MBS - What do I do next with my Ficus tree?

3728 North Fratney Street,Milwaukee WI 53212

20 May, 2023

Description

Every Fall and some years in Spring, MBS offers new bonsai enthusiasts an opportunity to attend “The Public Workshop.” Many had previously attended an MBS event like State Fair or The Silhouette Show at the Domes, gotten excited about this cool art and, like you, signed up for this Workshop. There, you received your first bonsai tree, usually a Ficus or Fig tree, and began to style it with the help of a current club member. Hopefully, you enjoyed yourself and were able to carry home your new bonsai tree in a cool pot. NOW… WHAT DO YOU DO?? You make plans right now to come to the 'What do I do next with my ficus tree workshop'!! It’s your chance to take the next step. This workshop is the perfect time to assess the growth and health of your tropical tree as well as get answers to questions you may have including: * Is my tree healthy? * Does it need to be pruned? * Should it be fertilized? * How do I do that? * What kind of fertilizer do I use? * Why are these tiny flying things circling my tree? * What is that sticky, shiny stuff that is all over my windowsill? * What is repotting and when does it need to be done? These and other questions will all be answered at this upcoming workshop. You will even have an opportunity to watch one of the instructors coach you on doing some of this work on your tree. Having this continuing support will help keep your tree alive, THRIVING, and giving you years of joy! This Workshop is for Novice members, but will be open to any current MBS member. There will be NO COST for members to attend, but attendance will be limited and preference will be given to members who have taken the public workshop in recent years. You may register for the morning session from 9-12, or the afternoon session from 1-4. The scope of work will be decided based on what trees are presented at each session and what the needs of these trees are. Trees will be worked on one at a time, in front of the entire group, so everyone learns from each tree presented. We may be able to do 1 or 2 repots per session and we will make this decision based on the state of the tree. It is unlikely that we will be able to do more than 2 repots per session. Soil for any repot will be available for purchase based on the size of the container. Bring any tools you think you will need and bring wire. Some wire is available for purchase as well. Instructors will be Brian S and Steve C Brian and Steve look forward to helping you grow in your bonsai knowledge while having fun learning. Sign up today !