Message 5mmtke PtestdeutThe FallShow is just around the comer. Abe Far is

our show chairman and Cary Valentine is co-chairman. Iknow they will do an excellent job. The Fall Show, asalways, needs volunteers to help. There will be sign upsheets at the back table. Please sign up, even if you canonly volunteer a few hours of security, or perhaps bring insome food to share. Set up and take down are veryimportant and we always need help, even if you are new itis a great way to learn and meet new members. Everyoneis welcome, even if you can not stay and help, do stop byand see the show.

Next on our list is our Fal l October Lake PowayPicnic and Auction. Start setting aside items for thisreally fun auction. The club provides the meat and the restis pot luck to share. This is always a great relaxing day.

Niseiweek is Aug 14th-22nd, www.niseiweek.org at244 South San Pedro St. Little Tokyo, LA. This isa Japanese American cultural event, both fun and exciting.We are not having a bus trip this year. But you may stillwant to go and see lkebana the week end of 14th & 15th,10am to 5pm each day and the Nan Pu Ka i Bonsaiexhibition the week end of 21st & 22nd, 10am to 5pmeach day.

The GSBF convention XXXIII "New Face ofBonsai"will be in Santa Clara Oct. 28th -31st. Our clubonce again will be sending someone as a lucky PowerofOne.

The August meetingwill be held in room 103

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Tina Floresand TedMatson

pictured withthe finisheddemo tree ;

from the July f‘2010 SDBC imeeting inSan Diego.The demo

material wasa juniper.Congrat‑

ulations Tina!

Power of one is where the SDBCselects a club member and pays fortheir full registration.

The lucky winner still has to pay their way to theconvention and hotel room and any workshops that theywould like to take. But the lucky winner saves $260.00.If you would like to be considered as a power of oneplease E‐Mail me @ caryme2@yahoo.com "why I wantto go to the GSBF convention," or bring it to the next clubmeeting. Good luck!

Happy growing and keep watering!

532/! (4/1/1521!I n s i d e t h i s issue

Club President's Message p1 Club Officer Information p3 June Intermediate Pictures p6August Program p1 July Meeting Minutes p4 Membership Update p7August Education (Bgnr & Interm) p2 San Diego Fair SDBC Pictures p4 Refreshment & Benefit Drawing p7Beginner Class Pictures p2 Bonsai Ideas#104 p5 Calendar of Events p8SDBC Pavilions at the WAP p3 Stuart Shim-HB-101 p5 Meeting Agenda p8

At our July meeting, Ted Matson did a very nicelecture and demonstration for us. We all had a chanceto learn and enjoy the program. We are always happy tohave Ted visit our club, and many thanks to Ted for hisgenerous donation.

In our August meeting, we are fortunate to have JimGremel conduct a demonstration at our club, all the wayfrom Occidental California. Jim is a bonsai artist and hasmany other talents. He has studied the art of bonsai withMas Imazumi, Kathy Shaner, Dennis Makashima, andMarco Invemizzi.

In addition to bonsai, Jim is a pottery artist. You willfind his luster glazed pottery in galleries throughout theUS. He is also an expert in annealed copper wire.

Picture:Abe FarBesides many techniquesfor developing bonsai, he doestwisted designs with shimpakuwhich are called Yamadoristyle. Several weeks ago in agathering with bonsai friends,one friend mentioned having ashimpaku with very long steam.He did not know what to dowith it. Another friendsuggested he “Gremelize It

Jim is doing a Yamadori workshop demonstrationafter our general meeting then will continues helpingmembers to finish their Yamadori.

We all are glad to welcome Jim Gremel to ourAugust club meeting. He is a true friend.

Abe Far, tst Vice President

{gaginners ClassWe potted the little olives into brown bisque

bonsai pots and the trees showed very goodprogress. Most of them have sprouted newgrowth due to being cut back earlier in thesummer. This is the way that we develop treesand the little olives are at the beginning of along journey to become a bonsai. How manywill we see in a show someday? Thank youvery much, Dave Rochester and all of thededicated volunteers who keep the beginnersclass running smoothly!

\ For August, we start the last beginnersclass of the year. We will be using niceshimpaku junipers, with fine foliage and good

growth. The class is already sold out, so if youmiss this one, besure tosign upfor the first‘class in January, 2011! Dave Rochester hasgraciously agreed to conduct this session forus, using his excellent Powerpoint presentationthat makes the information more clear andaccessible to the beginners. Thank you, Dave!

