The first weekend in June saw about 50 enthusiasts get together for Bonsai by the Harbour, an annual event held by the Bonsai Federation of Australia in Gladesville, Sydney, at the SHORE Rowing Facility. It’s a very relaxed event with excellent demonstrators and workshops going on over the weekend. There were also vendors on site […]
Everyone who participated enjoyed Tony’s workshops in early June. Tony is so knowledgable and engaging, it is always a pleasure to work with him. Trees ranged from small to large, developing to refined and all were improved by the end of the day. New skills and techniques were learned. Thank you to Paulette for being
The AABC Convention last month was a triumph for the Canberra Bonsai Society. Meticulously planned and generously executed, it was enjoyed by participants and the general public who visited the show- one hundred plus beautifully displayed trees, many in fine autumn colour. Michael Hagedorn and Jennifer Price from the US demonstrated individually on the Saturday
Nepean Bonsai Club’s show last month was a terrific success at its new venue, Glenbrook Public School. The gymnasium provided much needed space and very good lighting to show every tree at its best. An extensive sales area, coffee cart and sausage sizzle made for a most enjoyable day.
As always, the Australian Plants as Bonsai Show, at the National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, was a wonderful display of native bonsai. It is always inspiring to see. Below are a selection of trees with their catalogue descriptions. 19 Ti tree Leptospermum grandifolium Tree age 23 years Styled since 2004 Pot by Roger Hnatiuk The
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 and accessible way. There is not much Clinton doesn’t know about the care and cultivation
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 and professional development of bonsai. He also travels to teach study groups and lecture at
September is a good time to repot many evergreens, such as pyracantha and buxus. Azaleas can also be repotted while they are in flower, although for many September will be too late in the season, as once the new flush of growth has come behind the flowers, you shouldn’t repot. Chinese elms can be repotted
The Bonsai Society of Australia, in conjunction with the Orange Blossom Festival, presents the BSA Annual Show. Details: Dates: September 6th – 8th, 2024 Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 free The
It was good! Really good! Well organised, lots to learn, great demos and a good sale area. Friday was an optional bus tour of a major bonsai nursery and Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. The nursery was chock-a-block with VERY interesting stock plants and it was hard to say no, but plants could not be taken
