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	The Cape Fear Bonsai Society: meets in the New Hanover County Arboretum at: 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC. 28403

	2024 - Meetings are typically on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Dates and times change as necessary.

	January 21

	Presentation & Workshop on Parson's Junipers with Ed Lauer of the Triangle Bonsai Society.
	When: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 11:00 AM Where: Educational Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 What: Parson's Juniper Workshop - Ed will give a talk about Junipers and various styling options. He will then work with members on the workshop trees. The Junipers we selected will be challenging but have great potential for several bonsai styles. There will be a $50.00 fee which includes the tree (Juniper's in 3 Gallon Containers) and the workshop.
	* 2024 Dues are due: Individual Member $40 Family $45 at the meeting or, Checks payable to Cape Fear Bonsai Society (CFBS) may also be mailed to Mark Rushwald, 1804 Hartefield National Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411. Please *note in memo area that the payment is for 2024 Club Dues.

	February 18

	BYO(T)rees: Spring Preparations
	When: Sunday, February 18, 2024, 2:00 PM Where: Educational Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 What: Spring Preparations including Repotting
	This month we will focus on the needs of our bonsai to prepare them for another year of healthy growth. Bring in trees that you want to work on. Spring is just around the corner. Topics will include: -Regimen of spring preparations for your trees- -Timing for repotting, wiring, pruning, fertilizing, insect and pathogen control Repotting will be a point of attention. Bonsai soil will be available for purchase. - Soil preparation from locally accessible ingredients - Online sources to purchase pre-mixed bonsai soil mixes (and supplies) *Azaleas that were part of last March’s workshop with Michael Ring - If you have not yet repotted your tree, trust me it needs it! Bring them in for this session and get advice on root pruning and repotting. This is a challenging repot with a lot of tangled roots to sort out. Let’s take care of them! Give me a call if you have one of these azaleas (717 513 8883) The Parson's Junipers from last month's workshop need root attention as well. So bring in trees that you want to repot or need advice with pruning and wiring. This is a “hands on” work session!*

	March 10 - Second Sunday

	Guest Artist - Young Choe - Internationally Renowned Kusamono Artist

	When: Sunday, March 10, 2024, 11:00 AM Where: Educational Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 What: Kusamono - Lecture, Demonstration and Workshop (Lecture and demonstration in the morning; followed by a workshop in the afternoon for 9 participants. (workshop is full). Kusamono is a Japanese botanical art form. Kusamono are potted arrangements of wild grasses and flowers in unique pots or trays selected to suggest a season or place. Workshop Fee: $95.00 send checks to: Mark Rushwald, 1804 Hartefield National Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411 (please note "Kusamono Workshop" on your check.) The Lecture and Demonstration at 11:00 AM is Free. Non-participants are welcome to stay and observe the workshop for free.

April 21

Bonsai Auction

The Cape Fear Bonsai Society Welcomes you!

When: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration and Preview of items begins at 1:00 PM
Where: Educational Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
What: Up for Auction: All Things Bonsai
- Pre-bonsai starter material & CFBS member's styled bonsai trees
- Featured - Outstanding Young Choe Kusamono arrangement potted in an early (1999) wood fired Ron Lang container
- Bonsai Pots - American handmade bonsai pots by: Ron Lang, Sharon Edwards-Russell, Lynn August, Bob Pruski, Sara Rayner - plus a variety of commercial imports from Japan and China
- Bonsai Accessories including tools, wire, soil, books, magazines


Kusamono Planting by Young Choe in Ron Lang container	View 1 - Inset bonsai container by Sharon Edwards-Russell	View 2 - Inset bonsai container by Sharon Edwards-Russell

Bonsai Pot by Sara Rayner	Woven Container by Pauline Muth	Bonsai Pots by Lynn August

	May 12

	Tree Preparation and Refinements for June 2024 Exhibition
	When: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:00 PM Where: Educational Center at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 What: Display Preparations

	June 15

	Cape Fear Bonsai Society Annual Exhibition and Sale
	*Set-up:* Friday, June 14, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM When: Exhibition Opens to the Public on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Auditorium at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 What: Annual Exhibit of bonsai trained and maintained by club members Sales of bonsai, pre-bonsai trees, bonsai pots, books and tools Auction - Silent Auctions of bonsai related materials Live Demonstrations and Q & A - will be conducted throughout the day Free and Open to the Public - Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite bonsai (The People's Choice Award) (Cash and Checks only for sales)