by John Callaway

Earl Ekman gave a great demonstration on constructing slabs and other planting surfaces using a variety of materials in August.  A big thank you to Earl.

Brian Schanding and Earl Ekman have been working to setup the details of this year's Fall Show.  We will have a display at the Crane House in old Louisville in early October.  More details about this event will be included in the newsletter.

The Greater Louisville Bonsai Society was asked to participate in Japan! Family Summer Festival in Lexington Kentucky.  On Saturday, August 23rd there was a summer program sponsored by the Japan/America Society of KY at Jacobson Park.  They had a tents filled with games, information, and vendors.  It was great fun to be a part of this festival.  If you missed it be sure to look for this event again next year.

We will be having Julian Adams in for a lecture and workshop on September 13th.  Only a handful of members have siged up and paid for this workshop.  If you're still interested in attending please sign up and pay as soon as possible.  Space is limited and will surely sell out soon.  Cost for the workshop is $45 and well worth the price.  The morning lecture will consist of a presentation on pines entitled "Pines are Easy".  The afternoon workshop will be "bring your own tree" where you can work on a tree of your choosing and gain a tremendous amount of styling and care advice.

Julian is a great speaker and teacher.  He is quite knowledgeable and does a great job passing on that knowledge to others.  Julian was first introduced to bonsai in 1970 and his bonsai experience has only grown through years of study.  He is Board member at the National Bonsai Foundation as well as Board member & former vice president, American Bonsai Society.  His current occupation is owner/operator at his own bonsai business, Adams' Bonsai in Lynchburg VA.

2nd Tuesday - Sept 9th, 7-9pm at Bon Air Library

Everyone is invited to bring a tree or two and tell us a little about it. Fill us in on the history of the tree, how you acquired it or came by it, styling and growing habits, where it was found growing, etc.

Following Saturday - Sept 13th 10am at Bon Air Library

Morning lecture with Julian Adams entitled "Pines are Easy" free to all.  Afternoon workshop "Bring Your Own Tree" for a cost of $45.  Bring a tree, tools, and wire.  Learn styling techniques and get helpful advice for the future of your tree.