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1951 Red Pine by Andrew Edge

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: November 2, 2021
Category: Beginners Guide, Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Suggestions & Tips

I took over care of a Japanese red pine in December of 2017 from a very good friend who had had the tree for many years. It is an old Koreshoff pine that was grown from seed planted in 1951. […]

What to do in November

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: November 2, 2021
Category: Newsletters, Things to Do...

During November spring growth will continue, and one must be mindful of keeping vigorous trees trimmed to encourage short internodes. Fast growing trees can be trimmed back to two leaves per branchlet, whilst less vigorous to four leaves. Australian natives […]

CARE FOR AZALEAS AND CAMELLIAS: Brenda Parker

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: October 11, 2021
Category: Bonsai, Helpful Hint, Suggestions & Tips

At this time of year a lot of azaleas and camellias have or will be finishing their flowering period. It is important that if you want to have them for bonsais, there are a few things that you must do […]

NOVEMBER’S DEMONSTRATOR: Michael Hood

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: October 11, 2021
Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

Michael has been practising bonsai since 1995 after working a few days at a bonsai nursery. He was then lucky enough to study with Lee Wilson for several years. For the past fifteen years, he has been working alongside his […]

Finally Some Good News: Allan Harding

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: October 11, 2021
Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

As of Monday 11th of October- Bonsai Society of Australia will again be holding our usual meetings. First is our club workshop on Tuesday, 19th October. Then, our monthly club meeting is on Tuesday, 2nd November. This meeting will feature […]

What to do in October

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: October 11, 2021
Category: Things to Do...

Spring has most definitely sprung and this is the time when most growth happens on the trees in our bonsai collections. Watering should now be done daily, unless rain occurs. Check afterwards that the soil is moist, and the rain […]

The Laggard by Lee Wright

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: September 17, 2021
Category: Bonsai, General, Helpful Hint

An elm that has greatly benefited from GoGo Juice. March 2018 – Well, the lower trunk was nice, and I thought the lower left branch would be the new apex. However, it thought differently and died, the little devil. I […]

Gogo Juice by Lee Wright

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: September 17, 2021
Category: Bonsai, General, Timely Tips

I went to Bunnings to get some Seamungus to give my bonsai a shot in the arm but the only size they had was more than I could use, more than I could carry. Forget that. So I turned to […]

What to do in September

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: September 17, 2021
Category: Things to Do...

In Sydney, this August has been unusually dry and warm, so we have had a pleasant start to spring, even if it feels as if it came a little early this year. Your deciduous trees will be coming into leaf […]

COVID UPDATE

Posted By: Bonsai Admin
Date: August 10, 2021
Category: Bonsai, Events, General

As you are all well aware, Sydney and its surrounds are in lockdown which has significantly impacted on BSA activities. Both our August and September meetings and workshops are cancelled as well as our show in September. There is good […]

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Japanese Bonsai

1951 Red Pine by Andrew Edge

What to do in November

CARE FOR AZALEAS AND CAMELLIAS: Brenda Parker

NOVEMBER’S DEMONSTRATOR: Michael Hood

Finally Some Good News: Allan Harding

What to do in October

The Laggard by Lee Wright

Gogo Juice by Lee Wright

What to do in September

COVID UPDATE

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