Jgeginners Class picturesBelow are various pictures of the July beginners class.They were working on their olive trees. During this class,

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Jutermealinte ClassIn July, Stuart Shim entertained us with his engaging

stories and taught us about HB101. He also brought along _some new potting material, made from crushed glass andfoam, that is a substitute for pumice. Stuart was wellreceived and we all enjoyed his visit very much. He alsosold out of the HB101that he brought! Thank you, Stuart,for coming down and talking to us.

For August, we had planned to have John Voss withhis big juniper trees. But this will have to wait. Instead, wewere delighted to hear that Jim Gremel will be bringing tenlittle junipers, at $15 each, to demonstrate to theIntermediate class. He will be instructing on his techniquefor wiring and twisting junipers at an early age. Thisprovides the tree a lot of movement and interest to thetrunk. So, John will conduct his class in Novemberinstead. Folks interested in Jim Gremel's class andtechniques can call or email Cary Valentine to reserve aspot. Spots are limited and the trees are inexpensive, sograb it while you can! Find Cary's contact information inthe list of Board members.

Joanie Berkwitz, VP Education ‑760-431-1014, mold40@roadrunner.com t

they trimmed, wired and reported their trees. I could see the happyfaces and smiles as I approached the club members with my camera inhand. If I missed you this time, I'll try and get you on the next round.Keep up the good work and also your enthusiasm. There is a lot tolearn. Mario Condit, Editor

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firm @iego Jgonsni Club flavilions at the Wild (Animal flnrkJuly volunteers included another great group. Neil

Auwalter, Susan Baker, Maria Barbosa, SallyBencargey, Alan Burrows, Andrew, David, 8. MarthaChoy, Maria & Tina Flores, John Jackson, Forrest &Michelle Vess, Marty Mann, Sally Prestele, Harlan &Mary Ann Price, ' lyn Stevenson, Charlie Tamm, Cary& Steve Valentine, Dennis Wagner, and Dave Woodall.Painting, cement work, debris clean-up, and watering weredone in the construction area while bonsai trimming,styling, refining, weeding, fertilizing, and watering weredone in the lower pavilion. Everyone enjoyed a reprievefrom the very warm temperatures with refreshing recipes:Mary Ann's wonderful kumquat bread, Martha'soutstanding beef burritos, Cary's energy-rich cookies, and'lyn's ever-changing lemonade. Special thanks to all! Anadded thanks to Tom Ohgi from San Pu Kai for hisdonation of screening wire which is now in our supplycloset.

Currently, there are over ninety names on our volunteerlist for the Bonsai Pavilions at the Wild Animal Park.Usually, there are about twenty+ members who come outon the third Saturday to help with various chores. This iscommendable and these dedicated members deservethanks from the entire Club. it would be great if everyvolunteer could reach a goal of 100 hours of volunteer timebefore we open the new Pavilion in May, 2011. Many havealready surpassed that goal ‐ THANK YOU! We alsowelcome any other Club members who also want to jointhis cadre of special people.

lyn Stevenson and Dave Cuthbert in front of Kapanda Falls at the SDBCeeting in May at the WAP. Photo courtesy Mario Condit

Dave Cuthbert, the Wild Animal Park's VolunteerCoordinator, will be with us at the August 21st workdaysession to help volunteers complete their registrationforms and take photos for the required ID. cards. Heattended our May picnic and many volunteers completedthe forms at that time, but several have yet to finish thepapers necessary for the WAP. It will be mandatory in thenear future for admission to the back gate so be sure toattend that session if you are still lacking the correctcredentials. He will also have a supply of the red volunteershirts if still needed by anyone.

'lyn Stevenson, SDBC-WAP Liaison

The Bonsai Wire is a monthly publication of the San Diego Bonsai Club. All articles are provided by 8080 members. All articles mustbe received no later than 10 days after the club meeting by the The Bonsai Wire Editor, Marlo Condit (mario.oondit@sbcglobal.net).Shirley Kavanaugh Jr. is responsible for folding, labeling, and mailing. If you have any questions about article placement or specialrequests, please call the editor (see belowfor contact information)and leavea message. i will try to respond to you as soon as possible.

