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Saturday, April 12, 2008
20 Mexican Weeping Pine Seeds - Pinus patula - Bonsai
Birch Bonsai
Birch Bonsai
bonsai4me2
50 sec - Oct 16, 2007
Birch Bonsai by Harry Harrington
Height 21"/53cm Pot by Vic Harris of Erin Pottery.
Tree collected in 1999 and chopped from its original 20+ft before being developed as a bonsai.
For further details of this and many other bonsai, please see http://www.bonsai4me.com
LOUSBONSAI.BIZ FLOWERING GARDENIA BONSAI TREE..
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Bonsai tree
Bonsai tree
thebertard
4 min - Jul 17, 2006
Bonsai tree video from the band stilltide. Check out more Stilltide at www.stilltide.co.uk or www.myspace.com/stilltide
REAL ORANGE BONSAI TREE. MAKES REAL FRUIT
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Bonsai ChineseELM-BEAUTIFUL
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NEW 16pc Carbon Steel BONSAI TOOL SET + Cleaning Guide
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Grow Beautiful Bonsai Trees
Grow Beautiful Bonsai Trees
48 sec
Want to grow beautiful bonsai trees? Now you can by learning the secrets that the bonsai masters use to grow them. Create stunning bonsai trees with very little work. http://accent-your-garden.com/bonsai
PonyTail Palm Tree bonsai tree. LOUSBONAIBIZ
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How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : Repotting Bonsai Trees : Professional Bonsai Growing Tips
How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : Repotting Bonsai Trees : Professional Bonsai Growing Tips
5 min - Aug 10, 2006
Learn professional advice on how to repot your bonsai tree, in this free video.
Glass Bonsai Flower Tree Table Centerpiece Artificial
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NHK World Tokyo Eye: Beetle Hunting, Bonsai, Shin-Nakano
29 min - Sep 27, 2007
Matt Alt talks goes on a Japanese beetle safari (01:25), Anna Folies gives a tour of Shin-Nakano (11:42), and Miguel Angel talks about bonsai trees (17:20).
Joseph Abboud Bonsai Silk Pique S/S T Shirt Sz L NEW
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
7" Deluxe Bonsai - Craft Scissors, SCB4-SC622
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How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : Tools Necessary for Bonsai Tree Care
How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : Tools Necessary for Bonsai Tree Care
expertvillage
3 min - May 3, 2006
Learn what special tools you'll need to get starting with the ancient Chinese art of bonsai care, in this free video.
BRAND NEW BONSAI GROW KIT FROM SEEDS PLEASE READ
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How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : History of Bonsai
How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Free Lessons for Beginners : History of Bonsai
2 min - Aug 10, 2006
Learn about the history of the ancient Chinese art of growing the bonsai tree, in this free video.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Bonsai Shohin Cape Honeysuckle - Flowering - Big Wow!
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
2008 Acura RDX
The 2008 Acura RDX is an excellent compact SUV and tech cruiser with some major flaws, such as lousy gas mileage and a difficult interface.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Jack Johnson: Sleep Through The Static
Johnson’s writing can be oblique, but he puts his big heart across, even after announcing that "sometimes a heart is no place to be singing from at all." Indeed, it’s the ingredient that makes Sleep Through the Static hopeful without sacrificing the vigilance needed to stay awake.
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Measure for Measure: The Three H’s
For me, the art and craft of writing a great pop song is based on a few rock-solid principles.
Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights Rock Bamboozle Left
This past weekend saw the debut of Bamboozle Left, the west coast version of the three-year-old emo-heavy Bamboozle festival in New Jersey. For a look at some of the two day event’s hottest performers, including Paramore, Jimmy Eat World and My Chemical Romance, click here.
[Photo: Jackie Butler]
Episode 2 - Net Dating Sites Comparison
Episode 2 - Internet dating sites comparison and Shackles & Swings story. Theme song: "Stain" by megaphone (megaphonemusic.net and podsafeaudio.com). Cool a*s podsafe music: "New Best Friend" by Lejeune (podsafeaudio.com).
