MBS

2025 Newsletters

May President's Message, A message from the EC, World Bonsai Day, AE Raffle Donations Needed, Ficus Review Workshop, LSG Volunteers Needed, Artist Workshops with Jennifer Price,

April President's Message, World Bonsai Day, 2025 Burning Bush Yamadori Dig, Pictures from Silhouette Show, Former Ballerina Translates Movement to Bonsai
Special features:
A Study in Elm by Ben H

March President's Message fascinated by epistemology, MBS Skills Class 101, Bonsai Pot Making, 2025 Burning Bush Yamadori Dig Pottery Competition
Special features:
MBS supports Bonsai in Our School (BiOS) at Milwaukee Lutheran HS. by John R
Bonsai Trees for the Soul by Ben H

February President's Message, Time is Running Out - How Do I Begin to Show My Trees?, Andy Smith Workshops, January 2025 Bonsai Pot Workshop, Pictures from Jan Meeting
Special feature:
To Seal or Not To Seal by Ben H

January President's Message, Year-End Password Changes, Bonsai Design, How Do I Begin to Show My Trees?, Collecting with Andy Smith, Pictures from Dec Meeting, Great Charlie Brown Cartoon
Special feature:
Your Bonsai and Pest by Ben H
Dormancy My Style by Bryan L

2023 Newsletters

December President's Message Hello for the last time, Year-End Password Changes, Clif Orphal MBS Treasurer Passing

November President's Message Hello again, Homemade Pesticide spray, Fall Fest at WISCO BONSAI, Holiday Folk Fair, Bonsai Central, New Videos for October

October President's Message Good bonsai people! The 2024 Executive Committee slate, 2023 Annual Exhibit Results, Azalea Roundtable, Trees, Trees, Trees at Oct Meeting, Picture from the Annual Exhibit 2023 and Public Workshop, Ten New Videos for September,
Special features:
June Kelly Award of Merit Award – Judy S. by Pam W
Some of our Very Best at the 2023 8TH US National Bonsai Exhibition by Pam W

September President's Message Our annual exhibit is all free!, Annual Exhibit Call for Trees and Education Opportunities, Structural Wiring Presentation, Save the History of your trees in Album, Slate of Officers for 2024, New Design Opportunity for Public Workshop Volunteers, State Fair 2023 results

August President's Message Holy cow, Member's Corner Pam, Ron and Steve, Prep Your Tree for an Exhibit, There’s a First Time for Everything, Wisconsin State Fair, Bjorn (B yourn) Bjorholm, Pictures and wrap up of the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game, MBS Picnic and ABS Denver, July new Videos, Slate of Officers for 2024
Special features:
Displaying Bonsai by Pam W
Evaluating Your Bonsai by Pam W

July President's Message excited for all the great events coming up, Displaying Bonsai, Milwaukee Milkmen, An Event Within An Event, Wisconsin State Fair, Picture from the Pottery Class 2, June new Videos,

June President's Message Time to hand up my hokey pokey dance shoes and enjoy my trees, Summer work on Juniper, Flowering Bonsai Trees, Have you ever been to a Milwaukee Milkmen game? Let’s make Another Bonsai Pot, Air Layer Workshop, An Event Within An Event, Wisconsin State Fair, Picture from the May Dig and Troppical Repotting, Grant Park Exhibit, May new Videos,

May President's Message The warm weather us finally upon us...wait, no it isn't, Member's Corner Rob S, April new Videos, What do I do next with my Ficus Tree?, Let’s make Another Bonsai Pot, Air Layer Workshop, Picture from the April Dig, Yamadori Yew and words of wisdom from Bruce Baker, Grant Park Exhibit

April President's Message Happy Repotting Season, Member's Corner Houston S, Announcement about Video Site, Library News, LSG volunteers needed, What do I do next with my Ficus Tree? Workshop, Pictures from the March meeting and workshops,

March President's Message Happy March, Member's Corner by Melissa J, One of the Best Azalea Artist in the world will be here at the March 2023 Meeting, Recap and pictures from How Do I Begin to Show My Trees, Pictures from the February 4th Meeting
Special features:
What’s a Root Aphid and What’s a Mycorrhiza? by Michael Hagedorn
Protecting Plants During a Winter Warm Spell by Jennifer Smith
Tools for Beginning Bonsai by Pam W

February President's Message Happy February, Member's Corner, How Do I Begin to Show My Trees, Upcoming workshops, Root over Rock Bonsai, Winter Silhouettes Bonsai Display, Pictures from the Making a Pot for a Forest and January Meeting, MBS new logo item

January President's Message Happy Holidays Everyone, Setting the foundation for 2023, Making a Pot for a Forest, Get Inspred Get Reading, Overwintering Tropicals

2022 Newsletters

November President's Message Hello again, 2023 Officers, Pictures from the October general meeting and nursery crawl

October President's Message Big Thanks, 2023 Nominations, October Bonsai Tips, 2022 Annual Exhibit Results, Pictures from the Beginner Workshop
Special feature:
Design Plan and structural wiring for a Deciduous tree: by Brian S and Steve C

September President's Message Well, here we are, Annual Exhibit 2022, Golden Chopstick Award, Suthin Sukosolvisit is “Artistic Director” for the Bonsai Exhibit at LSG, Pictures from August Meeting, video links from MABA convention
Special feature:
Design Plan and structural wiring for a Deciduous tree: by Brian S and Steve C

August President's Message Lots going on and some important stuff included, Annual Exhibit raffles needs your help, Respected artist will be here for our 51st Annual Exhibit – Jim Doyle, Your local pottery artists at our Annual Exhibit, MBS Yamadori Club, Wisconsin State Fair, Pictures from MABA convention, Repotting Ficus for the Fall Beginner Workshop, Beginner Workshop Sign-up
Special feature:
MABA recap by Kris Z.

