tree and taking a workshop. All levels are welcome. The Midwest Show will be held the weekend of August 20- 22nd. at the Chicago Botanic Garden. \nThe exercise of prepping your tree by getting it ready for the show is a great learning experience within itself along with the advice\, feedback\, and compliments you will get during the show. \nOur very own Phil Malhiot is this year’s guest artist. Congratulations to Phil who has been a longtime member and past president of our club. I look forward to the event and supporting Phil at the show. Hope to see you there. \n  \n \n  \nClick here for the event page – https://www.midwestbonsai.org/august-exhibition
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/midwest-bonsai-society-43rd-annual-mid-america-bonsai-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:August General Meeting - Tropical Presentation by David Cutchin
DESCRIPTION: David Cutchin is a 6th generation Floridian and a 2nd generation bonsai professional and grower. Born and raised in the Florida panhandle David moved to central Florida in 2011 to study horticulture at UF following an 11 year career with the Forest Service. This is also when he met David & Linda VanBuskirk of DL Nursery and began training to be a bonsai professional while simultaneously learning how to manage a multi-decades old growing operation. In 2016 David became a student of Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai where he concentrated on technical application and design. Bridging the historically self-taught bonsai application of the southeast and the technical mastery of the west really pushed David to a greater appreciation of the art form and nuances in his home state. With Florida being the most diverse state in the US to practice bonsai\, and his nursery centrally located\, it has allowed him the opportunity to deploy many stylistic approaches across many horticultural applications. Currently in his 10th year\, David teaches temperate\, sub-tropical\, and tropical cultivation through DL Nursery and Mirai Live\, as well as clubs and individuals across the United States.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/tropical-presentation/
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SUMMARY:PSBS Annual Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe that we are just over a week away from our first in-person event in more than a year. \nThis year’s summer picnic is Sunday\, August 1st at Cantigny Park\, 1s151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton\, IL 60189. \nCantigny is a beautiful park that includes gardens\, the Robert R. McCormick House\, and the First Division Museum. \nOur club picnic is the perfect time to come together and enjoy bonsai.  We should take this opportunity to bring a tree to show others and bring trees that we would like advice on.  It is a great time to hang out together and work on trees.  Nothing beats a summer day talking bonsai and wiring trees. \nOur picnic will take place under the shelter at the picnic pavilion. Lunch will take place around noon. The club will provide the burgers\, hot dogs\, and drinks; members are asked to bring their own sides and share if they feel comfortable.  Phil will give a demonstration at 2 pm. \nMembers\, please plan on bringing a tree or two to work on.  The club will have our wire box available if people need wire for their trees. \nI would love to see people bring trees to show the public at this event.  It is not a formal show\, so the trees don’t need to be in perfect show shape.  We want to let the public know about all the trees we are working on.  However\, please do if you are inclined to bring your tree that you are planning to show at the Midwest symposium.  We would love to get a preview of the tree. \nSo we hope to see you on August first! \n  \nPlease be aware that while there is no entry fee to Cantigny\, there is a $10 parking fee per car. \nPlease feel free to call me (Nick DiBattista 630-479-2112) should you have any questions. \n  \nMap of Cantigny with picnic area circled in red \n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-annual-club-picnic/
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SUMMARY:Midwest Bonsai Society June Bonsai Event
DESCRIPTION:June 26 2021 – 10AM-4PM – Wheaton\, IL\nTaking the place this year of the MBS’s Spring Show\n \n\n\nAbout\nAt this time\, the Chicago Botanic Garden is still not allowing Horticultural society events\, such as our normally scheduled May Bonsai Show. In its place\, this year\, we will have a smaller “Bonsai Event” in Wheaton\, IL. This event focuses on the following goals: \n\nBringing members together\, for the first time since the COVID pandemic\, in an outdoor space\nProviding space for some of our regular vendors to sell their wares\, needed by our members who haven’t been able to “stock up” since the COVID pandemic started\nThis low-key event is free to attend. There will be no ‘show’ of trees\, as this is primarily an event for mingling and sales.\n\nCOVID-19 Precautions\nMasks and distancing will be in accordance with state guidelines in effect at the time. \nVendors\nThe following vendors are scheduled to attend: \n\nBC Bonsai (also presenting a workshop)\nKaren Shuman Pottery\nJack Ken Matsumoto Scrolls\nJim Baily\, Victor\, and other members intend to sell some of their trees.\n\n\n\nWe will be selling items from Ivan Watters toolsets and some memorabilia from his collections. \n\nWorkshop\nBC Bonsai will host a Shimpaku Juniper wiring workshop.  The cost for the workshop is $40\, which includes the tree.  The location for the workshop will be across the street from the event in a garage protected from inclement weather.  Contact BC Bonsai as seating is limited. \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe event will be held at 1708 Ashton Court\, Wheaton\, IL 60187. \n(South of Rt. 64 (north Ave.) and West of Rt. 83 (Robert Kingery Expressway)).
