Message510mtie ResidentTHANKYOUALL as 2010 comes to an end, it gives

megreat pleasure to welcome the new board to SDBC.You will see some of the same faces on the board;President Abe Far, Vice President Jim Rendina, VPMembership Cary Valentine, VP Education SteveValentine, VP Special Projects Barbara French Lee,Treasurer Maria Barbosa, Corporate Secretary JoyceGoldman, new LibrarianTyler Doren.

Pleasegive them the same support you gave me. Iwant to thank you all for allowing me to be yourPresidentfor the last 2 years. It has been a fast two yearsand we have had many accomplishments in the club.There has been a tremendous amount of work done in thenew pavilion and I thank you all for physically andfinancially helpingout. Pleasekeep it up in 2011as westrive to finish the new pavilion.

I want to thank everyonewho has come forward toi n s i d e t h i s i s s u e

Club President'sMessageNovemberProgram8080 Pavilionsat the WAPEducationReport8080WAPPavilion Pics

@ecember program

ClubOfficer InformationOctober MeetingMinutesHoliday Party& Sulseki ShowingSan DiegoBonsai Ideas#107LakePoway Pictures

inDecember 2010

help out in the club, bringing in food to share, items forthe raffle. Thanks to those who have chaired the Springand Fall Shows, as well as those who cameout to helpsetup and teardown as well as showing your trees.There is a lot that this club asks of it members, butwe onthe board try to give you, the membership,muchmore inreturn.

Abe is chairing the GSBF 34th convention in Oct.2011 in Riverside. I know he will need a lot of help, soplease be as generous as you always are and help himout and show your support. If nothing else, come to theconvention. As many people say, it is like going to afamily reunion. It is so muchfun and you learn so muchand in addition, you get to meet so many wonderfulbonsai people.

I hope every one has a Happy Holiday Season andHealthy NewYear! .522/! lé/Iaéne

Membership UpdateSDBC PavilionDonorBoardJapanese FriendshipGardenIn Remembrance...Calendar of Events, MtgAgenda

David Nguy did a wonderful job at our November program. He isalways very generous as he donated the demo tree as well as a nice pot tothe club. I am happy to say that Iwas the luckywinner of the demo tree.We all thank David for his generosity and kindness.

Forthe December program, our club PresidentSteveValentine is doinga demo for us. Steve has been involvedwith art of bonsai for many years.Heis the curator of our San DiegoBonsaiClub, Bonsai Pavilionat theWildAnimal Park,which he spends countless hours day after day in the pavilionworking on the trees. I hopewe can find a way to show our appreciation forhis hard work and dedication. He studied bonsai with many bonsaimasters including Kathy Shaner. He is a member of several clubs insouthem California, and he conducts many workshops and demos atdifferent clubs and conventions. SteveValentine

We all do appreciate Steve’s dedication and hard work at our Bonsai Pavilion andwe alsowant to thank himfor being such a good president for the past two years. He has run the club in a very smooth and successfulmanner.

Things that club members may not know about Steve are as follows. Steve is the owner of Arboreal Arts &Gardens. The business focuses on professional Bonsai, Bamboo Fences, and Japanese Gardens & Pruning.Hewas in the floral industry for 20 plus years and did demonstrations as well as displays for the AIFD (AmericanInstituteof Floral Designers) around the country. He has also had the privilege of creating floral arrangements attheWhite House. Steve has a degree in Arboriculture. We all are truly honored to have Steve be the headlinerfor our December program. Abe Far, 1stVice President

\Snn ~@iego Jgonsni Club flavilions at the Wi ld OAnimnl 73am

Everyone has probably heard that the SanDiegoZoological Foundationwhich directs theactivities at the Zoo and the Wild AnimalPark has officially changed the WAP’s nameto San DiegoZoo Safari Park. Manyof us stillrefer to this part of SD County as the WAP as dothe highway signs that direct people to theEscondido site. It will take awhile for everyoneto transition!

Our volunteers have been working in theBonsai Pavilions each and every week. InNovember, a tremendous amount of hoursweredonated by: Newcomer PeterAbernathy, NellAuwarter, Susan Baker,Judy Barnhurst,AlanBurrows, David 8.Martha Choy, Cathy & MarkEdgar,Abe Far, Maria & Tina Flores,JohnJackson, Carey Kennedy, Marty Mann,Steven Mlceli, Jon & Terri Petrescu,Harlan&Mary Ann Price, 'lyn Stevenson, Cary& SteveValentine, Forrest& MichelleVess,John Voss, Dennis Wagner, and DaveWoodall. . . - M ,

Most of the construction work is beingdone inthe upper new area but bonsai maintenancecontinues in the main exhibit so that our bonsaiare kept in show condition. CuratorSteve directsthe weeding, trimming, and fertilizing which areongoing needs for our bonsai. in the

upper area, electrical lines, water lines, anddrains have been installed. Weappreciate theassistance given by WAPstaffmember, CharlesFleuret,with this critical installation also. Themany trenches have now been covered androcks were placed in the upper and lowerPavilion ponds.