July President's Message It's Finally Here, 10 Reasons to Attend MABA Milwaukee, ABS Rendezvous on the River with pictures
Special feature:
Talent and Leadership by Pam W.

June President's Message Happy Spring, Fall, Summer fun weather in Wisconsin - Congratulations to the 2022 Novice Graduates, MABA/Milwaukee Call To Action, pictures of the Yew dig, Discounted rate for MBS members at LSG, Annual Day Lilly Society Sale

May President's Message Happy Spring (again)! - Repotting Demo, Burning Bush Yamadori in Greenfield with pictures, LSG Volunteers Needed in 2022, MABA Convention, Make a Donation
Special feature:
The Best of Bonsai Times, and Nearly the Worst of Bonsai Times by Bryan L.

April President's Message Happy Spring! - Repotting Demo, News about a Burning Bush Dig, LSG Volunteers Needed in 2022, MABA/Milwaukee More Workshops

March President's Message - able to go on as scheduled, current schedule Mar thru Aug
Special feature:
Thinking about Repotting by Ron F.

February President's Message - Welcome to Winter in Wisconsin, 2022 Lecture Series
Special feature:
MBS Education Plans for the Future by Judy S., Steve C. and Ron F.

January President's Message - Looking forward to serving you, Upcoming Meetings, The Annual Exhibit in August, 2022 Novice Class, Pictures from the December 2021 General meeting.
Special features:
Overwintering Tender Trees (Tropicals) by Kris Z.
Thinking about Repotting by Ron F.

2021 Newsletters

December Upcoming Meetings, E+/- (Energy positive/negative) A Year in the Life of a Wisconsin Bonsai Hobbyist, Silhouette show at The Domes, Picture from Girl Scout's Bonsai Workshop and the General Meeting along with results from it's questionaire.

November Upcoming Meetings including 2022, 2021 Fall Beginner Workshop with group picture, Pictures from the October meeting Special feature:
My Two Cents by Melissa J.

October Upcoming Meetings, 2022 Slate of Officers, State Fair Winners with pictures, Pictures from the Annual Exhibit, Annual Exhibit Winners with pictures, Fall Cutback and Pruning Demo, Lecture & Workshop announcement

September Upcoming Meetings, MBS 50th Annual Exhibit, Tree Drop Off and Schedule, Social, Workshop and Voluteer registrations, Picture from the MBS Picnic, 2022 Slate of Officer

August Upcoming Meetings, Help State Fair, Picnic, 2022 Slate of Officer, Bradley Backyard Barbecue, MABA New Dates / More Workshops
Special features:
What’s Happening @ Lynden? by Michelle Z.
Bonsai Judging Criteria by Chris Baker

July Upcoming Meetings, WISCO Grand Opening, More than Meets the Eye: Online, Pictures of the Beginner Workshop and Recap, WI State Fair
Special feature:
What’s Happening @ Lynden? by Michelle Z.

June Upcoming Meetings, WISCO Grand Opening, WonderFair Days Ahead, Pictures of the Repotting of the club Ponderosa, Screen shots from Michael Hagedorn zoom meeting,

May Upcoming Meetings, Big Sale of Bonsai Items, Screen shots from Pauline Muth Penjing zoom meeting, LSG 2021 Volunteers Needed, Ron's presentation at Kellner Greenhouse, Ancient Arts Open House, Atwater Bonsai Project still needs 10 Volunteers

April Upcoming Meetings, Upcoming Pauline Muth Penjing bonsai, Need 10 Volunteers, Beginner Bonsai Class, Sceen shots from the Zoom Meeting with Mauro Stemberger, June Zoom Preview
Special feature:
Bonsai Project at Atwater Elementary by Michelle Z.

March Upcoming Meetings, Kris Z. tells us a bit about 2 trees she has: Natal Plum and Meyer Lemon., Monthly Meetings on Zoom

February President's Message - We are planning on an Annual Exhibit, Zoom meetings for the next few months, Newsletter publishing date changes, Milwaukee Bonsai Foundation News

January President's Message - I’m optimistic about 2021, So Don’t Delay…. Renew Today, Recap of the Dec 1 Zoom Meeting, Homemade Pesticide Spray

2020 Newsletters

December Dec 1 Zoom Meeting, Slate of EC Nominations, Joe Nemec MBS Lifetime Member, Pictures from Kusomono Pot Making Workshop,
Special feature:
Bonsai Artist Legends by Pam W.

November Kusomono Pot Workshop, Dec 1 Zoom Meeting, Four Videos from members
Special feature:
Root Hardiness by Judy S.

September Gloria Roisler MBS Charter Member, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Focus on Quality Material

August MABA/Milwaukee 202One Focus on Demonstrations
Special feature:
How to Find a Bonsai Buddy by Pam W.

