Bonsai by the Harbor
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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)
Arthur Robinson and the Beginnings of the NBPCA: Leigh Taafe
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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 […]
Member’s Sales Tables and Denise Edgerton’s Bonsai Pots
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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 […]
Workshop Notes April: Michele Toomey
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 […]
Jaryd Bailey Demonstration
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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 […]
Moss Workshop with Young Choe and Zach Stanley
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Well known for her very beautiful kusamono and kokodama, Young Choe has a deep interest in moss and is a member of a moss identification group along with Zach Stanley, a bryologist from the Pacific Bonsai Museum. In this workshop, […]
FYI: Bonsai Open
Bonsai Open. Over $5000 in Prize money Open to ALL Australian bonsai artist.
March 5th & 6th, 2022 and introducing Australian Shohin Pot Competition. Over $600 in Prize money. Open to ALL Australian bonsai Potters.
Workshop Notes by Michele Toomey
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Last month at the workshop several members still chose to work on their figs, as well as some conifers. Figs were still able to be repotted, with the conifers just being tidied up or wired. Adrian used raffia on an […]
Next Month’s Demonstrators: Ingrid Bauer and Michael Kempson
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Next month BSA members, Ingrid and Michael, will conduct a joint demonstration. Both have a wealth of practical and artistic knowledge so it should be a very interesting evening. Ingrid will be discussing the South African bonsai style and trees, […]
FYI: Jarryd Bailey: Montane Bonsai
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Jarryd has practised bonsai since he was 12 years old. He completed an apprenticeship at Crataegus Bonsai (Portland Oregon) and now operates Montane Bonsai Garden on the northern slopes of Mt. Wellington.