At our normal third Saturday workday, thevolunteers were treated to a very generous anddelicious luncheon catered by Abe Far. Hethanked the volunteers for all the time and talentthey donate to the Pavilions. Everyone in turntruly appreciated his special efforts on a ratherrainy day at the Park. Wewere able to enjoy thecamaraderie under the large covered areabetween the Pavilions. Volunteers are regularlyand pleasantly surprised with homemadegoodies and treats by Cathy, Cary, 'lyn, andAnonymous Angels. Many,many thanks toall.

, Al l this activity is heightened nowwith thescheduled opening of the newPavilionon May1,2011. Workers and donors are an inwgralpart of this SDBC project. We hope allmemberswill participate as volunteers and/ordonors. 1y"Stevenson,

SDBC-WAP LiaisonNewPavilionManager

5 . 9 3 : Education for @ecem‘ber

Jaeginneu CluesDecember is a month of rest for the

Jutermedinte ClanIn December,we will discuss winter care for our

trees. Eachmicroclimate is different, andwhere you livecan dictate how you take care of your trees during ourcoldest months.Wewill have a handout that touches themajor points of overwintering care. Please feel free tobring in any tree that you are concerned about, whetherit has leaves that are changing color, or needles thatdon't look bright and green, or perhaps some damagethat you need to understand. People bringing trees willbe entered for a free drawing for prizes! So, show usyour trees, and maybe you will take home a fun gift tool

Joanie Berkwitz, VP Education760-431-1014, mo|d40@roadrunner.com

beginner students and the teachers. Take careof your trees, which will be dormant soon if theyaren't already. Our next beginner's class willstart in January, so please see the nextnewsletter for more information. I've enjoyedbeing the EducationVP and would like to thankDave Rochester, John Voss, and all of thevery capable and willing teachers whovolunteer for each beginner’s class, and makeit all come together for our beginners and ourclub. You are all just wonderful!

December 2010 San Diego Bonsai Club Page 2 of 8

Top left, Dennis Wagner layingelectrical lines. immediate left, Teri,Maria and Tina Flores. Left bottom,Steve. DaveWoodall and Dennislayingwater lines. Below, Jon P.,Cathy Edgar, Steven M., Mark Edgarand Teri. Right, John Jackson layingdrain pipe. Upper right, Cathy and

_ Steven Micelli. Above is the pond' with stone lining. See article p2.

that the pavilion hastaken over the lastfew years. All of the

: 3 . volunteers should beproud of theiraccomplishments.

Pictures byCary Valentine

The BonsaiWire is a monthly publication of the San DiegoBonsai Club. All articles are provided by SDBC members. All articles mustbe received no later than 10 days after the club meeting by the The BonsaiWire Editor, Marlo Condlt (mario.condit@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 below for contact information) and leavea message. i will try to respond to you as soon as possible.

71w Jgonoui MnIs a publ ished month ly by the San Diego Bonsal Club, I n c . a non-profit, educational organizat ion 501 (c) (3).

5o»@iego Jgoluoi Club gourd members‘ President: Steve Valentine ' Corporate Secretary: . Historian: Cary Valentine

(760)445-2548 Joyce Goldman - Public Relations: Sara KersbergenGarym62@yah°°v°°m (760) 736-4735 h:(619) 245-5995

- 1mVice President:Abe Far jgoldmankfx@yahoo.com c: 619-245-5995(619) 234-3434 - Past President: Cindy Read 0Librarian: Jim Rendinaabefar@cox.net (619)258-0469 - Sales Manager: Tom Anglewicz

- VP for Membership: Cary Valentine percir@cox.net - Benefit DrawingMgr: Jason Tucker(760)445-2548 - Japanese Friendship Garden, Bonsai - Refreshment Coordinator:caryme2@yahoo.com Curator: Fred Miyahara Nellie Downie, (858) 581-9151

0VP for Education: Joanie Berkwitz (619)286-8602 - The BonsaiWire Editor:(760)431-1014 tmiya@cox.net Mario Conditmold40@roadrunner.com - Wild Animal Park Bonsai Pavilion: (619)463-1648

- VP for Special Projects: Curator: Steve Valentine mario.condit@sbcglobai.netMaria Barbosa (760)445-2548 -Spring Show Chair-2011: tbd(619) 606-6523 WAP Liaison: 'lyn Stevenson Co-Chair: tbdbonsaigarden@earthiink.net (858)486-4805 Plant Sales: tbd

- Treasurer: Maria Barbosa 0Web Master: Kevin Grey Reception: tbd[see contact information above] Webmaster@sandiegobonsaiciub.com

This newsletter printed byThe UPS Store (www.upsprint.com).4809 Clairemont Dr., San Diego. CA 92117, Ph: (858)490-1690 Fax: (858)490-1695)

December 2010 , San Diego Bonsai Club Page 3 of 8

% San @iego (Bonsai (2qu 5‐ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Members

November 14'",20101. Call to Order: The meeting of members of San Diego Bonsai Club was called to order at 11:00am. by Steve

Valentine, President. A quorum was present.2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes for the October 10, 2010 meeting were approved.

