Australian Plants As Bonsai 2025
As always, the Australian Plants as Bonsai Show, at the National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, was a wonderful display of native bonsai. It is always inspiring to see. Below are a selection of trees with their catalogue descriptions. 19 Ti […]
Joe Morgan-Payler Demonstrator for April
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Joe Morgan-Payler, a renowned bonsai demonstrator with a background in Fine Arts and Design, brings deep knowledge and creativity to his workshops. Having trained in Japan under Mr Urushibata at Taisho-en, he offers engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences.
Demonstration: Tuesday, 4th March 2025, 7:30 PM (Members free / Visitors $10)
Workshops: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 (9 AM–12 PM or 1 PM–4 PM) – Participants $65 (max 8) / Observers $10
Location: West Pennant Hills Community Centre, 42 Hill Street, West Pennant Hills
Register: Email
This Month’s Demonstration: John Marsh
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An elder statesman of Australian bonsai, John started bonsai in 1971. He was 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 […]
What to do in March
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This summer has not been particularly hot in Sydney. The humidity and the showery weather of late, has meant that I have had plenty of issues on my trees with such pests as scales of various types (white wax scale […]
Summer Heat: Hugh Grant
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Observations When Summer Watering Heat and water are the themes of this time of year! As we enter the heartlands of summer, watering requirements get a little wonky. Water drives a few things within a tree’s system. 1. Cooling – […]
February’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci
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What a great start to the year with Clinton as our first demonstrator. As you all know, Clinton has worked full-time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He taught at the School of Bonsai […]
What to do in February
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This year has started with some very hot and windy days and several milder ones, broken in between by stormy weather. Some of my trees have received a dose of sunburn on the leaves, with the hot sun suddenly emerging […]
February’s Demonstrator: Clinton Nesci
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Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president and taught at the School of Bonsai for many years where he shared his deep knowledge in a friendly […]
What to do in January
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Summer is one of the busiest times of year for all bonsai artists. One needs to keep vigorous trees, particularly deciduous species, trimmed to encourage shorter internodes. It’s important to keep the balance between pruning and allowing for growth just […]
Lantana Madness by Lee Wright
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I gave up on roses as too much like hard work and insufficient flowering. I bought 8 lantana ‘Chelsea Gold’ and planted them in the front yard. Easy Peasy. No special care, they flower nine months of the year, in […]
