Figs
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Ficus (or figs) is a genus of close to 1000 different species which include trees, shrubs, vines and epiphytes all belonging to the mulberry family (Moraceae). Some begin life as hemi epiphytes – seeds that are dispersed by birds and […]
November Demonstrator: Brenda Parker
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What a great demonstration Brenda gave last month covering all aspects of training, repotting and caring for azaleas. Brenda brought three azaleas to illustrate her talk; a sentimental choice that needed work, the azalea she worked on at our show […]
A bit of fun for the Holidays: Kokedama
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Kokedama is a traditional Japanese art form that uses moss as a container to hold a plant. Usually used as companion plants for display kokodama are fun to make and easy to maintain. These notes come from a workshop I […]
I am not young enough to know everything by Mick Balzary
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Mick has contributed to the bonsai community with articles and demonstrations as visiting tutor for the AABC over many years and has donated bonsai to the NBPCA. Over the past 40 years of bonsai I have learnt a little bit […]
October Demonstration by Sean Hood
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As expected Sean presented a most interesting and thought provoking demonstration last month. Sean’s aim was to show how one could take one’s bonsai to the next level without spending ‘mega’ bucks. As usual, Sean was well prepared to illustrate […]
November Workshop: Root over Rock Figs with Ian White
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This month Ian is leading our workshop and will explain, step by step, how to develop a beautiful root over rock fig bonsai; so gather your figs, your rocks and all the necessary bits and pieces and come along to […]
November Demonstrator: Brenda Parker
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Always knowledgeable and entertaining Brenda Parker is our final demonstrator for 2018. President of the Illawarra Bonsai Society, Brenda is well known as an expert on azaleas, figs, kusamono and suiseki. With forty years experience in bonsai there is not […]
Wisteria Maintenance
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Why Doesn’t My Wisteria Flower? Age Pruning Sunlight Fertilising Potting Watering We will look at each of these topics and see how this information can help to achieve a healthy wisteria. It is important to mention that I live in […]
Pyracantha Potential
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I picked up a little beauty at the BSA sale table on Friday. Yes, the early bird gets the pyracantha. It has age, character and is small… all the things I look for. In its purchased state it was out […]
Bonsai is Art: 2018 Show
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This year’s show was excellent with many visitors commenting on the number and variety of trees displayed. With more than a hundred and thirty bonsai and companion plants to accompany them that is no understatement! Trees ranged from the spectacular […]
