Lotus Bonsai Nursery Class: Green Japanese Maple Forest This is one of our most popular classes. We will place 7 to 15 trees into a shallow ceramic tray to create the perception of depth and serenity in a forest glade. There will be an in-depth discussion of how forests grow and the secrets of making the forest planting dramatic, believable & aesthetically pleasing9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens, 1435 Lower Lake Drive, Placerville $150 www.lotusbonsai.com For more information contact: (530) 622-9681
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Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms and forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people.
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