A Little Summer Bonsai
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Just when nothing much bonsai was happening (except for all that pruning and repotting) in January, Campbelltown Bonsai Society staged a summer show at the Studley Golf Club. There were plenty of figs, flowers and even some fruit. What a […]
BSA Business – Important Reminders
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BSA fees are due this month and are as follows: Membership Joining fee $12.00 Annual fee $35.00 Students $25.00 Family (at same address) $40.00 For your information here are the demonstrators for the first half of this year. February […]
How’s This for a $10 Bonsai?
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Cotoneasters harden very quickly and it is next to impossible to find a more mature plant with movement enough to make a good bonsai. Therefore, I picked up a $4.50 starter plant at Ray Nesci’s nursery in September, a $5 […]
Look What’s Happening in March
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Back by popular demand- Joe Morgan-Payler. If you missed out last time, don’t wait to book your workshop space.
January Demonstrator: Ray Mackaway
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Ray Mackaway has been involved with bonsai for over 30 years. His interest in bonsai grew out of a need to find a hobby that was completely different from his busy and quite demanding work life. It was on his […]
What to do in February
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The last few months have been very hot and there’s more of the same ahead, so it’s still important not to let your trees dry out. Some shallow or smaller pots rmay require watering more than once a day at […]
Christmas Party 4th December
We are having a new look evening with all new games with the aim of raising some funds for your club while having some fun. What to bring: Yourself and a partner or friend for a fun night A […]
February Demonstrator: Ray Macaway
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Popular School of Bonsai teacher and regular visiting demonstrator to our club, Ray needs no introduction. He has written the definitive article on wisteria as bonsai and we are very lucky to have him come to explain his techniques for […]
Figs
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Ficus (or figs) is a genus of close to 1000 different species which include trees, shrubs, vines and epiphytes all belonging to the mulberry family (Moraceae). Some begin life as hemi epiphytes – seeds that are dispersed by birds and […]
Windburn and What to Do About It
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The subject of wind-burn is a HOT subject in summer and particularly relevant given the windy weather we have been experiencing recently. Actually, the cause of damage to contained plants is NOT necessarily SUN or WIND but lack of moisture […]