Breaking Artist: Robyn
Who: Swedish pop queen Robyn, who eschewed a career as the Scandinavian Jessica Simpson on her way to becoming Sweden's Gwen Stefani. Ten years after abandoning the spotlight following her hit "Show Me Love," the singer is back with a self-titled album that both indie rock geeks and Top 40 radio listeners can enjoy. Sounds Like: A platinum blonde synthesis of Britney Spears and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O, except Swedish. With a team of songwriters and producers that include the Knife, the Teddybears and Kleerup, Robyn explains her new album is "pop music, but it's OK to like it." Singles like "With Every Heartbeat" and "Be Mine!" have already conquered European charts and seem poised to have similar luck here. Vital Stats
Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/blogs/breaking/2008/04/robyn-breaking.php
Video Games Help Virgin Megastore “Defy Market Gravity,” Turn Profit
Virgin Megastores had what they describe as “one of the most successful years” the chain has ever had in 2007 by turning away from albums and focusing on other product. The store “defied market gravity” by transforming into a “lifestyle entertainment shopping destination,” as sales of video games, DVDs, clothing and books all enjoyed increased [...]
Chemistry.com Reinforces Formula with $40M Effort
"I promise not to tell anyone you pluck your eyebrows"
March 30, 2008 By Vanessa L. Facenda As social networking sites continue to steal visitors from dating sites, Chemistry.com is sticking with the formula that helped grow its traffic by 72%. Last year's ... via Technology Marketing
Neon Neon's Eighties Mix: Listen to the Duets That Inspired Gruff Rhys and Boom Bip's "I Lust U"
Neon Neon, a collaboration between Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys and L.A. producer Boom Bip, blend Italian disco, Brazliian beats and Beach Boys harmonies on their debut disc Stainless Style. The album tells the story of real-life automobile visionary John DeLorean, creator of the famed Back to the Future car, as he navigates through all of the excesses of the 1980s, including his affair with actress Raquel Welch and his conviction on cocaine charges. To mark the release of their newest single, "I Lust U," — which features Rhys' duet with Welsh singer Cate Le Bon and wouldn't be out of place on the Human League's Dare — Neon Neon are offering up an exclusive mix of Eighties duets, including David Bowie and Queen, Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield and Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Click below to hear the track, and watch the new video for "I Lust U" above.
Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/blogs/breaking/2008/03/neon-neon.php
Smoking Section: Walter Becker, Rufus Wainwright, The Last Shadow Puppets
Not only will Steely Dan tour again this summer, highlighted by another string of intimate gigs at New York’s Beacon Theatre, but Walter Becker will release Circus Money, the long-awaited follow-up to his amazing album from ‘94, 11 Tracks of Whack. “I’ve been listening to a lot of Jamaican music from the Sixties and Seventies, [...]
The Mad Wife
A woman walks into a pharmacy
Source: http://www.asianromance.com/singleslounge/dating-magazine/view.asp?articleid=15
Excerpts from a Dog's & Cat's Diary
Important Disclaimer: I DID NOT write the diary entries below. Nope. Found 'em online. Additionally, the person who accidentally discovered this posting said they found it on someone's blog. I'd love to give the author credit for this, but I have no idea who that person is or where to find them. Bummer. Regardless, if you are a cat or a dog fan or just need a hearty laugh, here's the ticket:
[Side Note: Now, instead of using my own charms to try to make you smile, I'm having to depend on someone else's instead! Sheesh. Oh, woe is me.]
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"Excerpts from a Dog's Diary"
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
"Excerpts from a Cat's Diary"
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Day 984, I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hearthe noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Day 985, I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now... ="http://edit.journals.aol.com/_do/<!--WEBBOT%20bot=" -- ALT="Site Meter"startspan HTMLMarkup?>" target=_top> var site="SM1GUIDE"
Music Review: Answering Bach’s Call With Color and Stamina
Xiayin Wang’s recital at Zankel Hall on Monday night offered plenty of evidence for her success.
Kirk Franklin: The Fight Of My Life
The return of their classic style on Long Road Out of Eden gives fans ample reason to celebrate, though it’s hard to escape the sense that Henley and company, while rebuilding the perfect beast for the 21st century, have left out part of its original heart.
Source: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2892625&ct=5074123
Jerry Kravat, Musician and Manager, Dies at 72
Mr. Kravat was a leading New York City nightclub and concert booker, bandleader and producer who was the longtime personal manager of the singer Barbara Cook.
