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Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - June 2008

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Shows are busting out all over

Term of the month: LIGNIFICATION

If you ever wondered what makes bonsai woody on its branches and trunks, then lignification is the answer.
This factor allows the miniature trees to grow with a brown and rough surface; however this may vary according to the variety of tree.

Well here, we are in June and once again, it seems like everywhere you turn there is an ad for yet another bonsai show or conference. There is Dawes Arboretum, MABA in Indianapolis, ABS in San Antonio, Bonsai Societies of Florida’s Si-Diao, Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society in Colorado, Four Seasons Bonsai in Michigan; not to mention our own One-Day Bonsai Show on June 21. (See our ad on Page 7) This will be in place of our monthly meeting. Of course, this is just a bit of a shakedown cruise for our upcoming Ohio Bonsai Exhibition in October. We will set up at 8am, and the doors will open to the public at 10am. To help us all look to getting our trees ready we are including a few articles on getting your trees ready and accent plants. So, get out there and get those trees ready, then bring them out to the one-day show. Think of it as a pre-judging of what needs to happen before your tree is truly ready for the exhibition in the fall. Please also check out the “mascot” tree that is a donation of Keith Scott (page 5)

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - May 2008

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...bring May....

Term of the month: NEBARI

Commonly known in horticultural terms, as buttressing, Nebari is simply the
spreading of roots above the growing roots just beneath the bonsai base. It is this
characteristic actually, which makes bonsai well anchored and grounded. This is also,
what allows the trees to grow with a matured appearance.

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - April 2008

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Don't be foolish

Term of the month: GRAVITAS

Bonsai is generally known primarily for this property. Gravitas simply holds
everything about the physical weight, the maturity, sense of dignity and the illusion of
mass that are all unique to these miniature potted trees.

Well, as so many of us do at this time, I find myself with mentally crossed

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - March 2008

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In like a lamb...?

Term of the month: RAMIFICATION

This is simply the process of splitting the twigs and branches of bonsai to form smaller sizes and shapes. This is possible by pruning, but can also occur through leaf reduction.

This is one of the most interesting issues I have put together yet. Mostly due to the fact that we have so many contributors with valuable information to add to the "Let's Talk Dirty" section that begins on page 4. Last month we included a letter and information about the possible budget cuts and their effect on the National Arboretum and its Bonsai and Penjing collections. If you wish to see more about the possible ramifications of these cultural budget cuts please follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxMHF0jJ3i4

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - February 2008

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New Features and Club Benefits

Term of the month: MINIATURIZATION

All bonsai conform to this characteristic. As a result, expect then to see a
bonsai in its smallest form, enough for it to grow in a pot or container. However, what
is truly interesting about the trees is that although they stay small, they feature an
appearance and look, that is mature.

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - January 2008

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More Resolutions

Well, I know I gave you things that you can do for your club last month, but
here are a few more. These come from the current president of the American Bonsai
Society, Pauline Muth, and are perfectly aligned with our "So you...." program feature
at this month"s meeting.

I will only grow the number of bonsai I can really take care of and

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - December 2007

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Celebrate the Holidays

This Months Program
December 9th at 5:00 P.M.
We will be holding our annual holiday dinner at Dynasty Grill Buffet located at 7661
Farmsbury Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068,(614) 861-8899.

Make a New Year's Resolution
You joined this society because you
were interested in bonsai; you might as
well get the most out of it. Here are

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - November 2007

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Our "Matriarch" is gone

Unfortunately, I get to start another month with
sad tidings. As many of you have heard by now, we lost Carolyn Jean Puderbaugh on
November 3rd. She was the wife of Max Puderbaugh, who preceded her to the land of
immortal trees. She was an enthusiast in her own right, as this photo from the
September workshop shows. She died at home in her sleep, at the age of 80.

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - October 2007

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Be Prepared

First, this month I would like to start by offering condolences to our own Zack
Clayton, on the recent passing of his father. Most, if not all, of us know what it is like to
lose a loved one. We wish you and your family the best, Zack.
Now, as you prepare for putting your trees to rest, here are few things to

Columbus Bonsai Society Newsletter - September 2007

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Be on the lookout

There are many things to watch for at this time of year. Watch the maples for changing color; once they start changing, fall repotting may happen. (ODNR predicts for this to happen by late Sept. to Mid-Oct.) Watch your local, Lowe?s, Home Depot or Nursery for seriously marked down stock. Watch out for early frosts. And Watch your