Bonsai tools - trimming shears, brush, rake, concave branch cutter, chopsticks, leaf-cutting scissors, knob cutter, tweezers, rake & wire

The Sunset Bonsai Club meets from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on the third Sunday of every month.

Presently, Apex Bonsai Supply has graciously allowed us to use their facilities for our meetings.

2011 Schedule

Aug

Club Annual Summer Picnic at the Raleigh Hills Park from 12:00 to 3:00.
The park is on 78th Ave in Beaverton

Sept


09/18/11 the lecture will be on "Stupid Bonsai Tricks" . We will be meeting at the Beaverton Public Library in Meeting Room A from 1:30 to 3:30.

Oct

This is a continuation of the June Pine practicum when we raffled off Albert Lewis's pines. Fall is the time to debud, clean, style and wire pines. After a short lecture on bonsai styles, we will have a hands-on session. The object is to ready the pines for potting in the Spring.

Nov

Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be no November meeting

Dec

The Holiday Club Party has been cancelled

Jan

A.) There will an election for new club officers and a possible club reorganization.

B.) After club business, we will have a short lecture on pots selection and then a raffle for Albert Lewis's pots.

C.) Time permitting, we will review bonsai tools, functional substitutes and sharpening

Feb

Workshop on potting; While any plant will suffice, members are encouraged to bring the pines that they decandled last June and styled last October.

Winter Bonsai Tip for the Northwest

Winter bonsai care consist largely of protecting your plants from the elements. Move your plants into sheltered areas such as green houses, under roof eves or protective trees. If the bonsai are protected from rain, remember to check their moisture. Though slow to dry out, sheltered trees do need an occasional watering. Also, winter winds can also dry out pots that are protected from the rain but not the wind.

With the Northwest rains, root rot is a possibility for unprotected plants. This can be prevented by making “rain coats” for your bonsai. A “coat” is simply a piece of 6 ml plastic with a slot in it. Wrap the plastic around the tree and drape it over the pot’s edge. Use safety pins to hold it in position.