We
do want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
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As
we reflect back on 2002 we are extremely happy to
think of all we have accomplished during the year
in assisting all our loyal customers with their Bonsai
Supply needs. It goes without saying, really, that
without you, our customers, and your feedback we would
be in the dark so to speak as to what you really need
in the way of Bonsai Supplies. We do appreciate your
words of encouragement and your constructive criticism
as it concerns our website and our mode of operation.
Now,
we must forge ahead into the new year and hope that
we will be able to do as good or better during this
time.
Gosh!
What to do in January......???
Well, this is a month that we just try to hold on.
Your Indoor Bonsai are in a situation that is very
stressful for them as they are getting virtually minimal
light and desert atmosphere with your heating system.
Remember to water well - meaning keep the soil moist.......not
soggy wet.....You should be checking daily to be sure
your Bonsai has moist soil. Give your Bonsai as much
light as you can.....either natural or artificial.
Natural means natural sunlight. This can be from outdoor
exposure if your outdoor temperature is warm enough
for your Bonsai or on a windowsill if the temperatures
don't get down to freezing this close to the outside
with only a pane of glass between death from freezing
and a cozy temperature. The artificial light can be
from a incandescent or fluorescent light source. If
you use an incandescent light bulb keep it about 1
foot from your Bonsai and leave it on about 18 hours
per day. A timer can assist you in this chore quite
inexpensively. Remember that you can sunburn your
Bonsai the first time you use your plant light if
your Bonsai has had no light to speak of........so
be careful.
Outdoor Bonsai will take special care this month on
into February or so. They are in a dormant state,
but that doesn't mean that you can forget them. Again.....they
need to be checked at least twice a week or so to
insure they have enough moisture in their soil, that
the winds haven't knocked them out of their pot and
let the roots dry out or that the critters that are
out and about haven't eaten the roots or bark off
your Bonsai.
We should say that this month we are in a holding
pattern and happily anticipating the arrival of Spring.
So........do
what many of our customers are now doing.....
namely......ordering soil, new pots and all things
necessary for the Spring Potting Season which is just
around the corner. Please don't procrastinate.....These
things creep up on us all....It's really stressful
on our customer and us when we have to ship out 50
pounds of potting medium via overnight express......whew!
Be a good Girl Scout and good Boy Scout and be prepared.
Things
that are now up on the website since our last newsletter....
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Tokoname
Antique Pots |
Chinese
Foo Dogs |
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Benders |
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Masakuni
Spray Nozzle |
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Chinese
Rickshaw |
Chinese
Fisherman |
Chinese
Boat |
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