After attending the AABC Conference in Melbourne, I was motivated to attack my very raw black pine, which was calling out for a drastic work over. The pine had 25cm long candles and required some major reconstruction. I removed the main trunk and a heavy back branch and shortened all the other branches. It had […]
We have our show dates at last and this means we have until mid-September (just six short weeks) to get our trees ready for display. Why not display a tree or two this year and get them ready at our monthly workshop? Everybody is very welcome to attend. We hope to better label the trees
How does one deal with helping students style trees over time? With one’s own trees there is an ongoing plan (hopefully!) and relationship but how does a bonsai teacher keep a tree moving forward that he/she may only see once a term or even once a year? Leong Chong’s solution is what he calls the
It has been such a warm lead up to winter and many deciduous trees are yet to lose their leaves. For these trees a period of dormancy is important, so if your deciduous trees still have their foliage, it should be removed now to give the trees the rest they need before spring.
For this demonstration, Joe used a forty year old Japanese black pine that had once been part of a group setting planted on a slab. He chose this tree as it had character and good ramification with which to work and manipulate. Joe then walked us through how he styles such a tree. Joe works
BONSAI SHOW BONSAI SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA Inc presents THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PUBLIC DISPLAY OF BONSAI IN AUSTRALIA In Conjunction with the Orange Blossom Festival When: SATURDAY – SUNDAY 17TH – 18TH SEPTEMBER 2016 10AM TO 5PM Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday Where DON MOORE CENTRE CARLINGFORD Cnr. NORTH ROCKS Rd
Sue will be demonstrating on some of her own black pines, but be sure to bring yours for any advice you need. When: Saturday 14th November Time: 2pm to 5pm Where: Normanhurst Public School – Normanhurst Road, Normanhurst. Cost: $10 per person, afternoon tea provided DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS ( BSA February Magazine 2012)
Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. 50th Anniversary Year As a part of our celebrations we will have a special Demonstration with Andrew Ward. Andrew’s relaxed manner and expertise will assure a night full of information, artistry and fun. Tuesday 6th Oct. 7.30pm West Pennant Hills Community Hall 42 Hill Rd. West Pennant HillsLucky door prize,
In conjunction with the Hills Shire Council’s Orange Blossom Festival. This ancient art form is believed to have begun in China. Japan and Asia were the next lands to embrace Bonsai. Travellers after World War II introduced Bonsai to Australia and the Western world.Bonsai also has its own evolution – from seed – nursery
On SATURDAY 11th and SUNDAY 12th July, 2015, the NSW Camellia Research Society will be holding their 46th Annual CAMELLIA SHOW, in the hall at Ravenswood School for Girls Henry St, Gordon. We would like to extend a warm invitation to your members to attend. The Show will be open to the public from
