Bonsai, Events, Exhibitions / Shows
Josie McNeilly Open Garden
Josie McNeilly is opening her garden on the weekend of the 16-17th February from 9.30am to 4pm both days. All members and friends are invited, so come along and relax enjoying what Josie has achieved in her own little haven. Spend as much or as little time as you wish. Meet up with other plant
Bonsai, Events, Exhibitions / Shows
A Little Summer Bonsai
Just when nothing much bonsai was happening (except for all that pruning and repotting) in January, Campbelltown Bonsai Society staged a summer show at the Studley Golf Club. There were plenty of figs, flowers and even some fruit. What a welcome relief to go and look at trees without that guilty feeling that not enough
Bonsai, Events, Monthly Demonstration, Others
BSA Business – Important Reminders
BSA fees are due this month and are as follows: Membership Joining fee $12.00 Annual fee $35.00 Students $25.00 Family (at same address) $40.00 For your information here are the demonstrators for the first half of this year. February Ray Makaway March Joe Morgan-Payler April Hugh Grant May Ashley Brown June Tony Bebb July
Beginners Guide, Bonsai, Bonsai For Dummies, Suggestions & Tips
How’s This for a $10 Bonsai?
Cotoneasters harden very quickly and it is next to impossible to find a more mature plant with movement enough to make a good bonsai. Therefore, I picked up a $4.50 starter plant at Ray Nesci’s nursery in September, a $5 pot and styled a full cascade. Initially the apical branches were left on as sacrifice
Bonsai, Events, Monthly Demonstration
Look What’s Happening in March
Back by popular demand- Joe Morgan-Payler. If you missed out last time, don’t wait to book your workshop space.
Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
January Demonstrator: Ray Mackaway
Ray Mackaway has been involved with bonsai for over 30 years. His interest in bonsai grew out of a need to find a hobby that was completely different from his busy and quite demanding work life. It was on his way home from doing work in Indonesia that he first thought about getting involved in
Bonsai, Events
Christmas Party 4th December
We are having a new look evening with all new games with the aim of raising some funds for your club while having some fun. What to bring: Yourself and a partner or friend for a fun night A plate with some goodies for our Christmas feast. Ingrid is making her famous punch and
Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
February Demonstrator: Ray Macaway
Popular School of Bonsai teacher and regular visiting demonstrator to our club, Ray needs no introduction. He has written the definitive article on wisteria as bonsai and we are very lucky to have him come to explain his techniques for producing outstanding trees.
Bonsai, Bonsai For Dummies, Helpful Hint
Figs
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 animals in crevices in tree tops. Some scientists seem to think that Ficus are an