Michael’s passion for bonsai started twenty years ago and is now regarded by ‘some family and friends as a serious engagement, boarding on obsession. He started taking lessons in 2016 at the School of Bonsai, where he now teaches and has been a member of BSA since 2018. While engaging with a diverse collection there […]
This Japanese black pine setting of six trees was originally purchased from Ray Nesci’s Nursery in 2012. It was up the back in a polystyrene box and the trees were approximately 25 years old. They required a small amount of training as they already had some styling but had been neglected by the previous owner
There are no specific activities planned for this month’s workshop, but last month was spent mainly tidying up conifers, particularly junipers. If the foliage is opened up it allows more light and air to penetrate, which is particularly important during the colder months of the year. May continues to be a good time for tidying
Andrew, a regular demonstrator, workshop leader and good friend to our club is well known for his friendly and thoughtful style. Bonsai has been a twenty-three year obsession for Andrew and this certainly shows in his knowledge and skill. Andrew’s favourite species to work with is pine, followed closely by Australian native trees. Andrew enjoys
Autumn is well and truly on us now, with cooler nights and crisp mornings. It was pleasant over the Easter/ANZAC Day period to have a break from all that summer rain, so hopefully your deciduous bonsai will be starting to show some autumn colour. Keep the trees in full sun if possible at this time
A unique program will be presented with multiple demonstrations and workshop occurring throughout Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will feature Scott Martin (Bonsai Matsu), Sam Thompson (Assistant NB&PC Camberra), Andrew Edge (Edge Bonsai Studio)
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
At this month’s meeting, BSA member Denise Edgerton, will bring a selection of her bonsai pots for sale. With autumn repotting well on its way, this is an excellent opportunity to find the perfect pot for your tree or buy a tree for the members’ sale table to put into that new pot! If you
April is a good time to tidy up summer growth on most species and prepare for winter. Some repotting of certain species can also be carried out at this workshop. Make sure, if you are planning to repot, that you bring all the requirements like bonsai potting mix, a selection of pots, wire and the
Last month at the BSA meeting, Jarryd Bailey from Montane Bonsai in Tasmania (https://montanebonai.com/) used a Podocarpus lawrencei he propagated in 2014, a stone slab from Tree Makers Bonsai (https://treemakers.com.au/) and rocks from his home creek to create a landscape reminiscent of the habitat where this Australian native grows. Jarryd thinks it is ‘the star