7139 30mm WuIs a published mon th l y by t h e San Diego Bonsai Club, i n c . a non-profit, educat ional organization 501 (c ) (3).

firm .51er Jgonsm Club {30qu Members- President: Steve Valentine

(760)445-2548caryme2@yahoo.com

- 1st Vice President: Abe Far(619) 234-3434

- Corporate Secretary:Joyce Goldman(760) 736-4735jgoldmankfx@yahoo.com

- Past President: Cindy Read

- Historian: Cary Valentine- Public Relations: Maria Barbosa

,(619)606-6523,bonsaigarden@earthlink.net

- Librarian: Jim Rendinaabefar@cox.net

0VP for Membership: Cary Valentine° (760)445-2548

caryme2@yahoo.com- VP for Education: Joanie Berkwitz

(760) 431-1014mold40@roadrunner.com

- VP for Special Projects:Maria Barbosa(619) 606-6523bonsaigarden@earthlink.net

0Treasurer: Maria Barbosa[see contact information above]

(619)258-0469perclr@cox.net

e Japanese Friendship Garden, BonsaiCurator: Fred Miyahara(619) 286-8602tmiya@cox.net

- Wild Animal Park Bonsai Pavilion:Curator: Steve Valentine(760)445-2548WAP Liaison: 'lyn Stevenson(858)486-4805

- Web Master: Kevin GreyWebmaster@sandiegobonsaiclubcom

- Sales Manager: Tom Anglewicz- Benefit Drawing Mgr: Jason Tucker- Refreshment Coordinator:- iNellie Downie, (858) 581-91510 The B nsai Wire Editor:- lMario Condit

1(619)463-1648mario.condit@sbcglobal.net

OFall Sh0w Chair: Abe FarCo-Chair: Cary Sullivan-ValentinePlant Sales: tbdReception: tbd

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San @iego $onsaz' g;f[u6 a.Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Members gN

July 11th, 2010 ‑1. Call to Order: The regular meeting of members of San Diego Bonsai Club was called to order at

10:30 am by Steve Valentine, President. A quorum was present.2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes for the June 13, 2010 meeting were approved.

3. Reports

> Steve Valentine, President 1)Announced there would be a memorial for long-time member Bill Murphy following themeeting; 2) Reminded everyone about the Orange County Fair and Nisei Week in LA’s Little Tokyo.> Maria Barbosa, Treasurer 1)Total in banks as of 6/30/2010 - $10,759.68; 2) Anyone requiring a donation receipt fortax purposes, please see Maria.> Cary Valentine, Vice President/Membership, 1)We|comed new members.> Joanie Berkwitz, Vice President Education, 1)Thanked Dave Rochester and everyone who assisted in the begin‑ner class; 2) Announced the beginner class starting in August is sold out; 3) Thanked Stuart Shin/Marketing Representa‑tive for HB-101 for the very informative presentation on soils products> Maria Barbosa, Vice President/Special Projects, There are no new trips planned.> ’lyn Stevenson, WAP Bonsai Pavilion Liaison, 1) The next Pavilion work day is Saturday, July 17- 9 am. to 12Noon. 2) A member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors provided a $15,000 grant for the new Pavilion. Thisis the second grant we have received for our project.> Tom Anglewicz, Sales Manager, Added HB-101 to the inventory.

4. Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a m . Abe Far, Vice President,introduced the Guest Demonstrator ‐- former GSBF President Ted Matson. In August, Jim Gremel will be guest demon‑strator. The meeting will be held in Room 103.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joyce Goldman, Corporate Secretary

5a» @iego JnirThis article features some of the SDBC

members at the San Diego Fair. Below isShirley Kavanaugh providing guidance onhow to create mame or shohin size bonsai.This is her specialty. The small specimenshave special watering needs as well asspecific humidity to keep them healthy. Thisis both due to the small size of the pots andthe root system. She is on the demostrationstage in the floral area.

Above are Abe and Cristina Far. They are I,providing a demonstration on pinching andtrimming a juniper. There are several bonsaispecimens on the table. Above and right areCristina, Abe and Dave Woodall. To the .immediate right iis Joanie Berkwitz. She too isdemonstrating trimming one of her bonsai.

, During their work, passersby would stop and askquestions about bonsai in general. This is anawesome venue to be able to promote the club.The group had SDBC flyers and handed themout. Thanks for taking the time to volunteer forthis activity and promoting the SDBC.

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' #104 August, 2010Watering is important during the summer months. Don't

overlook the obvious drying extremes in a shallow bonsaipot. Root systems are stressed and continued moisture is amust. Neglect will cause twig dieback, leaf drop and leafdroop. Summer stress weakens a tree and threatens itsfuture health. Water more frequently, with shorter soakingperiods. Be sure the soil mix contains some humus to retainthe moisture as well as an aggregate (i.e., pumice, sand,d.g. or lava rock) to encourage good drainage. Earlymorning watering allows foliage to dry during the day. Earlywatering inhibits and prevents the formation and growth ofharmful fungus.

By Marty Mann

While watering your trees, briskly spray the tree'sfoliage to remove impurities and discourages harmfulinsects. Be sure the water penetrates the root ball. Removeexcess patches of moss or build-up of thatch that repelswater. Check the soil levels around the rim of the pot.Provide a ridge to encourage the water to drain into the potrather than over the rim. Keep checking automatic wateringsystems you may be relying on to be sure they arefunctioning properly. Have a bonsai friend keep an eye onthis activity if you are vacationing.

