You know it’s time to repot when the roots have pushed a tree (or in this case, a small Taiwanese maple forest) up and out of its pot but when the pot cracks, there is no more procrastinating! But finding a suitable vessel is more tricky; this forest had very specific needs- a beautiful, shallow,
So, after some time nurturing and styling your bonsai, the time has come when you think it has reached a stage where you would like to put it on display for others to appreciate what you have achieved. At this stage, presentation is very important to make your bonsai look its best regardless of whether
BSA Annual Exhibition SALESMembers, Bonsai World, Denise Edgerton and Snowfire Ceramics DEMONSTRATIONSSaturday 11am EVAN MARSH and Sunday 12pm ANDREW EDGE ADMISSIONAdults $7.00 and children under 12 is free.
Elder statesman of Australian bonsai and winner of the Bonsai Open (2024), John Marsh has been practising bonsai since 1971. A founding member of the Nepean Bonsai Society (where he continues to teach), an inaugural member of the AABC and its vice-president for many years, John has demonstrated at AABC seminars and conducted workshops and
Air layering is a very productive form of propagation to get a compact miniature tree with a decent trunk and a nice spread of roots.Trees to layer: Best time to air layer is spring onwards when the sap is flowing, however, anytime as long as the tree is actively growing. Things to consider: APPLYING THE
The new format Bonsai by the Harbour was a great success. Demonstrations on Saturday, workshops Sunday and a Sydney wide club display worked well. Saturday started with Ray and Clinton Nesci. Ray brought four of his maples, ranging from enormous to shohin and entertained the audience with their histories and habits. Jarryd Bailey (Montane Bonsai),
The School of Bonsai (https://www.schoolofbonsai.com.au) recently hosted a visit to Sydney by Japanese bonsai master, Koji Hiramatsu. Despite torrential rain, members and guest flocked to see Koji in action and they weren’t disappointed. Koji, ably assisted by Evan Marsh and Sean Hood, gave a most interesting and informative demonstration working on an old material rarely
Allan began learning Bonsai some 20 years ago but in recent years his interest has shifted and intensified upon Chinese Penjing. Allan took weekly Penjing classes for three years and reached an advanced level. Those studies have continued, including regular study tours to China. In 2015, Allan won first prize at the inaugural Penjing competition
New to the bonsai demonstration circuit, Antony has been involved in bonsai for many years and has an outstanding collection of both exotics and natives and a deep interest in bonsai display. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Antony discuss how to get the best out of your black pines.
