Fall Color & More Bonsai Events 9/6/13

I found this brilliant Rockspray Cotoneaster by searching fall bonsai color. Turns out that, though I must admit that I didn’t recognize it (this doesn’t bode well), it appeared right here on Bonsai Bark way back in 2009. Anyway, not only is it striking with it’s hundreds of multi-hued little leaves, but it just so happens that it’s belongs to Bill Valavanis who is hosting a big event this weekend (see below).

Not to rush things, but for some of us fall has already insinuated its way into our thoughts and conversations (last night it was 36F here). Often these thoughts and conversations turn to bonsai, which isn’t a bad idea; fall is an important time for bonsai care and for bonsai events (see below). We won’t say much about care now, except that you might want to think about doing some fall transplanting and you definitely want to think about fall fertilizing.

Don’t see your event here? That’s either because we already featured it, we forgot it, or you forgot to tell us. If in fact you did tell us and we forgot it, my apologies. Please let us know and we’ll make it up to you.

 

Speaking of color… Even though metaphors and similies make me nervous, still, I’ll take the leap: good suiseki with quality bonsai is like fine wine with a great meal. Okay, ignore me if you like, but, if you happen to be driving distance from Rochester, don’t ignore Bill Valavanis’ Open House this weekend. You’ll see some great bonsai and demos and you can enjoy some excellent suiseki too (the great meal and fine wine are up to you).

Sept 7-8: International Bonsai Arboretum Open House.

 

Oct 26 – 27: Hamilton Bonsai Club’s Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the famous Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton New Zealand. Okay, you’ve always wanted an excuse to visit New Zealand, so don’t say we’re not doing our bit to help you along.

 

Even though New England Bonsai Gardens doesn’t bother to send us notices about their events, still deep personal history dictates that we give them a pass. This painting is by Jan Zaremba who is returning to NEBG soon.

Nov 30th: New England Bonsai Gardens Winterfest. The following is lifted straight from NEBG’s website: “Back by popular demand! The people have spoken and Jan Zaremba returns. Mr. Zaremba is a master of Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting) and so much more. A bon vivant, zen practitioner and wicked good painter in both the Chinese and Japanese styles. He will be painting here at New England Bonsai Gardens on November 30 as part of our Bonsai Winterfest. The demonstration and acerbic wit are free. Starting around noon.”

Two trunks, two tones. This bright Japanese maple makes its home at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, though the photo turned up here. BTW: the BBG Growing Bonsai Indoors is on special at Stone Lantern.