Shohin/Mame specimens do well in shallow trays ofsand or fine gravel. This promotes higher humidityconditions and reduces the risks of drying out. Trees indeep containers may only dry out on the surface, animportant fine rootage growing area, but may be saturatedin the depth of the pot. Test these conditions before anyarbitrary water applications. Watch for signs of poordrainage. Keep neighboring hard surfaces such as benchesor concrete surfaces wet. The evaporative cooling provideslower surrounding temperatures.

Summer months are so important when caring for thetrees. This is a period of extraordinary activity for gardenpests. The warm air and frequent watering encourageinsects such as whitefiies, aphids, scale, mealy bugs andred spider mites. Apply protective fungicides.

HB-101PresentationStuart Shim provided an informative presentation on the

benefits of HB-101, a natural plant super concentrate, aswell as a new type of soil additive product based onrecycled glass called Growstones. Stuart had the attentionof at least 20 of the SDBC members in the intermediatearea. He provided handouts and samples to the audience.

Due to the soil and nutrient balance that is needed for ourpotted trees, it is important to understand the micro‑environment that exists in the pots. A shift in soil moistureretention, or loss of nutrients, can affect or impact yourtree's health. Keeping a close eye on your trees, noticingany changes, and doing the research when you notice a

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Know the shelf life of some common products. Eachproduct is designed to do its own thing. Read the productlabels carefully. The following chart may be used as aguideline for saving materials still in the original containers:

Diazinon(liquid) 3 to 4 yearsIsotox 2 to 3 yearsMalathion 6 to 8 yearsOrthene 4 to 5 yearsSevin (liquid) 5 to 6 yearsCaptan 5 to 6 yearsDaconil* 6 to 7 years(*Ortho Garden Disease Control)

During prolonged storage periods these chemicals shouldbe protected from strong light and heat. Keep all chemicalscool and dry.

Approach your summer activity with an eye to enjoyment ofthe form and color of the trees. Fall will come soon enoughif you keep up with summer care.

if only trees could talk - they do! They exhibit signs that tellyou how they feel. Consider these indicators when you aretroubled by 'tree problems'.

- Misshapen leaves--upward curling of the leaf marginsinto a cup is a classic symptom of damage from either asucking insect, a disease organism or a possibleoverspray of a herbicide. Investigate the cause and applyinsecticide or fungicide as required.

- Color indicators of plant problems-either a nutrientdeficiency in the soil or a problem with the root systemthat is unable to absorb the plant nutrients. The type ofcolor display is important. A pattern of progressiveyellowing of new leaves suggests a nitrogen or irondeficiency. Iron chlorosis will show on new leaves.Nitrogen deficiency affects the older leaves. Investigatethe cause and apply fertilizer as required.

Enjoy the colors of growing plants during these summerdays.

This article has been extracted from the recently publishedbook called"Bonsai Ideas"© by Marty Mann. Material is not to becopiedwithoutpublisher or author's permission. August 2010

change is a constant struggle forany bonsaist. At some point, youwill find a good mix of soil,fertilizer, sunlight, and a consistentwatering routine. Patience isneeded especially if you choose toadopt caring for many varieties ofplant species.

HB-101 is a natural plantvitalizer. Go to www.HB-101.comfor more details. It was also Stuart Shim didapresentationannounced at the meeting, that we on the advantages of usingwould carry HB-101for sale at the f $3.401 3.3 Pa" °f Y°“'tool area. See Tom Angewicz. em' z m g r e g ' m e " at° u r SDBC

Marlo Condit, EditorJuly meeting.

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Jason Tucker(right) is

working onpruning anolive at the

July meeting.The materialsbeing providedby the club are

green, lush,and healthy.

These pictures were provided byAbe Far. The bougainvilleas are full ofbeautiful flowers and healthy greenfoliage. These trees were an awesomebuy and the intermediate group had agreat time trimminng and trying todecide the front and future style. Tyleris pictured above, Joyce Goldman and “‘Kristine Landwehr are to the right. Mario Condit, Joanie Berkwitz

Thanks to Karla Jones ' 'for putting together aposter 3 ‘ " m u f f “ ) ! Celebration yboard with pictures that Abe 2.‘ , ,7had provided. To the right,Larry, Bob, and Garyreceived framed photos of agroup picture with Bill.

To the far right, is one ofBill's trees with accent plant.Below is a group picture,with a toast in hand, to Bill'srememberance.

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Eric Jacobson