On March 13, Lee Squires held a Korean Hornbeam Forest workshop. Thirteen members participated making a variety of different styles including one clump style. Lee started the workshop describing the general concepts on how to plant a forest and the general placement that should be employed. Lee started with 275 trees priced at a reasonable $2, $3, and $4 per tree depending on the size and ended up with only a few ‘leftovers’. The Ekmans furnished refreshments and every one left with a future specimen. These workshops are an excellent time to build your own prized tree.

Lee Hatcher attended the Hornbeam workshop and not only left with a new forest but also became a new member. We welcome Lee.

Club aprons are available at $15 each. See Earl Ekman for details.

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Anyone interested in attending the Bonsai Club International Annual Convention (St. Louis) this year, please contact Earl Cormney. Cost for full registration is $265 for BCI members. Convention is June 16th through June 20th. Daily prices are also available. See www.stlbonsai.org/BCI/bci.htm for information.