What To Do In November
- Posted By: Bonsai Admin
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After a dry September, October has had a mix of showery and sunny days, some quite cool as well, but all your trees should be in active growth by now. This will continue in the coming months, and one must […]
Notes From ‘sharing Our Learnings” On Eucalyptus
- Posted By: Lee Wright
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Helpful Hint, Others, Suggestions & Tips
The Victorian Native Bonsai Club hosted the 10th Symposium of Australian Native Plants as Bonsai in Melbourne at the end of August. The two day native infusion was well planned, superbly delivered and the delegates got a lot of facts […]
Workshop Notes
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Others, Timely Tips
We have had a few new members join at our recent show, and I’m bearing in mind that some of you might be quite new to the bonsai adventure. Even if you don’t yet have many trees to work on, […]
October Demonstration: Clinton Nesci
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- Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
Clinton has once again agreed to demonstrate for our club. It’s always a pleasure to see Clinton in action. Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president […]
What To Do In October
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, Things to Do...
September was an unusually dry month, with quite a few windy days, so hopefully you’ve all been able to manage the demands of your trees to keep them healthy and thriving. I repotted several natives and junipers in my collection […]
Native Forest Plantings
- Posted By: Lee W
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- Category: Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Suggestions & Tips, Timely Tips
Marcela Ferreira does not like traditional forest plantings which are usually very formulaic. She finds them ‘anally retentive’ and boring. They don’t evoke anything in her mind. Marcela stressed that the bonsai artist needs to find their own voice in […]
What Is Zeolite and Why Add It to Your Bonsai Mix
- Posted By: Ian W
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Helpful Hint, Timely Tips
I was introduced to Zeolite and Enfield Produce in Sydney by a bonsai mentor Rob Clausen and have been using 2-4mm Zeolite at about a 10% additive for about 30 years. As a relatively inexpensive mineral additive it attracts and […]
Workshop Notes
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, Events, Monthly Demonstration, Timely Tips
September is a good time to repot many evergreens, such as pyracantha and buxus. Azaleas can also be repotted while they are in flower, although for many September will be too late in the season, as once the new flush […]
This Month’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci
- Posted By: Bonsai Admin
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- Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
Clinton has once again agreed to demonstrate for our club. It’s always a pleasure to see Clinton in action. Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president […]
What To Do in September
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, Things to Do...
The end of winter has been quite warm weather wise, and I’m sure many of you (like me) have taken the opportunity to continue with developing your bonsai trees. There is certainly plenty to keep one occupied now that spring […]