July MABA/Milwaukee 202One Focus on Vendors
Special feature:
A day in the life…(as told by my tiger bark ficus) By Melissa J.

June President's Poem, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Re-Focus
Special feature:
Bonsai Project- Birch 15th Repot by Pam W.

May President's Message - assume the best in others, Jerry Niemiec MBS Member, News about the Bonsai Exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Updates for COVID-19
Special feature:
Leadership: Need Each Other by Pam W.

April President's Message - Well Now, This is a Weird Spring, Flowering Bonsai at LSG, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Challenges

March President's Message - Bonsai Friends, MBS 2019 Year End Treasury Summary, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Exhibit

February President's Message - MBS Changes for 2020 Meetings, MBS 2020 Meeting Schedule Details, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Adding to Your Collection
Special feature:
It Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune by Rick W.

2019 Newsletters

December President's Message Last Message, 2020 Novice Class Sign-up, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Holiday Planning

November Future President's Message Thank you, 49th Annual Exhibit Results, 2020 Novice Class Sign-up, MBS Yamadori Tree Dig 2020

October President's Message October already?, 49th Annual Exhibit Schedule, 2020 Novice Class Sign-up, Membership Bonsai Bucks, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Workshops

September President's Message Short message, Annual Exhibit call for volunteers and donations, AE Tree Registration, Workshop/Banquet Registration, Looking for past show information, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Beginner Friendly, Pictures of State Fair Winners, Slate of 2020 officers
Special features:
Membership Resources by Pam W.

August President's Message August already! Wisconsin State Fair, Annual Exhibit, MABA/Milwaukee 202One Introduction, Pictures from the MBS Annual Picnic

July President's Message My New Hope, 2019 Novice Class Graduates, Wisconsin State Fair, Pictures from the June 4th Black Pines Meeting
Special features:
Another Culture Learns About the Art of Bonsai by Bryan L.

June President's Message spring has finally sprung, Milwaukee Historical Society honors MBS, State Fair, Wanted Workshop Volunteers for LSG
Special features:
10 Things to Look for in Selecting a Garden Center Plant for Bonsai. by Jack D.

May President's Message May already, Flowering Bonsai for 2020 at LSG, Bonsai Bucks, Milwaukee Exhibit in Bonsai Focus Magazine, Wanted Volunteers for LSG
Special features:
Control Pest Species T-Z by Pam W.

April President's Message, Celebrate 2019 World Bonsai Day
Special features:
Control Pest Species L by Pam W.
Adventures in Making a Blended Tree by Kris Z.

March President's Message winter will never end!, Library Notes
Special features:
Control Pest Species C-J by Pam W.

February President's Message Happy 2019 fellow Bonsai lovers!, From apples to zucchini, 2018 Folk Fair award
Special features:
The Bonsai Exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden by Jack D.
Control Pest Species A-B by Pam W.

2018 Newsletters

December President's Message - Welcome to December, Membership Form, Novice Class Registration, Intermediate Class Registration, Survey Results of Workshops and Classes

November President's Message - Ah, November, 2018 Annual Exhibit in pictures

October President's Message - Fall may finally be here, Jim Toepfer MBS Lifetime Member, New Bonsai for Milwaukee Bonsai Collection, 48th Annual Banquet, Exhibit and Workshop Registrations

September President's Message - thank everyone who helped to make our time at State Fair a success, Library Notes, State Fair Results, Pictures from the Jennifer Price Workshop and 48th Annual Exhibit Registration

August President's Message - hoping to have a reasonably “normal” summer, Preview of our 48th Annual Exhibit, State Fair 2018, Bonsai Basics Class, Pictures from the Repotting Workshop
Special features:
A Brief Introduction to Bonsai Soil by John H.

July President's Message - I really enjoyed helping other people learn more about bonsai while I continue to learn new things, Make your own wasp catcher, Pictures from Todd Schlafer workshops, State Fair 2018, Bonsai Basics Class
Special features:
I'm in Love with Yamadori by Bryan L

June President's Message - Happy June, Pictures from World Bonsai Day at Lynden Sculpture Gardens, Pictures from May 1st meeting with Special guest: David Kreutz, State Fair 2018
Special features:
Azaleas Grow Like Weeds by Michelle Z
Compost Tea by Pam W
So That’s Why I Killed So Many Azaleas by Kris Z

May President's Message - Hello fellow bonsai lovers, 2018 World Bonsai Day Exhibit

April President's Message - can’t wait for the growing season, MBS World Bondai Day Exhibit at LSG, Wire Fundraiser, Host an Artist?
Special feature:
Bonsai New Year Resolutions by Pauline Muth

March President's Message Spring is here, Exhibit your bonsai at LSG, Intermediate Class, 2018 Kick Off in pictures
Special feature:
Better Bonsai Through Records by Pam W

February President's Message Welcome to 2018, World Bonsai Day, Special MBS Bonsai Exhibit

2017 Newsletters

December President's message for December, Folk Fair results in pictures

November President's message, Free junipers, Pictures from the 47th Annual Exhibit, Holiday Folk Fair, MABA in 2020 Talking Points and Questions, Suiseki Exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden
Special feature:
Confusing Tree Characteristics by Pam W

October President's message, Free trees, Pink Passes Needed for parking, Pictures from Beginner workshop, 2017 Annual Exhibit Workshop/Banquet and Tree Registration Forms

