Angle Change: Lee Wright
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I got this Kunzea ambigua from the native nursery in Heathcote and lost any stying ideas when I looked at it at home. In the end, after cutting away what I didn’t feel I could use I decided to plant […]
March Demonstrator: Clinton Nesci
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As always, Clinton presented a very interesting and informative demonstration on dwarf species and in particular, a dwarf Banksia serrata, known as Cape York variety at the nursery. Clinton pointed out that some banksias are better than others when it […]
April Demonstrator: Hugh Grant
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April brings the very talented Hugh Grant as our demonstrator. Well known and admired for his work with native species, particularly yamadori, Hugh is also very adept in designing and styling exotic species as well. Having trained at Mirai, with […]
What to do in March
- Posted By: Michele Toomey
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Amazing to have experienced two such totally contrasting summers! This one just finished was so wet and cool, and the one before so hot and dry. I hope that you and your trees have survived both well. The main thing […]
Calling all Bonsai Clubs and Members.
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Experience the beauty of Japanese culture through bonsai, ikebana and kusamono with a focus on Australian native plants. Held at the National Arboretum Canberra, home to the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia. Information and bookings here.
February Demonstrator: Andrew Edge
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Andrew is a regular demonstrator, workshop leader and good friend to our club and is known for his knowledge and friendly and thoughtful style. Bonsai has been a twenty-three year obsession for Andrew and this certainly shows in his knowledge […]
What to do in February
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This summer, we have had quite a lot of rain and cooler days than is normal for this time of the year. We have also had COVID 19 restrictions in place, possibly limiting the movements of many of us during […]
Watering your Bonsai by Andrew Edge
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Sweltering temperatures have arrived with the Central Coast and Sydney having already sustained a few 40° Celsius days in November. Trees will wilt before your eyes, especially with the dry desert wind driving this heat from the interior. Watering your […]
Demonstrator for 2021
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- Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
Andrew Edge 2nd Feb 7.30pm West Pennant Hills Community Hall 42 Hill Street, West Pennant Hills Clinton Nesci 2nd March 7.30pm West Pennant Hills Community Hall 42 Hill Street, West Pennant Hills Hugh Grant 6th April 7.30pm West Pennant Hills […]
February 2021 Demonstrator: Andrew Edge
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Andrew is our first demonstrator for 2021 and brings great experience, deep knowledge and a sense of humour to his demonstrations which are always enjoyable. Whether it’s exotics or natives, Andrew’s enthusiasm for all bonsai is infectious (maybe not the […]
