If you missed Shaun’s demonstration last year, on root over rock with a twist, don’t make the same mistake again. Shaun is an extremely talented bonsai artist whose work is represented in the National Collection of Bonsai and Penjing in Canberra. Sean’s skill spans bonsai of all sizes; from spectacularly massive privets and olives to […]
October sees the continuation of repotting and pruning in our bonsai collections. Watering should now be done daily, unless rain occurs. Be sure to check afterwards that the soil is moist and the rain has penetrated the soil. As usual check trees which are in full sun more carefully. It is also important to fertilize
With only two weeks to go until our show, hopefully you’ve chosen your display and they are looking good. We hope to better label the trees this year returning to the previous format of common name, scientific name and years in training so, as this will take a bit of time to organise we will
As usual, the Illawarra Bonsai Society’s Tops Weekend was great fun with lots to learn. The ‘all women cast’ did not disappoint with our own Paulette De Martin, Avril Stanley (Brisbane) and Ruth McClucas (Canberra Native Bonsai Club) each bringing an interesting and individual direction to the weekend. Paulette spoke about making her lightweight trays
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES PERTAINING TO POTTING MEDIUMS Dorothy Koreshoff O.A.M. ©️ reproduction by permission. I have spent what seems a lifetime with bonsai since marrying Vita Koreshoff in 1949 at the age of 18. He had been growing bonsai before I met him, but over the years, Vita and I trialled
What a wonderful AABC Convention this year; great demonstrators, a fantastic show (see our website for photos) and an excellent group of like-minded people with whom to share the experience. Congratulations to Bonsai Northwest Inc who left nothing to chance and made sure that the 31st AABC Convention was a memorable experience for all those
Having seen a most beautiful elm with exposed roots at the recent AABC Convention (thought to be one of the best trees on display by Bjorn Bjorholm) the question of how one might achieve such a developed exposed root system for a semi cascade was something to investigate in the future but luckily, last month’s
Andrew is a regular demonstrator, workshop leader and good friend to the Bonsai Society of Australia Inc and is known for his knowledge and friendly and thoughtful style. Bonsai has been a twenty-two year obsession for Andrew and this certainly shows in his knowledge and skill. Andrew’s favourite species to work with is pine, followed
Finally, this month should see the end of our long and very cold winter! Your deciduous trees will be coming in to leaf (if they haven’t already) and you should have enjoyed some blossoms from such plants as prunus, crabapples and flowering quince. As the new season growth commences on trees that have been dormant
Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. in conjunction with the Orange Blossom Festival invites you to our annual show at Harvey Lowe Pavillion Castle Hill Showground Friday, Saturday and Sunday 14-16th September 2018 10am – 5pm (4pm Sunday) Display Demonstration Sales Admission: Adults $5.00 Concession $3.00 Children under 12 free Bonsai Society of Australia Inc. 2018
