Kelowna Bonsai Club
Rick's Garden World 1410 Pioneer Rd, Kelowna V1W 4M6 Kelowna, BC, Canada

This years Larch forest planting made it through the scorching summer and is starting to turn a nice yellow just prior to losing it's needles. May re jig it a bit in the spring along with giving it it's first pruning. There are other pictures of its progression posted here somewhere.

The 2021 Juniper Contests Winner has been picked! Our Club Sensei, Martin V was this year's judge. The judging was once again done without knowing whose tree it was, just that they were numbered. Photos were submitted of juniper trees fresh from the greenhouse, then after a summer of styling, the transformation from tree to bonsai. Martin had a tough time picking the winner between the top three and had to base his final decision on the best overall shape and applying bons...ai techniques. This year's prizes are donated by Martin V as well, the top three get their pick from his brand new tool orders. Now what everyone has been waiting for, all the entries this year! For the second year in a row! The 2021 Juniper Contest Winner Is! Tree #2, Bob M!!! Bob Gets to hang onto the metal bonsai trophy for another year. Our Two Runner Ups are!!! Tree #5 Brent T! and Tree #6 Daniel W! A Big thanks to everyone who entered, your participation is what makes this contest a success. For those of you who didn't enter this year, please enter next year. Because If Bob wins three years in a row, we will all have to hear about it at every Bonsai Club meeting, forever.

With the ongoing high COVID numbers there will be no club activities until the spring of 2022. Please stay safe!

April 29, 2021 Berbis Royal Burgandy after repotting. Clump style. Starting to grow leaves so it seems to be catching. Pumice 33% Lava 33% Akadama 33%. Will leave it till at least the fall when some wire might go on. The following spring will cut back heavily if alls well.

The Kelowna Bonsai Club, 2021 Juniper Contest! The contest is based on the most impressive artistic transformation from Raw material to Completed tree. -This year's contest will be done virtually and judged by our Sensei. The Trophy from the 2019 contest will be back up for grabs, with the winners' names engraved onto it. -This is a great opportunity to learn and be creative! ... -Get involved with the bonsai community today and have some fun! -Prizes For the top 3 will be announced Later Junipers are widely available at every garden center and most hardware stores. They are also one of the easiest trees to train and the perfect tree to get into bonsai with. Contest Rules -Any species of Juniper (Juniperus), 2 gallon pots are preferred -Under $20, before taxes -Must be left in the original nursery plastic pot (Bonsai pots can be expensive) -Trees will be judged based on the best before and after photos, So take good photos! -No wires or shaping equipment left on your tree, for the final photo -One tree entry per person. If your tree has an Accident you can re-enter a new one. How To Enter -Submit a photo of your purchased tree, store receipt and your name. By Email, to [email protected] -The contest starts Now! and the final photo must be submitted by October 1st, for judging the following week.

WHERE TO GET BONSAI In Kelowna: Art Knapp and Rick's Garden World often has bonsai. Sometimes Rona or Home Depot may have some. Our member Martin may have some bonsai for sale: 250-470-7155 or valleysoda [email protected]. In the Lower Mainland: There are Bonsai Floral Gardens in Surrey: 778-676-5588 and Sunny Bonsai in Metrotown: 604-454-3863.

I am new to this... starting out with a juniper bonsai from Home Depot. What I am wondering is how much sunlight is enough? Cheers.

Congratulations to the winners! And thanks to everyone who participated in the juniper contest. Thanks to Harrison for organizing a great event and thanks to Rick's Garden World for being amazing hosts. If you missed out, don't worry their will be another contest for next year. Starting in March and running until October 2020. First place: Bob Martin ... Second: Martin Vincze Third: Lee Temple See more

Our next meeting is nearly upon us. Come out to Rick's Garden World on October 1st! Meeting starts at 7:00pm. Entries from the 1st Juniper contest will be judged, trophies and prizes will be awarded. See everybody on Tuesday.

Only one month left before the judging of the Juniper Contest. Now its time to announce the prizes! First place will get thier name engraved on the Wire Bonsai Trophy and they get to hang onto the trophy until next year's contest! (First Photo) The top 3 will all receive 45w indoor growing lamps, to help out thier plants over the coming winter! (Second Photo)... There is still time to enter, if you haven't already done so. The contest closes to new entries on September 20th. With judging on October 1st! (See last picture for details) @ Kelowna, British Columbia

First meeting back after the summer is at Rick’s Garden World, Sept 3rd at 7pm. Hopefully you have all kept busy over the summer. We look forward to hearing your bonsai stories next month.

