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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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What to do in February

It’s been a wet and cool summer so far. For me this has meant that it’s been quite pleasant to spend time outdoors working on my trees. Sadly though, it’s also meant that I have plenty of weeds to attend to if I can’t find something better to do! Some days (and nights) have been

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The NBPCA Patron Announcement: Leigh Taafe

The National Arboretum Canberra (NAC) and the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) are pleased to announce the appointment of our inaugural NBPCA Patron. Congratulations and welcome to the team, Mr Lindsay Bebb. Mr Bebb’s profile within the global bonsai community will assist the NBPCA achieve its aspirations and strategic goals at an

Bonsai, Others, Suggestions & Tips

Privet Makeover: Lee Wright

Have this charming little privet, all of 16 cm high. The trunk has great movement, showy roots and a mushroom top. What more can you ask for? The problem was, the roots were getting too big and the top had nowhere to go/grow. There was bar branching but it wasn’t in your face so it

Bonsai, Others

From Permanent Collection of the NBPCA: Leigh Taafe

The bonsai pictured below is believed to be the oldest tree in Australia to have been grown and designed specifically for bonsai that is still alive today. It was kindly donated to the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) by Dorothy Koreshoff and was originally grown by her late husband Vita. Vita arrived

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