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 brother Sean, in congenial sibling rivalry, developing outstanding trees. Yamadori is a particular interest. Michael […]
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 a demonstration by Michael Hood. Please note that we are obliged to follow the NSW
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 has penetrated the soil, as showers combined with wind may mean that you still need
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 stripped the bark off the jin but obviously left a remnant because I have a
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 Neutrog’s GoGo Juice which is a pro-biotic liquid for soil and plants, teeming with beneficial
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 (if they haven’t already) and you should have enjoyed some blossoms from such plants as
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 news, however. Our face to face workshops will be replaced by Zoom meetings on the
TOP STORY It’s not often you can send your bonsai collection around the world, but thanks to the latest stamp series from Australia Post, the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) can do just that! Bonsai are the feature of a new stamp series released by Australia Post this July that highlight both
As John’s demonstration had to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions, he has kindly provided these detailed notes on preparing trees for show. 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
Extended lockdown this season has meant that the trees in my collection have enjoyed plenty of attention. I, like many of you, often feel as if I have too many trees. At times like this, though, it can be a blessing. We are starting to get some warmer days, although there are most likely some
