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or disease that does not exist on the “North Shore” of Quebec, which, in turn, could create more damage to the ecosystem than it would help. More to come on that subject,” Vianney added.
Nevertheless we are not without our gi s. e initia- tives taken by these societies to come together, for the rst time, and promote Bonsai/Penjing in Quebec is certainly a gi to Canada as a whole. And the hope is those travelling home with their new Larch tree in a pot, may become future enthusiasts in Bonsai.
I was pleased to be invited to represent BCI and thank the organizers for providing an opportunity to participate.
For more, visit www.bonsaigrosbec.com and www.facebook.com/bonsaicanada
Top; “Nursery Bonsai Gros-Bec has an Interpretive centre that o ers visitors an opportunity to discover bonsai and the art surrounding its culture, in a natural setting.” Robert Smith
Middle; Juniperus chinensis (Shimpaku) by Vianney Leduc
Bottom left; Suiseki by Vincent Gagné
Bottom right; Larix laricina by Eric Auger
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