September President's message, State Fair 2017 results, 2017 Annual Exhibit Workshop/Banquet and Tree Registration Forms

August President's message hosting MABA in 2020, State Fair 2017, Bonsai Basics Class

July President's message, State Fair 2017, Bonsai Exhibit at Lynden pictures, Bonsai Basics Class
Special feature:
Trees, Pots, & Stands by Dennis G

June President's message, Kusamono Workshop at Lynden, Bonsai Exhibit Opening Reception, State Fair 2017, Workshops (Caitlin Elms) with Ron

May President's message, May Meeting with Brian Hudelson, Tidbits from Ted Applying Lime Sulfur, Pictures from workshop and meeting
Special feature:
Diaza Making by Pam W

April President's message April Meeting, Opening Date Set for LSG, Workshop with Ted on Jin/Shari/Carving registration
Special feature:
Grafting: A Valuable Skill by Pam W

March President's message March 2017, Chris Baker, Workshop with Ted on Jin/Shari/Carving registration
Special feature:
Update on the Bonsai Exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden by Jack D

February President's message 2017, Dale Sievert, Novice Class, Intermediate Class, Volunteers Needed

2016 Newsletters

December President's message December 2016, Bonsai Basics 2016

November President's message, Holiday Folk Fair

October President's message, Steve Co passing, Elections, Annual Exhibit 2016 Results, Pictures from the 46th Anual Exhibit, 2016 Annual Exhibit Workshop/Banquet and Tree Registration Forms
Special features:
Intermediate Bonsai Class-Learn more about bonsai and make friends by Bryan L., Bonsai Project: Using Rebar by Pam W

September President's message - By-Law changes, Proposed MBS Bylaw Changes, State Fair 2016 Results, Pictures from the August meeting, 2016 Annual Exhibit Workshop/Banquet and Tree Registration Forms

August President's message - Greeter's Table, Responsibilities and privileges of a HOST, 2016 Annual Exhibit Workshop/Banquet and Tree Registration Forms

July President's message, Bonsai Bucks - what are they?, State Fair 2016, Bonsai Basics, Jerry Meislic is coming, Mosquito Spray, Repotting Workshop
Special feature:
Process for Sharpening by Pam W

June President's message, State Fair 2016, Bonsai From Your Backyard - Honeysuckle, It's Happening by Jack D
Special feature:
Tools for Sharpening by Pam W

May President's message, Introduce Mark Fields by Pam W
Special feature:
It's Happening by Jack D

April President's message It's Spring, Walter Pall demo in Chicago

March President's message March, Pictures of last month's Fairy Tale Bonsai meeting, Sean Smith workshop registration and presentation, Letter from the Milwaukee Bonsai Foundation

February President's message - Judy S. inaugural President’s message, Fairy Tale Bonsai, New Talent Contest Comes To Michigan in 2016, Sean Smith workshop registration and presentation, Bonsai Basic Class registration

2015 Newsletters

December President's message - Greg's last message as president, Novice and Basic Class, Folk Fair People's Choice pictures
Special feature:
Pruning Tips to Achieve Age, by Pam W

November President's message - Happy Fall, Bonsai from your backyard - Burning Bush, Notes and Pictures from the October meeting
Special feature:
Aesthetics Pruning Tips, by Pam W

October President's message - Whoa another fantastic month, Annual Exhibit Results, Notes and Pictures from the September meeting
Special features:
Suggested Winter Care, by Joe N
Maintenance Pruning Tips, by Pam W

September President's message - Whew!, Celebrate your bonsai year by registering and exhibiting a tree at this years’ Annual Exhibit, State Fair Results, Pictures from the August meeting, Surface treatment (fines) for your trees
Special feature:
General Tips for Better Pruning, by Pam W

August President's message - August and that means State Fair, Celebrating 45 years of exhibiting bonsai trees, State Fair 2015, Pictures from the July meeting

July President's message - July is tropical trees month, State Fair 2015,
Special feature:
Bonsai Conventions by Pam W

June President's message - June should be a good month for our bonsai, Artist Demonstration Sponsored by EIB Breaks MBS Attendance Records, Teen workshops, Kusamono at Lynden Sculpture Garden, State Fair 2015, Bonsai from your Backyard - Honeysuckle - Lonicera reprint from May 2012
Special feature:
Monitoring Device for Bonsai by Pam W

May President's message - MAY is going to be an exciting month for MBS, Bonsai Swap Meet, Passing of Leonard founder of the Rock Valley Bonsai, Soap Solution for Pest Control,
Special Announcement:
First Newsletter for new Editor Melissa J

April President's message - Greetings everyone. Arbor Arts Collective Offer of Assistance, Mauro Stemberger workshop registration
Special features:
Plant Strengtheners by Pam W.
Bonsai Dispplay Stands by Walter Pall

March President's message - Greetings everyone. Silhouette Exhibit recap, Registration for Andy Smith workshop, Mauro Stemberger flyer and registration

February President's message - MBS keeps getting better. Registration for Andy Smith workshop, Mauro Stemberger Workshops, More discussion of the student proposals for bonsai garden
Special feature:
Newcomers to MBS by John M.

January President's message - We are always looking for help, Registration for Andy Smith workshop, Plan to attend Guest Artist Demonstrations early next year
Special feature:
MBS, MBF, and UWM at LSG by Michelle Z.

