Last month participants mainly worked on deciduous species, including maples and wisteria. This month it isn’t too late to repot deciduous trees, so long as they aren’t yet in leaf. You might also want to start working on conifers, as they can be repotted in August and September in Sydney. Azaleas can also be repotted […]
It was a real treat for me to attend Bonsai by the Harbour this June, not only because it was the first time I’d ever been able to attend this event, but also because our previously wet and cold winter managed to turn on a perfect, sunny day for the Saturday I was there. The
Once again, our show will be held in the large Harvey Lowe Pavilion, so this is a reminder to get your trees ready for show. There is no show without trees, YOUR TREES! So please consider showing a tree or two. The Show Committee invites all members to be involved regardless of experience. Start now
Last month was one of our focus workshops for the year, working on group plantings. Two of our members participated in this activity, creating their first group settings. There was also an existing setting repotted into a handmade cement pot. This month isn’t too late to repot deciduous trees, so long as they aren’t yet
At the time the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) was officially opened in Commonwealth Park on 27th September 2008, Floriade was bustling all around the precinct. As part of the celebration of our opening, a couple of bonsai demonstrations were conducted for the interested visitors to Floriade. One of these was conducted
What a pleasure it is to visit the NBPCA at the National Arboretum. Summer might not seem like the perfect time but the weather has been a milder in Canberra this year. A volunteer commented that they had had a good amount of rain and many overcast days and the trees shone with their appreciation!
Bonsai-En is an online bonsai shop and nursery in NSW Australia. We want to start supporting bonsai clubs around Australia which will also help support our growth to stock a larger range of quality bonsai supplies In Australia. We ship Australia-wide and have a rewards program. We can also work with clubs for bulk deliveries
As always, the team at the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia in Canberra organised an excellent event in Bonsai Reshaped. The workshops with Scott Martin and Jarryd Bailey were full and enjoyed greatly by all those involved. All trees moved to a new level, whether in development or refinement. The simultaneous demonstrations were
Last month, despite the obstacles, Canberra Bonsai Society held their annual show and what a success it was. People queued quietly (and with social distancing it was a long queue) and once inside had the opportunity to buy all things bonsai and buy they did! By midday on Saturday, the sales tables were looking denuded
Canberra Bonsai Society is happy to announce the annual bonsai show will be held at the Canberra High School from 10-11 October 2020. ACT COVID-19 rules will apply. We look forward to seeing you there!