ENCORE ... Signal Hill Alumni Choir of Tobago sings its way into Antiguan hearts
Antigua Sun Apr 5 2008 8:24PM GMT
Cheap Trick in right royal do
Legendary power-pop rockers to play headline show at prestigious London venue.
Source: http://www.crowdsurfer.com/index.php3?id=20020822150859
Joni Mitchell: Shine
Despite her claim of detachment on "If I Had a Heart," the heart of a poet still beats, however dimmed by disappointment, on Shine.
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A Women’s Mariachi Band Sings Its Way Through Traditional Male Turf
Mariachi bands have commonly featured women as singers, but all-female ensembles like Reyna de Los Angeles, which is featured in the documentary "Compañeras," have been rare.
GRAMMY Award winning 'God's voice in living colour', the Soweto Gospel Choir, performs here next month. more...
Fiji Times Apr 5 2008 7:36PM GMT
Weezer N' Roses
Weezer confirmed to open for Guns N' Roses.
Source: http://www.crowdsurfer.com/index.php3?id=20020822150439
Marc Cohn: Join The Parade
While the tragedy of Katrina informs the album, Cohn’s focus on the tenuous thread between living and dying isn‘t merely external—it draws from his own brush with mortality in a carjacking attempt just weeks prior to the hurricane. His close call with a stray bullet adds first-person resonance to "Live Out the String," which deals with survivor guilt and poses a provocative question: what do you do with the gift of being left alive?
Source: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2892625&ct=5026367
Ulmus Crassifolia
General Information: Also called Scrub Elm, Lime Elm, Texas Elm, Basket Elm, Red Elm, and ...
Source: http://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a2466763.html
Ixora
It has a lost of common names like ponna, kheme, chann tanea, pan, todong periuk, pechah periuk, ...
Nicole C. Mullen: Sharecropper’s Seed, Volume 1
As a singer, Mullen maintains an invitingly understated tone, admirably avoiding the temptation to over-sing—a chronic flaw in much modern pop and R&B. Her original songs are engaging, if a tad saccharine at times, and the potent hybrid sound she’s planted on Sharecropper’s Seed is proof of a fertile imagination, indeed.
Source: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2892625&ct=5014669
Tamaricaceae
Pruning and wiring: Pruning should be carried out at the right time for each species as some ...
Toronto Symphony Orchestra member seeks violin left at streetcar stop
Macleans Online Apr 5 2008 6:10AM GMT
Eagles: Long Road Out Of Eden
The return of their classic style on Long Road Out of Eden gives fans ample reason to celebrate, though it’s hard to escape the sense that Henley and company, while rebuilding the perfect beast for the 21st century, have left out part of its original heart.
Source: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2892625&ct=4999123
Ulmus Parvifolia
Ulmus parvifolia, var 'Catlin', is a sport of the common Chinese elm. It is partly ...
Liquidambar Styraciflua
General Information: Sweetgum grows naturally in a narrow pyramid. It has glossy, star-shaped ...
Carrie Underwood: Carnival Ride
If the 24-year-old performer hasn’t lived all the stories she sings, her whirlwind climb to the big time informs the rush of hopes and emotions contained on Carnival Ride, an album that mainstream radio listeners should find to be just the ticket.
Source: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2892625&ct=4970495
President's Corner
by John Callaway
April is here and, with it, warmer weather. But, don’t forget our crazy late freezes. Last year a late cold snap caused several days below freezing. Many bonsai were unnecessarily damaged by the cold. When freezing temperatures are expected, be sure to protect newly repotted or cold-sensitive trees. If you are planning on being out of town, let a club member know so that they can check on your trees. It would be a shame to ruin years of development in a few nights of cold weather.
The annual Spring Show at Yew Dell Gardens is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 26th and 27th. We will need plenty of members to show trees, work the greeting booth, and man the vendor area. The club has an assortment of young junipers, elms, maples, and other trees to sell in the vending area. If you have an older specimen that you would like to part with, why not add it to the vending area? The club will accept donated items or require 15% of the sale.
Tuesday, April 22nd
The Greater Louisville Bonsai Society has been invited to display in the lobby of the National City Tower building on Tuesday, April 22nd (Earth Day) between the hours of 11am and 2pm. This small bonsai display will be viewed by nearly every person who will travel through the lobby during lunch time. This is a great opportunity to get more information about bonsai and the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society out to the public. We will also have the opportunity to promote the Spring Show at Yew Dell Gardens the following Saturday. We need a commitment from several club members who can help setup and display during the day. Please contact me by Tuesday, April 8th if you’re interested in helping in some way.