2014 Newsletters

December President's message - Thank You, Excellence in Bonsai Program Update, Milwauke Bonsai Foundation - Update, A Day at the Fair - Folk Fair, That Is

November President's message - Get Involved, Excellence in Bonsai Program
Special features:
Tips From Andy Smith by Andy Smith
Bamboo by Leo Schordje

October President's message - Wow, what a weekend, Congratulations to Kris Z and Ron F 2014 recipients of the June Kelly Award, 44th Annual Exhibit Thank You and Results

September President's message - Whew, 44th Annual Exhibit Schedule and Call for Exhibit Trees, State Fair Results
Special feature:
An Evening with Charlotte Fung Miller by Jean S.

August President's message - It's August, State Fair, 44th Annual Exhibit

July President's message - Here it is July already, State Fair, Summer Snippits, Something New in Bonsai Bucks, Soap Solution for Pest Control,
Special feature:
A New Look for My Bonsai Benches by Kris Z.

June President's message - Is it spring yet?, State Fair, Arthur Joura
Special feature:
First MBS Spring Show at LSG by Michelle Z.

May President's message - Don't miss this months meeting, Peter Tea Program, Open Workshop - Repotting
Special features:
A Collection's Story, A look at the GSBF Collection at the Huntngton Library and Gardens by Pam W.
Four Tips for Better Wiring by Pam W.

April President's message - Hurray spring is here, Intermediate Class, Auction, Open Workshop - Repotting, AABonsai is on the WEB
Special features:
Silhouette Exhibit at Lynden Sculpture Garden by Michelle Z.
Plant Activators by Pam W.

March President's message - Greetings, Intermediate Class, Novice Class, Parafilm Will, Bonsai Bucks, MBS Sponsors Mahone Middle School Bonsai Club
Special feature:
A Collection's Story, A look at the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt by Pam W.

February President's message - Happy New Year, Getting Ready for Peter Tea
Special feature:
A Collection's Story, A look at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Pam W.

2013 Newsletters

December President's message, Challenge Grant Update, Holiday Party Changes for Donation to Collection Funds, Membership Renewal Changes
Special features:
A Collection's Story, A look at North Carolina Arboretum Collection by Pam W.
Problem's for Trees by Pam W.

November President's message, 43rd Annual Exhibit Wrap-up, Membership Renewal Changes, Bonsai Bucks, Holiday Party and Folk Fair
Special feature:
A Milwaukee Public Bonsai Collection by Jack D.

October President's message, 43rd Annual Exhibit Results, Getting Ready for Peter Tea, Challenge Grant and Contribution Information Sheet, Folk Fair

September President's message, 43rd Annual Exhibit, State Fair Results, FALL DEALS !!??
Special feature:
Our Guest Artist - Kathy Shaner by Jack D.
Kathy Shaner - an up-close and personal experience By Michelle Zimmer

August President's message, 43rd Annual Exhibit, Book Review - Bonsai Tree Care Bailout

July President's message - Hi All, MBS Cookout, Bonsai Bucks, WI State Fair, 43rd Annual Exhibit, Master's Class with Peter Tea, July Bonsai Care Tips, Soap Solution for Pest Control Book Review - Bonsai Techniques 1
Special feature:
Bonsai are Still Trees to Others by Ron F.

June President's message - Greetings, Bonsai Bucks, Forest Workshop, Expectations-Workshops/Classes Book Review - Bonsai - The Art of Living Sculture
Special features:
Automated Watering System by Jorge R.
What does water do for our trees other than providing moisture? by Anon.

May President's message - Greetings, Book Review - Art of Bonsai
Special feature:
Getting the Most from a Bonsai Workshop by Michelle Z.

April President's message - Happy Spring??, Ted Matson Coming in April, Blended Tree in May, Forest Workshop in May, Spotlight on MBS Members - Interview with Pat B.
Special feature:
Repotting Additives by Pam W.

March President's message - Greetings to all bonsai enthusiasts, Colin Lewis Resume, Ted Matson Coming in April, Peter Tea teaching a study group in Milwaukee, 2013 Novice Classes, Spotlight on MBS Members - Interview with Kris Z.

February President's message - Happy New Year, Focus on Skills 2013 - the year of wiring, Advanced/Master's Class, Ted Matson Workshop, Silhouette exhibit at the Mitchell Park Domes
Special features:
Why can't I grow moss? By Dave Bogan
Winter Wiring by Dave Bogan

2012 Newsletters

December President's message, Award Banquet, Intensive Weekend Courses with Colin Lewis,
Special features:
Overwintering 101 by Pauline Muth
Overwintering 103 by Kris Z.

November President's message, Holiday Folk Fair, Annual Exhibit Results, Bonsai Bucks, Holiday Party 2012,
Special features:
Callus Formation Part 3 (Large Wounds on Conifers) by Steve Co.
Pine Needle removal by Dave Bogan

October President's message, MBS42AE Postscript,
Special feature:
Bits and Bobs from Peter Tea - Calluses Part 1 by Kris Z.

September President's message, State Fair Results, Annual exhibit, Rooted in Wisconsin Taxus (Yew)
Special features:
You be the Bonsai Judge by Pam W.

