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We'd like to extend a "congratulations!" to our own Erik Wigert. Shown left: The first lesson at his new classroom. His nursery has a new location on US 41 in North Ft Myers.
see www.wigertsbonsai.com for details.

The first lesson was with his Advanced class. The topic of discussion was Austrailian Pines; why they make good bonsai and why they are not good for the florida landscape.
After the discussion the class was able to collect their own pine from Erik's property.



  12-08-08 : HOLIDAY WORKSHOP DECEMBER 10TH:
Hello Sho-Fu members-
This is a late reminder of our upcoming holiday workshop this Wednesday night (the 10th) at 7pm at Selby Gardens. I am somewhat delayed getting this out to you as I am still in the midst of relocating my nursery, please excuse the lateness. If you remember we discussed the format at the October meeting and it was included in that months newsletter.

Gloria Champer is coordinating the food & drinks. Please call Gloria at 941-966-3113 if you have not done so already to avoid duplication. Gloria said she still needs bread/rolls, deserts, and soda. She also is looking for a meat dish like turkey or ham. Everyone bring something to pass and we should have plenty to eat!

The other half of the occasion is the open workshop. Bring a tree to get help with or to show off. We will have club wire and soil on hand and myself and other expierienced members will be on hand to help you with your trees. If you dont need help just bring a tree to work on in the company of friends. We decided on this format instead of a christmas party so this will be the one chance in December to get out and see your friends from Sho-Fu.

If anyone needs and supplies from my nursery remember to email or call me at 239-896-5549 before 10am Wednesday.

Mike Knowlton is working on our 2009 schedule and has Hal Mahoney lined up for a program early in the year and is working on more bookings in the next weeks.

Hope to see you all Wednesday night (the 10th) 7pm at our normal meeting room at Selby Gardens-

Erik Wigert
 
     
  11-03-08 : BONSAI UNDER THE BANYANS WEEKEND:
Congratulations to Erik for winning the "People's Choice Award" and I must say it was a close race between Mary Madison and Erik for the award. Vito's tree and
Gloria's cherry tree also got lots of votes as well.

Just wanted to thank all of you for a fantastic show. We got lots of good comments and made some a little money. But I think we got Sho Fu's name a little better known to potential new members.

Thank you, Ernie Ferandez, Dorothy  Schmitz, Alberto Cruz, Mike Cartrett, and Adam Lavigne for five fantastic demonstrations. Also thank you Alberto for a great critique of the show trees on Sunday morning. And Mike did a great job with the auction on Sunday afternoon.

Great Show and thanks to all of you that showed up to help. THANK YOU!!!
 
     
  10-18-08 : MEMBERS and GUESTS: If you are planning to sell at "Bonsai under the Banyans" November 1 & 2, please let us know.
Julie needs to know how much space to give you for her set up. If you want to sell during the auction, (which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon beginning at 1pm), please let me know how many items you want to sell.(We understand this number may change). Cindy Petterson 863-683-3555
 
     
  10-11-08 : Sho Fu dues are due:  $25.00 individual/ 30.00 family.  Thank you very much to the 21 members who have already paid.   
     
  9-27-08 : Erik Wigert's Liquidation Sale. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of a big savings on soil, pots, and bonsai material, AND Erik will deliver it to our meeting this Wednesday!!  He's reduced the price on soil from $30.00 to 25.00, which is a real bargain.   
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