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Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

Jaryd Bailey Demonstration

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 reminiscent of the habitat where this Australian native grows. Jarryd thinks it is ‘the star […]

Bonsai, Events

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.

Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Others

Workshop Notes by Michele T

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 advanced juniper that he wants to shape for its future styling. This month is special,

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What to do in March

This summer, like last year, has been a lot cooler than normal and we have certainly had a lot of rain! I hope that you and your trees have survived both. Some of my trees appear to be suffering a bit from lack of sunlight, with too much elongated and rather weak growth. Hopefully, during

Bonsai, Diary, Others

Workshop Notes January by Michele T

Our workshop last month was interesting, with members creating root over rock fig bonsais. Ian generously provided the expertise as well as the necessary muck and sphagnum moss to make it happen. One member’s tree that had been placed on a rock a couple of years ago was checked for root development and root pruning.

Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

February Demonstrator: Allan Peck

Allan has been practising bonsai from 2004 and has great knowledge and experience which he shares as a visiting speaker to clubs all over NSW. His focus is on the collection of, mostly native, mature wild trees. Allan’s aim is to promote Australian natives as bonsai and help like-minded local artists develop the distinctive style

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