August President's message, State Fair, Annual exhibit, Rooted in Wisconsin Tamarack (Larch)

July President's message, Picnic
Special features: The Care and Raising of Bonsai by Pam W.

June President's message, Intermediate Class, Secret Gardens of Wauwatosa Tour, Bonsai from your Backyard - Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissush

May President's message - Greetings bonsai addicts, Bonsai Dig, Bonsai from your Backyard - Honeysuckle - Lonicera
Special features:
Essential to Controversial - Needle Cast by Pam W.
Mahone Bonsai Day - March 12, 2012 by Steve Co.

April President's message - Greetings, 2012 Novice Classes,

March President's message - Greetings to all MBS members, Looking for Few Helpers MBS Sensei Honored, Matson Becomes Curator, 2012 Novice Classes, A Year in the Life, 42ae

February President's message - Happy New Year to all of you, Ted Matson Workshop, Silhouette Show at the Mitchell Park Domes, Call for Raffle Items, Become a Friends of Boerner Botanical Garden, A Year in the Life of a Bonsai, Spring Dig
Special features:
The Chopstick as a Bonsai Tool By Ken Schultz

2011 Newsletters

December President's message - "Momentum", Award Dinner 2011
Special features:
Essential to Controversial - Cut Paste by Pam W.

November President's message - "Get Involved", Photographic Competition, Dead Tree Contest, Folk Fair Exhibit Annual Exhibit People's Choice,Bonsai Bucks 2011, Award Dinner 2011

October President's message - "Gratitude", Annual Exhibit Results, Photographic Competition, Bonsai Forever Stamps, Proposed By-Laws
Special features:
Wiring of a Bonsai by Dave Bogan

September President's message - "Like Family", 41st Annual Exhibit Reminder, State Fair 2011 Results, By-Laws Proposed Changes
Special features:
Photographing Your Trees part 2 by Pam W.

August President's message - "Celebrate Success", State Fair 2011, Caravan to Chicago Show, 41st Annual Club Exhibit Wauwatosa Garden Tour 2011
Special features: SideShow Bonsai By Tom A.

Photographing Your Trees part 1 by Pam W.

July President's message - "Hope as Described by Richard Risch", Boerner Botanical Gardens Membership Drive, MBS Salutes Previous Photographic Comepetition Winner Suthin Workshop, MBS Cookout, Tropical Repotting Worshop, State Fair 2011

June President's message - "Whole Lot a Fun", Awards Banquet Dec 2011, MBS Cook Out, What are Bonsai Bucks, Suthin Workshop, State Fair is Coming Soon
Special features:
The Bonsaidiot's Guide to Hor-culture By Houston S.

May President's message - "Core Focus", Warren Hill, Suthin Sukosolvisit, Intermediate Class, Study Group
Special features:
Bonsai Development Using Colanders By Houston S.
Hope for Japan by Jorge R.

April President's message - "Deliberate Practice", Intermediate Class Forming
Special features: Ginkgo Maidenhair tree By Kris Z.
Rock collecting on the Eel River by Steve Ca.

March President's message - Challenge Yourself, Tom Longfellow, What are Bonsai Bucks? Novice Class, Root Over Rock Workshop, New Location
Special features:
Display Benches 101 By Joe H.

February President's message - Our Vision Our Plan, Novice Class, Folk Fair 2010, Wiring Workshop, Parafilm, New Location
Special features: Pencil Pines: Some Bonsai Inspiration from Tasmania By Houston S.

2010 Newsletters

December MBS Heroes interview with Pam, Results of Dead Tree Contest, Pictures from Folk Fair, Information on the Holiday Party

November Information for Folk Fair and Holiday Party
Special features:
Problems for Trees - By Pam W

October MBS Heroes interview with Steve, Guest Artist Jack Douthitt
Special features:
Essential Bonsai - Buds - By Pam W

September State Fair Results 2010, MBS Heroes interview with Scott, Suthin Fall Workshop, Pick your best tree to include in the September Show, Photographic Competition, Silent Auction

August State Fair 2010, MBS Heroes interview with Ron, Suthin Workshop, September Show, Photographic Competition

July Getting bonsai ready for show, MBS Heroes interview with Houston, Suthin Workshop, Grafting Workshop
Special feature: Wisconsin Board Enthusiast Daytrips at the Bonsai Garden at Late Merritt Oakland CA by Steve Ca.

June Hemlocks, Grafting Workshop, Suthin Workshop, MABA Convention, Watering

May MABA Information Bulletin, What are Bonsia Bucks, Suthin Workshop, MABA Convention and Badger Bonsai Show
Special feature: First ever Ginko Dig, the report by Steve Ca.

April Transplanting Workshop, Information Suthin Workshop and MABA Convention
Special feature: A Rainforest in My Basement by Tom A.
Ginkgo biloba MAIDENHAIR TREE by Steve Ca.
POTS, POTS, POTS by Harry Harrington and Vic Harris

March Information on 2010 Classes and Suthin Workshop, MABA Convention,Handmade Cutpaste
Special feature: March Bonsai Tip by Doug Hawley

February New president's message, Information on 2010 Classes
Special features: Remember Your Tropicals Now! by Dave Bogan
Thoughts and Ideas for Spring by Dave Bogan
Golden State Bonsai Federation 2009 Convention By Jeff M.