3. ReportsF SteveValentine, President, 1) Announced the slate of the 2011 Club Officers:

President Abe Far1’tVice President Jim RendinaVice President, Membership Cary Sullivan-ValentineVice President, Education Steve ValentineVice President, Special Projects Barbara French-LeeSecretary Joyce GoldmanTreasurer Maria Barbosa

3%Joan Holilday, Christmas Party Event Chair: The 2010 Christmas Luncheon will be held at OnamiRestaurant/North County Fair in Escondido ‐ 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 11. Cost is $25, includinggratuity and room charge.3* Special Events: December 26-31, 2010 ‐ Aiseki Kai Exhibition @ Huntington Gardens

January 15,2011 ‐ Winter Silhouettes @ LosAngeles ArboretumFebruary 26, 2011 - Bonsai-a-thon@ Huntington Gardens (Bus Trip Planned)Summer 2011 - Bristle Cone Pine bus trip

“"r Cary Sullivan-Valentine,Vice President Membership: 1) lntroduwd new members; 2) When paying 2011 dues,please make any corrections to current information.P Fred Miyahara,Japanese Friendship Garden: To accommodate.school holidayschedules, youth classes at theGarden will be the 3" Friday in November and December. in January, the classes will revert to the normal sched‑ule - the 4“1Friday of each month.3 'lyn Stevenson, WAP Bonsai Pavilion Liaison: 1) The Park has actively assisted in progress ‐ backfillingtrenches where water and electric lines were placed and moving large rock.2) in January and February, the fencewill be installed; 3) in January, an organization responsible for the grand opening celebration will be put together;4) December 4 is Volunteer Recognition Day at the Park. A work day may be scheduled that afternoon;5) Donations received in October/November have been included on the donor board.“iv Abe Far, Vice President, 1) Announced the 2011 meeting program is almost complete. Openings remain forSeptember and November; 2) Announced Steve Valentine will headline the December program; 3) IntroducedDavid Nguy, Guest Demonstrator, who styled a difficult California juniper and described the technique for bendingheavy stock by identifying and modifying deadwood, embedding heavy wire into the area, and then bending theraffle-wrapped and traditionally-wired material. David donated the program tree and an appropriate pot for aseparate Club benefit drawing.

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a m .

Respectfully Submitted, Christmas 7ree‐3onsni ContestJOY“ Goldman, Corporate Secretary It is that time of year again, and it you need to decorate your bonsai

for the holiday. Bring it to the Decembermeeting and it will be reviewedand judged. The criteria forjudging is originality, simplicity, and bonsaitheme. The intent is to have fun, be creative and see what everyonecomes up with. There will be a prize!

Past year's submissions have been very ornate, highly detailed,twinkling miniature lights, inorganic, and all have been beautiful to look atand compare. Be daring, be brave, let‘s see that competitive side of youcome out and show us your creativity!

Cary Valentine.

December 2010 San Diego Bonsai Club Page 4 of 8

‘94“! @990 {gonsfi{gonad Jdens

#108 Wannabee 2010Think of each year as a running clock. Look at

spring as the hours of sunrise. See the results ofsummer as the growing day. Enjoythe transformationof fall colors and changes of the hours of dusk. It'sbecome the dormant winter season. Quiet time. It'snightfall.

By Marty Mann

Speaking of trees only (not the frantic pace ofholiday time) this is the time of year when the ways ofnature become our guide as to what must be done.

The activities that we now become involved withusually come from our own experience, from what wehave read, and from the teachings of our Sensei. It's aperiod of transformation in the mind's eye. You have achance to study each tree without concern for theconstantly changing growth. It'sa time to minimize thefeeding care and reduce the watering needs, todevote time to designs and plans for the beginning ofnext year. Deciduous trees have transformed fromtheir beautiful fall colors, to barren silhouettes.Evergreen trees appear dull, inactive and unchanging.This is not a “take it easy time”.

