It is (finally!) looking like spring, and our “little trees” are looking for the sun. Here in the 
Southeast USA all your repotting should be completed by now.  Maintenance pruning 
is almost a daily routine during the spring rush of growth.  At times the concept of having 
too many bonsai seems almost real.  On the other hand, however, which ones could we 
possibly let go?  With all the time and care that we give them they seem like part of the family.
My wife often asks, “Have you watered your babies today?” 

Watering, pruning, and fertilizing, and then being rewarded with new branches, green shoots 
and new growth on our bonsai is a great way to welcome the spring season.  Here in North 
Alabama our 2013 Spring Bonsai Show was a great success.  We enjoyed the 
opportunity to display and compare our trees, and reflect on the last years’ improvements 
as we demonstrated this art to the public and talked with others about our local Bonsai group.
 If you are in the North Alabama area, come visit us at our June meeting, where we will 
discuss "Bonsai for Beginners."  In the meantime, enjoy our website and this wonderful art!