2009 Newsletters

December Holiday party and 40th anniversary celebration, People’s Choice Award at the Folk Fair, December Bonsai Tips

November Why would you want to graft?
Special features: All Indoor Bonsai are NOT Tropicals - By Houston S
2009 Accomplishments - By Pam W

October MBS Club Show Results, Information on workshops/study groups for 2010
Special features: October Bonsai Tips - By Houston S
A Highlight from the 2009 Mid-America Bonsai Exhibit - By Devon C

September MBS Club Show, State Fair 2009 Results, Information on workshops/study groups for 2010,
Special features: Needle Cast in Ponderosa Pines - By Houston S
Care of Shimpaku according to Suthin Sukosollvisit - By Michelle Z

August Visiting artist Suthin Sukosolvisit, State Fair 2009, Call for trees and volunteers, Tips for getting your bonsai ready for State Fair 2009
Special features: Letter from Ted Matson for Golden State Bonsai Federation, Shohin is an Art in Itself - By Pam W

July Kusamono participation demonstration, State Fair 2009, Rules governing the show, Tips for getting your bonsai ready for State Fair 2009, Insect Trivia
Special features: Shohin Classification - By Pam W

June Upcoming events, Shohin master visit, Kusamono participation demonstration, PAB fund approved expenditures

May Thank you to our 2008 outgoing board members!
Special features: A Handy Dandy Guide to Shopping in a Garden Center - 2009 By Zack Clayton

April New president's message, Transplanting Workshop

March Training and Novice class opportunities, Winter Silhouette Show, Program Advisory Board,
Special features: A Bonsai Close Up on Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) By Pauline Muth

February New president's message, Winter Silhouette
Special features: A Bonsai Close Up on Pinus mugo var. pumilio Swiss Mountain Pine By Pauline Muth

2008 Newsletters

December After the Holidays Holiday Party Friday Jan 9 at Meyer's Restaurant

November The Acadama challenge revisited

October Fall Deals, Special feature: Preparing for Fall Reprinted with permission from Dave Bogan, Indianatails

September State Fair Results, Fall Deals, Memotial Tree Workshop, Bonsai from your backyard - Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata

August Second Annual MBS Picnic, Bonsai from your backyard - Virginia Creeper - Parathenocissus
Special features: Cake Fertilizer by Houston S.

July Second Annual MBS Picnic, Bonsai from your backyard - Grape - Tamarix
Special features: Cake Fertilizer by Houston S.

June Bonsai from your backyard - Grape - Vitis species, The Acadama Challenge, Photos from the Colin Lewis Intensive Weekend, Mugho Pine Workshop and Mahone Middle School

May Bonsai from your backyard - Honeysuckle - Lonicera species
Classes and workshops: Novice Classes, Mugho Pine Workshop with Colin Lewis, and Intensive Weekend Workshop with Colin Lewis

April Bonsai from your backyard - Yew - Taxus, Classes and workshops

March 2008 Class schedules,
Special features:
ODDS AND ENDS by Dave Bogan Lake Charles Bonsai Society

February 2008 Class schedules, Bonsai from your backyard - Amur Maple

2007 Newsletters

December Bonsai from your backyard - Holly - Ilex sp.,

November Bonsai from your backyard - Burning Bush - Euonymus, Holiday Party Form
Special features:
OVERWINTERING 101- by Pauline Muth
OVERWINTERING 103 What do you do with your tropicals?- Kris Z

October A Look at the last public workshop, Bonsai from your backyard - Privet, Holiday Party Form
Special feature:
Quick Snips by David DeGroot

September State Fair Winners, Bonsai from your backyard - Spiraea is a genus of around 80 species, Getting the most out of your MBS membership by Jack
Special features:
Bonsai and Lime Sulphur by Pam
Critique - Part 3 Critique as Process final installment by Pam

August State Fair Schedule, Bonsai from your backyard - Cotoneaster, TreeStump's Bonsai Advice
Special feature:
Critique - Part 2 Language of Critique by Pam

July State Fair Schedule
Special feature:
Critiques at the most basic level by Pam

June TreeStump's Bonsai Advice
Special feature:
Fertilization for Bonsai by Houston

May TreeStump's Bonsai Advice, Bonsai Video Site
Special feature:
Homemade Bug Spray

April TreeStump's Bonsai Advice, Guest Artist Series… Jim Doyle
Special features:
Root Trimming for Field-Grown Trees by Houston
Literati Bonsai by Jack

March TreeStump's Bonsai Advice
Special feeatures:
Late Winter Pruning by Houston a
Getting Started on a New Season by Kris

February 2007 Schedule, Ginko Exhibition, Feb. Bonsai Calendar, Renewal Form and
Special feeature:
How old are Tropical Trees by Houston

2006 Newsletters

December Current events, The End of the Printed Newsletter, Early Winter Bonsai Calendar by Houston S
Special feature:
Wiring vs. Pruning by Dave Bogan

November Current events, Late Fall Bonsai Calendar by Houston S
Special feature:
Companion Plants by Ivan HanthornS

October Current events, October Care Tips by Houston
Special feature:
Mistakes I have Made Along the Way by George Buehler

September Current events and State Fair Judging results

July Current events, June Club Annual Exhibit Reults, MABA 2006 Milwaukee Convention pictures

June Current events and Mahone Show Reults

May Current events and Development of Bonsai
Special feature:
Development of Bonsai by Houston S

