Summer Heat: Hugh Grant

Observations When Summer Watering Heat and water are the themes of this time of year! As we enter the heartlands of summer, watering requirements get a little wonky. Water drives a few things within a tree’s system. 1. Cooling – […]

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February’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci

What a great start to the year with Clinton as our first demonstrator. As you all know, Clinton has worked full-time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He taught at the School of Bonsai […]

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What to do in February

This year has started with some very hot and windy days and several milder ones, broken in between by stormy weather. Some of my trees have received a dose of sunburn on the leaves, with the hot sun suddenly emerging […]

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February’s Demonstrator: Clinton Nesci

Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president and taught at the School of Bonsai for many years where he shared his deep knowledge in a friendly […]

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What to do in January

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for all bonsai artists. One needs to keep vigorous trees, particularly deciduous species, trimmed to encourage shorter internodes. It’s important to keep the balance between pruning and allowing for growth just […]

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Lantana Madness by Lee Wright

I gave up on roses as too much like hard work and insufficient flowering. I bought 8 lantana ‘Chelsea Gold’ and planted them in the front yard. Easy Peasy. No special care, they flower nine months of the year, in […]

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Working The Nebari by Andrew Edge

I’ve had this Ficus macrophylla (the Moreton Bay fig) for twenty years, inheriting it when I bought the property and nursery, Bibo Bonsai, in Peats Ridge. For many years it has been kept alive and just moved with me when […]

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Workshop Notes

This is a great time to bring tropical species such as figs to work on. Root pruning and styling are both possible, so make sure you bring everything you’ll need if you want to spend your evening developing your figs. […]

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November Demonstration: Hugh Grant

  Hugh Grant, of Tree Makers Design, is a bonsai professional from the upper Blue Mountains of NSW. Tree Makers is a garden and studio specialising in quality design and techniques. Hugh manages clients’ trees, offering styling and maintenance services […]

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What To Do In November

After a dry September, October has had a mix of showery and sunny days, some quite cool as well, but all your trees should be in active growth by now. This will continue in the coming months, and one must […]

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