Now is the time to study groves or multi-treearrangements. Trunks stand outwith strong detail. Anoverview of a group planting shows clearly how thetrees are positioned and how they relate to eachother. The clear view offers an opportunity to improvethe placement of individual or groups of trees in thepot.

insect and fungus control during dormancy are asimportant as in spring and the active reproductive timeof summer. November usually brings cooler days. Thisis an ideal time to protect bonsai from the overwintering of fungus spores and insect larvae. Use adormant spray such as Orthorix Dormant Spray (Lime

A shiningbrights ta r

bathcs its iight upon o u r treesWith daylight, they glow

Marty Mann December2010

Sulfur) as a fungicide. Avoid root damage bycovering the surface of the pot with plastic to preventrun-offor drip of the spray. A light mist of Lime Sulfuron the top and bottom of the foliage and woodysurfaces is effective. Avoid spraying azaleas,camellias and other acid loving plants. Do not sprayany buds that may be showing due to unseasonablewarm weather. Other excellent dormant sprays areBordeaux Oil or Vole Oil.

Insects are relatively inactive during coolermonths. it is still a good practice to apply a mist ofTriazicide or Malathion for aphid control, and Sevin,for ants, each month, to catch any newcomers or leftover insects. Use Ortho Garden Disease Control forfungus.

Removingwires on all trees is an ongoing project.Not all trees can be identified with a predictable timeas to when wire should be removed. There are norules. Just watch the growth constantly. If the wiresare beginning to cut into the bark, remove them atonce before permanent damage occurs.Aluminumwire can often be unwound, however it is always saferto cut wire into small segments and removepiecemeal. if wire has created deep gouges, it issuggested the cuts be leveled by trimming or sandingthe ridges as best as possible. The cuts may betreated with tree seal or white glue to prevent furtherharm from insects.Wire cuts on deciduous trees oftencause winter dieback.

Enjoy the holidays and the reduced activities butdon't neglect the trees. Now that you have doneeverything, go dormant!

This article has been extracted from the recently published book eafled"Bonsai ldeas"© by Marty Mann. Material is notto be copied withoutpublisheror author’s permission. December2010

\9uiseki fixhilfitionCalifornia AisekiKa i

will be holding its21stAnniversay SuisekiExhibition

at the Huntington.

Doorswill be open from Dec 26th through Jan 2nd, 10:30amto 4:3pm. It will be CLOSED on Jan 1st.

This is really a great exhibit. If you have not gone before itis a must see.

Cary Valentine.

December 2010 San Diego Bonsai Club Page 5 of 8

7055 for 7otsChristmas is a time for

giving, and our tradition hasbeen to bring an unwrappedgift for a needy child to theDecember meeting. The giftscan be for various agegroups, from toddlers toteens.

$ 3 3 G e ,89? fiolidny 1941“” 23%:

There is still time to sign up for the SDBCHoliday Party! If you are interested, please contactJoan Holliday to reserve your spot. Joan Holliday

Joan Holliday will be WOVEMISEI' programcollecting these at the end of _ Pictured below is Abe Far and David Nguy. Abethe meeting and taking the toys to the donation was the winner of the drawing for this demo tree.center. .Thanks Joan for taking 0“ this David's work focuses on dramatic changes in theresponsrblllty- trunk. While it is not apparent in this picture, is the

In the past, we have filled Upto three tables full gradua' bend at the top of the apeX. Thank you07t0YS_ and Q'ftS- Let's see 'f we can match that. David for your generosity in donating the tree to the

i did a QUICK 9009'8 search on TOYS for Tots, club and for being our November headliner.just to see what it was all about. it all started in1947, by a Major Bill Hendricks, based out of LosAngeles. The Toys for Tots organization has beendoing this now for the past 62 years.

Mario Condit

{any clues: {gensni AssociatesThe Bay Area Bonsai Associates are having

their 30th Annual Show at Lakeside Park GardenCenter, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland. It will beheld on March 12th and 13th, 2011. Admission isfree. Parking is free Sunday, Saturday after 5pm.Show hours are Saturday: 5pm to 9pm, Sunday:10amto 4pm.

There will be a Saturday demonstration byRyan Neal at 6:30pm followed by a general raffleincluding a demo tree. There will be plant salesduring exhibit hours to include pre-bonsai, bonsai,pots, tools soils, wire, literature and other bonsairelated materials.

Ryan Neal apprenticed with Masahiko Kimuraand is noted for his Bonsai demonstration andteaching excellence. Ryan will also be available innorthern California for individual consultation andBonsai club workshops around the time of theBABA show.

Our beginner classinstructor and helpervolunteers have manyyears of experience with

‘ bonsai, bonsai techniques,‘ and in general,

horticulture. Their expertguidance and suggestionsprovide insight on how tokeep your tree healthyand vital. Many thanks toour volunteers and goodluck to the students with

p their pre-bonsai material.Bylistening and taking notes, you

' i too can avoid the pitfalls of badhabits and keep your trees in topform. Below, John Voss is teachingthe intermediate class on fertilizers.here are many varieties and

, methods of fertilizing. Knowing theest approaches can help your trees

Photos byCary Valentine

December 2010 San Diego Bonsai Club Page 6 of 8