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/midwest-bonsai-society-june-bonsai-event/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T160000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai and Bonsai Pot Sale - Fred Tarnow's Collection
DESCRIPTION:The family of the late Fred Tarnow is inviting all members of the Mid-West and Prairie State Bonsai Clubs to a sale of the remainder of Fred’s trees and handmade pots.  There will be some finished bonsai\, but mostly pre-bonsai for sale.  The prices have been reduced to honor Fred’s memory and to make sure that the trees get a good home.\n\nThe dates of the sales will be:\n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 2021\, From 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 2021 From 10:00am – 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us at website@prairestatebonsai for more information and the location.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/bonsai-and-bonsai-pot-sale-fred-tarnow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
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SUMMARY:Learning all about Root Stands for Bonsai display
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting on June 2\, 2021\, at 7 PM\, will feature a Zoom presentation by Christopher Consenza. He has been studying bonsai seriously for about four years and is a BSF district scholarship champion competing for the state title this May.  He taught himself how to make root stands as a result of having too much time on his hands during the pandemic. \nPSBS General Meeting – June 2\, 2021\nWednesday\, June 2\,⋅7:00 – 9:00 pm\n\n 
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/learning-all-about-root-stands-for-bonsai-display/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210417T112211Z
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Sale - Jim Keith Residence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday and Sunday\, May 22-23\, 2021\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm\, Jim Keith will be having a bonsai sale at his residence. Jim will have bonsai and pre-bonsai available for purchase. If you would like to attend the sale\, please email Jim at sequoia65@comcast.net and request his address. \nTHESE TREES & MORE NEED A GOOD HOME
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/july-yard-sale-jim-keith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210301T004533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T000436Z
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SUMMARY:PSBS - May General Meeting - Zoom presentaion by Linda Camp - Air Layering Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Click Here – Monthly Meetings and Videos \nOur meeting on April 5th\, 2021\, at 7 PM\, will feature a Zoom\npresentation by long-time member Linda Camp. She will be showing us how\nto create a pre-bonsai from another tree by a process called air layering. \nAir layering is a very useful tool. Got a tree that’s gone too leggy\,\nbut it has wonderful bark and branches? Air layering can let you shorten\nthe trunk while preserving the upper bark and branching. Got a tree in\nyour yard\, maybe a nice dwarf Japanese maple? You can use air layering\nto turn a nice side branch into a bonsai. \nLinda has been teaching bonsai\, for many years now\, at BC Bonsai\, along\nwith her husband\, Jim Beck. \n \nPhoto by Bonsainut.com
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/psbs-may-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210405T120911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T120911Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Board - April 2021
DESCRIPTION:Members of the board will meet via zoom.  The link will be sent via email.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/meeting-of-the-board-april-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210212T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T201336Z
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SUMMARY:PSBS - April General Meeting - Zoom presentation by Jennifer Price - European vs United States Bonsai styling
DESCRIPTION:All active members from 2020 will have access to the Jennifer Price presentation via ZOOM.  Log into the ‘Members Section’ ahead of the meeting on Wednesday\, April 07 at 7:00 pm. The link will be posted on the ‘Monthly Meeting Page’. \nYou can join right from the website.  Please check that you are able to login to the ‘Members Section prior to the meeting. \nPlease contact me at website@prairiestatebonsai.com if you have issues or questions.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/april-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210312T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T162543Z
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SUMMARY:March Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link will be forwarded to board members prior to the start of the meeting.
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/march-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070401
CREATED:20210216T144055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T221251Z
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SUMMARY:PSBS - Juniper styling demonstration event
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Invite\nNOW OPEN TO FRIENDS AND NON-MEMBERS\nBjorn Bjorholm will demonstrate Juniper Styling via ZOOM \nThe Meeting is limited to the first 50 active members to sign up \nIf you would like to view a live demonstration of Juniper Styling by Bjorn Bjorholm you must REQUEST TO BE PUT ON THE LIST below. This demonstration is limited to the first 50 members to sign up below. \nNOTE: After you submit the request you will be sent an email that verifies you have been put on the list. You will not be added until you do so. \n \nDon’t miss the March 8th Meeting !
URL:https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/juniper-styling-demonstration-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
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