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Bonsai, Events, Exhibitions / Shows

A Little Summer Bonsai

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 welcome relief to go and look at trees without that guilty feeling that not enough […]

Bonsai, Monthly Demonstration

January Demonstrator: Ray Mackaway

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 way home from doing work in Indonesia that he first thought about getting involved in

Things to Do...

What to do in February

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 this time of year and should be kept in a more sheltered position for protection

Bonsai, Events

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 plate with some goodies for our Christmas feast. Ingrid is making her famous punch and

Bonsai, Bonsai For Dummies, Helpful Hint

Figs

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 animals in crevices in tree tops. Some scientists seem to think that Ficus are an

General

Windburn and What to Do About It

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 to the potting mixture. Vita and myself experimented with this subject (potting mixtures) over many

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