What Is Zeolite and Why Add It to Your Bonsai Mix
- Posted By: Ian W
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- Category: Bonsai, General, Helpful Hint, Timely Tips
I was introduced to Zeolite and Enfield Produce in Sydney by a bonsai mentor Rob Clausen and have been using 2-4mm Zeolite at about a 10% additive for about 30 years. As a relatively inexpensive mineral additive it attracts and […]
Workshop Notes
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, Events, Monthly Demonstration, Timely Tips
September is a good time to repot many evergreens, such as pyracantha and buxus. Azaleas can also be repotted while they are in flower, although for many September will be too late in the season, as once the new flush […]
This Month’s Demonstration: Clinton Nesci
- Posted By: Bonsai Admin
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- Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration
Clinton has once again agreed to demonstrate for our club. It’s always a pleasure to see Clinton in action. Clinton has worked full time in the family nursery since 1989 and holds a Nursery Trade Certificate. He was the president […]
What To Do in September
- Posted By: Michele T
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- Category: Bonsai, Things to Do...
The end of winter has been quite warm weather wise, and I’m sure many of you (like me) have taken the opportunity to continue with developing your bonsai trees. There is certainly plenty to keep one occupied now that spring […]
BSA Annual Show 2024
The Bonsai Society of Australia, in conjunction with the Orange Blossom Festival, presents the BSA Annual Show. Details: Dates: September 6th – 8th, 2024 Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM […]
How To Display Bonsai
- Posted By: John M
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- Category: Bonsai
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 to appreciate what you have achieved. At this […]
More About Root Aphids
What are root aphids? Root aphids are aphid species from the family Phylloxera defined by their habit of feeding on plant roots during part of their lifecycle. In general, they are less 0.5mm long, and while their colour varies depending […]
Workshop Notes
- Posted By: Michelle T
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- Category: Bonsai, Suggestions & Tips
This month is not too late to repot deciduous trees, so long as they aren’t yet in leaf. It’s probably too late for repotting deciduous flowering species such as peaches and cherries, as they have most likely flowered already, and […]
This Month’s Demonstration: Preparing Your Trees For Show
- Posted By: Bonsai Admin
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- Category: Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration, Suggestions & Tips, Timely Tips
Michael Kempson will share his tips and techniques for preparing trees to show. There’s more to it than just putting a bonsai on a stand and grabbing a companion plant. Join us as Michael walks us through his routine to […]
What To Do in August
- Posted By: Bonsai Admin
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- Category: Bonsai, Things to Do...
I, like many of you, I’m sure, have been very busy repotting trees every chance I get! July and August, at least in my collection, are the months when most root pruning and repotting take place. We are starting to […]
