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    Les’ Bonsai Work Calendar

    February 12, 2023 - By Les Lonsdale

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    Autumn Activities

    November 28, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    By Les Lonsdale Although the Fall is not as busy for us as is Spring, still there are activities that…

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  • Winter Bonsai Activities
    Bonsai Skills - Bonsai Tree Care

    Winter Bonsai Activities

    November 13, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    by Les Lonsdale We sometimes think of Winter as a ‘dormant’ time for the bonsaist since there’s not much you…

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  • From Nursery Pot to Bonsai Pot
    Bonsai Skills

    From Nursery Pot to Bonsai Pot

    July 19, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    A step-by-step guide for taking a tree from nursery pot to bonsai pot 1. These activities should take place in…

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  • Bonsai Skills

    Bonsai Summer Activities

    March 28, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    Now that the hectic level of Spring activities is slowing down, it doesn’t mean that you can relax now.  There’s…

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  • Bonsai species special consideration list
    Bonsai Skills - Bonsai Tree Care

    Bonsai species special consideration list

    March 11, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    This is not an all-inclusive list of all trees and all information; Rather, it is a list of tips for…

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  • Bonsai Skills

    Bonsai Grafting and Layering (Pt. 2)

    February 12, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    [This is the second part of a 2-part article which will cover bud grafting, approach grafting new branches /roots, and…

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  • Bonsai Skills

    Spring Bonsai Activities

    February 2, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    By Les Lonsdale     Spring is usually considered the busiest time of the year for bonsai enthusiasts, and for good…

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  • Grafting and Layer (Pt. 1)
    Bonsai Skills

    Grafting and Layer (Pt. 1)

    February 2, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    By Les Lonsdale [This is a 2-part article, the 1st part dealing with theory and general information, as well as…

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  • The Art of Saikei and Penjing Design principles for Bonsai Les Lonesdale
    Bonsai Skills

    Design principles for Bonsai

    January 18, 2022 - By Les Lonsdale

    A compilation of notes taken from Mission of Transformation by Robert Steven by Les Lonsdale Design Principles for Bonsai –…

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See what the club is doing - James gave a great c See what the club is doing -  James gave a great class on viewing stones. He had some beautiful examples. Joh, with help from Les, gave an overview of a Bonsai Tracking app.The post September 2025 Bonsai Meeting appeare... https://f.mtr.cool/rjbisfjgyl
See what the club is doing - In October, we had a See what the club is doing -  In October, we had a special treat. Our meeting was hosted at SmallTownBonsai.com. Wilson and Nancy hosted, and we had an amazing time. The meeting began with Wilson giving a nice tour of th... https://f.mtr.cool/duhmtnmoka
See what the club is doing - We had a really inte See what the club is doing -  We had a really interesting meeting this month. Everyone brought in their creations from the Florida Bonsai Convention. Everybody was able to learn about and see various bonsai styles. Links... https://f.mtr.cool/ggzlnorhtm
See what the club is doing - Steve demonstrated c See what the club is doing -  Steve demonstrated care for Tropical Bonsai. Less gave a class on how to use figures and other accessories in your bonsai to achieve scale and proportion. James brought great snacks.The pos... https://f.mtr.cool/oergsbyxvq
See what the club is doing - Our annual swap meet See what the club is doing -  Our annual swap meet – buy, sell, or trade. Terry and Sarah brought amazing snacksThe post August 2025 Bonsai Meeting appeared first on Tallahassee Bonsai Society. https://f.mtr.cool/obzgvdhhyy
See what the club is doing - Tallahassee Bonsai S See what the club is doing -  Tallahassee Bonsai Society (TBS) had a big turnout at the Bonsai Society of Florida 2025 Convention. It was a lot of fun, and the club received 3rd on Club Night. TBS at BSF 2025 BSF 2025 Vi... https://f.mtr.cool/wxmbwnsgjo
See what the club is doing - Wilson taught and de See what the club is doing -  Wilson taught and demonstrated pinching and pruning techniques on various plant species. Les gave a very informative discussion and demonstration of defoliation for Bonsai growth. Les also b... https://f.mtr.cool/ciuwlpfntf
See what the club is doing - The club split into See what the club is doing -  The club split into two groups. The first group enjoyed a class given by Les on everything to do with thread and approach grafts. They also ate King Cake, thanks to Michael. The second group... https://f.mtr.cool/fwbsdbkpvq
See what the club is doing - During the June 2024 See what the club is doing -  During the June 2024 club meeting we had a very nice demo on Bonsai wiring by Wilson. Steve brought in some topicals, and many people practiced wiring.The post June 2024: Bonsai wiring by W... https://f.mtr.cool/ceewepymsu
See what the club is doing - For the March 2025 M See what the club is doing -  For the March 2025 Meeting, President Les gave a class on all types of grafting: thread, approach, and root graft Jeff gave a very interesting talk on collecting wild Bonsai known as Yamador... https://f.mtr.cool/oynmgjsdqb
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