Due to the Spring Show, the 2nd Tuesday and following Saturday meetings will be later in the month.
4th Tuesday (April 22nd)
This month the 2nd Tuesday meeting will be moved to the 4th Tuesday to prepare for the Spring Show at Yew Dell Gardens. On Tuesday, April 22nd at 7pm, we will meet at Bon Air Library to prepare trees for the Spring Show. This will include cleaning of pots, soil surface, trunk, branches, foliage, and any small adjustment and fine wiring. Please bring trees, cleaning cloths, and stands. Come ready to work.
Following Saturday/Sunday (April 26-27)
The following Saturday meeting for April will be Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at Yew Dell Gardens. This is the annual plant sale at Yew Dell, starting their spring season. This year the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society will be having their Spring Show in the Bank Barn. This is will give the club more than double the space to display trees and information about bonsai. We will need every club member’s help to display, answer questions, work the greeting booth and vendor’s area. Setup will be on Thursday and Friday, April 24th and 25th, from 10am until 5pm. The majority of the work will need to be completed during these times. If you cannot make it during the day on Thursday or Friday to help setup, please arrive early Saturday morning to complete setup. Club members will be available on Saturday morning, April 25th starting at 8am.
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From the Editor
by George Buehler
For me, transplanting season is in full swing for my deciduous trees. However, due to the weather, I still have them in the garage. I have been bringing them out slowly and putting them on an enclosed porch to get some sun. This is the most enjoyable time in the bonsai season. Watching the trees come back to life from their winter’s nap is a great satisfaction. Knowing that they are ready to go through another growing season, and that they have made it through the winter, is exciting.
About 10 years ago, I purchased starts of a plum, apricot, and cherry from a grower in California. Last year, the cherry bloomed for the first time. This year, the plum has already started blooming, also for the first time. The apricot has never bloomed – perhaps next year. I always enjoy seeing the azalea bloom, but, when I see the fruit trees bloom, it gives me a different feeling. I was about to give up on the fruit trees but now I will continue on with them. I doubt that these trees will ever be specimens, but, as long as I can get them to bloom every so often, I will continue working on them. The trunks are not very big, probably because they have been in a bonsai pot for most of their lives. I probably will plant them in the ground for a few years to see if I can get the trunks to have some size. One thing I have learned is that there is little trunk growth when the trees are planted in a bonsai pot. However, when planted in the ground, the trunks of bonsai grow in size. They only need to be in the ground for a couple of years to see a big difference.
Because I don’t have a lot of space available to plant my trees directly in the ground, I have found that I can plant them in florist pots and get similar results. I typically use two gallon pots, using a potting soil like ProMix, not bonsai soil. I also apply plenty of a balanced fertilizer through out the growing season. I try to stay away from a high nitrogen fertilizer because I don’t want to get a lot of “green” growth, just trunk growth. For me this has seemed to work fairly well. The biggest problem with using a potting soil is watching the water content of the soil. I use a moisture meter to monitor the water levels in the ProMix.
We have two new contributors this month. The first is Ross Scott. Ross lives in Berea and recently joined the GLBS. When I first met him, I found he was a botanist so I asked if he could write some articles for this newsletter. Within a few weeks of asking him, he submitted two articles. The first, starting on page 2, is sort of an introduction of his experience and the second, starting on page 3, is a nice introduction to bonsai provenance. Ross has promised to send in more articles several times a year.
Our second new contributor is Brian Schanding. He also has a space problem but wanted to plant some trees in the ground. Read about his solution starting on page 4. Brian has promised to send in follow-up articles on what he finds using his raised bed. It always amazes me that other bonsai artists have found ways to enhance their bonsai in novel ways.
We also have another fact and care sheet prepared by Randy Davis, starting on page 6. I hope the readers are keeping copies of his fact sheets, since they give complete information on species upkeep.
I hope you are finding the newsletter informative and with the help of some our members, worth showing it to non-GLBS members with the hope of getting them to join. Always, at this time of year, we have some members who choose not to renew. If you know of some members who have chosen not to renew, ask them why and let us know. Perhaps we are not giving them what they need to stay club members..
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