by Lee Squires

The GLBS is planning on having bonsai grower and retired engineer, Julian Adams, for a pine seminar on February 11 & 12, 2011. Julian lives in Lynchburg, Virginia and has been involved in bonsai since 1971. He is a successful propagator of the Zuisho White Pine, a very small needle pine discovered by Mr. Suzuki around 1950 in Japan. Here is the current tentative planned schedule of events. Look at his website : www.adamsbonsai.com.

Friday, February 11th around 6:00 Power Point presentation on Julian’s Trip to Japan – bonsai & gardens NO CHARGE except your dinner Restaurant not chosen yet

Saturday, February 12th 9:00 – Noon Bon Air Library Presentation on pine bonsai, creation and culture – power point $10.00 per person

1:00 – 3:00 Workshop with pines from Julian Zuisho $100 - $200 Black Pine $45 – literati 6-12” Bring your own tree - $50.00 per person Observers $10.00 bring plenty of wire!

We had Julian here a few years ago and everyone really enjoyed his presentations. He has great knowledge and ideas for bonsai improvement and will bring some good plant material and supplies for you to choose from.

This is an event you do not want to miss.

I must have reservations for ALL events. Please e-mail or call me as soon as you know if you want to attend 502-895- 9997.