NATIONAL BONSAI MUSEUM
See many examples of superb bonsai trees in the various collections, including the story of the Yamaki Pine - the bonsai that survived the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, and is now part of the museum's permanent collection.
See below for information about the new schedule for Bonsai Classes presented by Flamingo Gardens.
Grab interest
I received a message from Hiram Macias this morning about a post on FB that he thought I should add for our members.
This was posted by Rachael Tortorelli;
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As we go into planting season, my Southern partners, please be aware that the USA has an invading species of worm called the Hammerhead Worm and they need to be killed ASAP.
They are indigenous to Southeast Asia and are currently in Alabama, Georgia and parts of Florida and South Carolina.
Don’t cut it into 10 pieces cuz it will grow 10 more worms (they are immortal). YOU MUST dissolve in salt and vinegar in a jar for a few days. You can also freeze the worm if you’re not about to kill it alive before dissolving it.
DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR HANDS. They are believed to carry an incredibly potent tetrodotoxin, which is also found in pufferfish. Use gloves when handling, and do not make contact with your skin.
EDIT : I have commented some links and articles where you can learn more about Auburn Univeristy’s study on them, and where to both find and how to avoid them.
Credits to the OG post on Twitter & photos goes to this MF right here : https://twitter.com/princes.../status/1506066320340619264..."
WE REMEMBER
Bud Shafer 1937-2011
The Bud Shafer Memorial Bench at the Jim Smith Bonsai Gallery, Heathcote Botanical Gardens. Bench provided by donations from the Broward & Gold Coast Bonsai Societies.