It is with sad hearts that the family of Christopher Chris Donald MacKenzie announce his sudden passing as the result of a traffic accident on July 26, 2019. He is survived by his husband, Bill Litwin, mother Mary Lu MacKenzie, brother Richard (Cathy), nephews Jordan (Trish), Jasper, Benjamin and Carson MacKenzie, along with many family members in Ontario and the U.S. He was predeceased by father Elwood and brothers Peter and David. Chris was born at 8:05 a.m. on December 1...2, 1961 in Marathon, Ontario. He was raised in Marathon and worked as River Driver and Lifeguard. He loved animals from an early age and carried that love throughout his life. He went to Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie to study nursing. He finished his education as an Emergency Medical Care Assistant at Cambrian College in Sudbury, ON and worked as an ambulance attendant throughout Ontario. A work place injury prompted him to retire to Kelowna, BC where he became active in a variety of community groups including: The Ponderosa Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild; the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club; and the Shire of Danscombe SCA, travelling throughout the Pacific Northwest to attend the various events for these organizations, where he made many new friends. A Service will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC and will be live-streamed on the Springfield website. Internment will take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Chris MacKenzie Memorial Fund at the following charities: For Canadian Family & Friends Bridge Youth & Family Services, Etcetera Fund (https://www.thebridgeservices.ca/donate/) please be sure to reference the specific Fund above. For US Family & Friends American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm) Or a charity of your choice.

Started out with a simple up pot of this "Nana" Juniper contestant. Taking out the excess top soil and exposing the root structure. Then adding some rock to the bottom of the pot and raise it up. Finally, some soil mix to fill in the gaps. Next up shaping and wiring! Get your own Juniper entered in the contest now! (See previous posts for contest rules) ... #kelowna #okanagan #bonsai #bonsaitree #bonsailovers #bonsaigarden #bonsaiworld #art #artist #nature #naturelovers #juniper #gardening #garden #trees #ricksgardenworld @ Kelowna, British Columbia See more

The first four entries are in, with many more on the way. The Juniper Transformation Contest is on! #kelowna #okanagan #bonsai #bonsaitree #bonsailovers #bonsaigarden #bonsaiworld #art #artist #nature #naturelovers #juniper @ Kelowna, British Columbia

Our next meeting is nearly upon us. Come out to Rick's Garden World on October 1st! Meeting starts at 7:00pm. Entries from the 1st Juniper contest will be judged, trophies and prizes will be awarded. See everybody on Tuesday.

First meeting back after the summer is at Rick’s Garden World, Sept 3rd at 7pm. Hopefully you have all kept busy over the summer. We look forward to hearing your bonsai stories next month.

It is with sad hearts that the family of Christopher Chris Donald MacKenzie announce his sudden passing as the result of a traffic accident on July 26, 2019. He is survived by his husband, Bill Litwin, mother Mary Lu MacKenzie, brother Richard (Cathy), nephews Jordan (Trish), Jasper, Benjamin and Carson MacKenzie, along with many family members in Ontario and the U.S. He was predeceased by father Elwood and brothers Peter and David. Chris was born at 8:05 a.m. on December 1...2, 1961 in Marathon, Ontario. He was raised in Marathon and worked as River Driver and Lifeguard. He loved animals from an early age and carried that love throughout his life. He went to Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie to study nursing. He finished his education as an Emergency Medical Care Assistant at Cambrian College in Sudbury, ON and worked as an ambulance attendant throughout Ontario. A work place injury prompted him to retire to Kelowna, BC where he became active in a variety of community groups including: The Ponderosa Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild; the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club; and the Shire of Danscombe SCA, travelling throughout the Pacific Northwest to attend the various events for these organizations, where he made many new friends. A Service will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC and will be live-streamed on the Springfield website. Internment will take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Chris MacKenzie Memorial Fund at the following charities: For Canadian Family & Friends Bridge Youth & Family Services, Etcetera Fund (https://www.thebridgeservices.ca/donate/) please be sure to reference the specific Fund above. For US Family & Friends American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm) Or a charity of your choice.

CANCELLATION The meeting of April 7 has been cancelled.

PLEASE NOTE The March meeting has been changed to Tuesday, March 10.

NEXT MEETING -Tuesday, March 3 7:00 pm Rick's Garden World Corner Benvoulin & Pioneer

The Rona in Kelowna has a bunch of small indoor Bonsai for sale. They were in good shape on Friday. Some ficus, fukien tea, and Baobab or money tree. Not too sure. These are worth checking out before they are all sold. Cheers, Harrison Ferrier

Congratulations to the winners! And thanks to everyone who participated in the juniper contest. Thanks to Harrison for organizing a great event and thanks to Rick's Garden World for being amazing hosts. If you missed out, don't worry their will be another contest for next year. Starting in March and running until October 2020. First place: Bob Martin ... Second: Martin Vincze Third: Lee Temple See more