A great demonstration from Ray Mackaway last month, where all things wisteria were explained. Ray’s main message was that wisterias are hungry plants that need regular fertilising and love sun (six hours plus during summer) and need good pruning to maximise their flowering. At this time of year you’re basically reducing whippy canes back to […]
It has been a pleasant end to summer, with cooler nights and some good rain in recent weeks. The days are still warm though, so keep up with the watering and feeding, taking particular care in windy weather. Use a low nitrogen organic fertiliser during autumn to harden late growth and improve flower and fruit
Josie McNeilly is opening her garden on the weekend of the 16-17th February from 9.30am to 4pm both days. All members and friends are invited, so come along and relax enjoying what Josie has achieved in her own little haven. Spend as much or as little time as you wish. Meet up with other plant
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
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 Ray Makaway March Joe Morgan-Payler April Hugh Grant May Ashley Brown June Tony Bebb July
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 pot and styled a full cascade. Initially the apical branches were left on as sacrifice
Back by popular demand- Joe Morgan-Payler. If you missed out last time, don’t wait to book your workshop space.
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
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