April Current events, Spring Master Class Photos Spring Care Notes bu Houston

March Current events and Spring Care Tips by Jim Lewis, MABA Classes lead talented MBS Members Ikebana by Rita L and Tai-Chi by Leo S

February Current events, 2006 MABA Convention, Holiday Folk Fair pictures, February Bonsai Tips by Doug Hawley

2005 Newsletters

December Current events
Special feature:
Recomended Indoor Bonsai Species: Luma by Houston S

November Current events, Editors messagy by Houston, Holiday Folk Fair 2005 by Jack

October Current events, Officers, Photos from master class display
Special feature:
Spider Mites by Dave Bogan

September Current events, State Fair Judging results

August Current events
Special features:
August Bonsai Tips - Watering Cycle by Don Harrison
Top 10 Ways to Kill a Tree by Leon Olenick

July Current events, fertizing message from Jack D, Hot Weather Growing Tips

June Current events, group photos, Seasonal tips
Special feature:
Bonsai Prime Directives and Universal Truths
Wisteria - "De Vine Bonsai" by Houston S
Guy Wire Anchor by Dave Bogan

May Current events, group photos, Seasonal tips
Special features:
Bonsai Prime Directives and Universal Truths
Wisteria - "De Vine Bonsai" by Houston S
Guy Wire Anchor by Dave Bogan

April Current events, Monthy Tips
Special features:
Suggested Fertilizin Program by Joe Nemec
Seiju Elm by Dave Bogan
Can I work on tropicals in Spring by Dave Bogan
Bonsai goes hip and ironic in urban Japan submitted by Kris Z

March Current events, Feb Bonsai Tips, Book Review "Ficus"
Special features:
Draunken Parrot Tree
Let's Talk Soil by Thomas J
Ten Great Bonsai Myths by Jerry Meislik

Feb Current events, What to do in January
Special feature:
Pomegranate Bonsai by Houston S

2004 Newsletters

December President's Message, December Bonsai Tips by Alan Walker

November Current events, Late Fall Bonsai Calendar

October Current events, October Bonsai Tips by Houston S
Special feature:
Fall Repotting by Brent Walston

September Current events, State Fair Winners, Bradly Sculpture Garden Exhibit pictures
Special feature:
Pohutukawa: Bonsai Inspiration from Nature's Wonders by Houston S

July Current events, John Naka Passing, Annual Club Show Results, July Bonsai Tips
Special feature:
Sudden Oak Death

June Current events, May Bonsai Tips by Alan Walker
Special features:
Borers by Dick Miller
Brown Leaf Tips by Steve Hendricks

May Current events, Novice Class 2004 pictures, Mas Imazumi's Timely Tips for Spring
Special features:
Soil Acidity by Kris Z
Pots - Should They Be Legalized The Sara Rayner Road Trip by anoymous

April Current events, Soap Solution and Bug Notes, Spring Bonsai Calendar
Special features:
Suggested Fertilizin Program by Joe Nemec
Seiju Elm by Dave Bogan
Can I work on tropicals in Spring by Dave Bogan
Bonsai goes hip and ironic in urban Japan submitted by Kris Z

March President's Message, Current events, Early Winter Bonsai Calendar

Feb President's Message Welcome, June Kelly Award Mary Turner, Mid Winter Bonsai Calendar, 2003 Club Financials

2003 Newsletters

December President's Message, Current Events, Early Winter Calendar
Special feature:
The Best Things in Life are Free! reprint from Minnesota Bonsai Journal

November President's Message, Current events
Special feature:
Dormancy and Indoor Bonsai by Brent Walston

October President's Message, Current events

September President's Message, Current events, State Fair Winners

August President's Message, Current events

July President's Message, Current events, 2003 Club Show Awards
Special feature:
Why Go TO a Convention by Ron F
Kingsville Dwarf Box by Albert J. Lake

June President's Message Wow, Current events
Special features:
Legenday MBS Larch Hunting Expedition by Houston S

May President's Message, Current events
Special features:
Ubiquitous Mugho Pine by Vance Wood

April President's Message, Current events
Special features:
Defoliating Maples by William Valavanis

March President's Message, Current events
Special features:
Suggested Fertilizing Program by Joe N

Feb President's Message, Current events, Shipping Pre-Bonsai, Bonsai Websites, 2002 Club Financials
Special features:
North American Bonsai Federation by Ken H

2002 Newsletters

November Current events, Program Advisory Board Established

October Current events, State Fair Winners, Bonsai Evaluation Form
Special features:
Highlights from Martha Meehan by Yvonne S
Making Hypertufa (Artificial Stone) Containers by Nancy T

September Current events, Pictures
Special features:
Essential Bonsai - Lime Sulfur by Pam W

August Current events, Pictures from ABS Symposium
Special features:
One-Hour Bonsai Shelf by Houston S
Don't Be Intimidate by Joe N

July Current events, 2002 Club Show Winners

June Current events, Pictures of recent events

May Current events, Pictures from Group Slash, Tony's Tips for Spring

April Current events, Tony's Corner

March President's Message, Current events, Tony's Corner
Special features:
Suggested Fertilizing Program by Joe N
Mycorrhizae - A Short Lesson by Pam W

Feb President's Message, Current events
Special features:
Acacia Bonsai in South Africa by Houston S