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How to Display Bonsai: John Marsh

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 […]

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What To Do In August

I have had several distractions this last month, including minor surgery, so I haven’t given my trees as much attention as I normally do at this time of year. It’s okay to sometimes have a break from repotting if you normally keep everything up to date, although it’s important to never let your trees get

Bonsai, Events, Exhibitions / Shows, Others

Bonsai by the Harbour: Andrew Edge

The first weekend in June saw about 50 enthusiasts get together for Bonsai by the Harbour, an annual event held by the Bonsai Federation of Australia in Gladesville, Sydney, at the SHORE Rowing Facility. It’s a very relaxed event with excellent demonstrators and workshops going on over the weekend. There were also vendors on site

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Tony Bebb Workshops

Everyone who participated enjoyed Tony’s workshops in early June. Tony is so knowledgable and engaging, it is always a pleasure to work with him. Trees ranged from small to large, developing to refined and all were improved by the end of the day. New skills and techniques were learned. Thank you to Paulette for being

Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

Demonstrator For August: Evan Marsh

AUGUST MEETING: EVAN MARSH DEMONSTRATION   Bonsai artist, Evan Marsh is a member of the Nepean Bonsai Society, the National Bonsai Group, a teacher at the School of Bonsai and an accredited AABC tutor. He has been mentored by John Marsh (not related) and studied in Japan with Koji Hiramatsu and Masahiro Sasaki (of Gasho-en).

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What To Do In July

It seemed as if on June 1st winter commenced with a bang, and the weather has been seriously cold ever since! Usually the days in June have some residual warmth to encourage bonsai enthusiasts outdoors and into working on their trees, but the sudden cold weather certainly doesn’t mean we can neglect our collections altogether

Bonsai, Events, Exhibitions / Shows, Others

AABC Convention, Canberra 2025

The AABC Convention last month was a triumph for the Canberra Bonsai Society. Meticulously planned and generously executed, it was enjoyed by participants and the general public who visited the show- one hundred plus beautifully displayed trees, many in fine autumn colour. Michael Hagedorn and Jennifer Price from the US demonstrated individually on the Saturday

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