Always look forward to a Lee Verhorevoort workshop, trees in all stages of development were brought in by club members. It’s exciting to see the transformation from start to finish with Lee as he confidently & quickly assesses each tree and generates a list of recommendations for progress with the owner. Lee demonstrates amazing experience in his craft and is always a pleasure to see.
We are excited to present a guest authored article by Morgan Cummins, The Moss Fairy
Moss can be the finishing touch that brings a bonsai composition together. A carefully placed carpet of green softens the soil surface, suggests age and creates the impression of a miniature landscape. But keeping live moss looking its best, particularly for exhibitions, can sometimes be a challenge.
One of the questions I hear most often at The Moss Fairy is why fresh green moss starts turning brown. The answer isn’t always that something has gone wrong.
An extraordinary life in bonsai – artist, enthusiast, mentor and friend
Terry Adams was a highly respected and accomplished bonsai artist whose dedication, enthusiasm and exceptional attention to detail made him an influential figure within the British bonsai community. Over four decades, Terry developed an outstanding collection of trees, achieving both national & international recognition, always generously sharing his knowledge and experience with fellow enthusiasts. His contribution to the art, craft and science of bonsai leaves a lasting legacy.
Another fabulous event as ever, which year on year continues to bring together such a great group of bonsai enthusiasts with such amazing bonsai trees.
The changes over the last 15 years have been incredible, from the humble start in the scout hut in 2011 to now holding one of the most well-attended shows in the UK at Bracknell Leisure Centre, hosting such high-quality club member trees from so many clubs throughout the UK.
This evening, members were invited to bring in the trees that have been in their collection that they do not know how to progress with. I think every enthusiast has at some point ended up with a bit of material that has stumped them for want of a better expression. This was an ideal opportunity for club members to get some different ideas from the entire club, all at once.
Another lovely club trip to David Cheshire Nursery at Mill Hill, Baginton, near Coventry. CV8 3AG. Even the weather was on our side. A quick look at the main display area and then David gave us a guided tour of the ‘out of bounds’ growing areas……… in fact I think that Barry is STILL ferreting around there, looking for the best ones……….. https://www.davidcheshirenurseries.co.uk/
Another very warm and sunny day at the Wanborough show 2026, as well as the main marquee display we had a gazebo for a workshop which the visitors found interesting. Unfortunately a sudden gust of wind destroyed the gazebo but at least the trees survived. Sorry that my photography couldn’t cope with the very strong sun in the marquee as it was behind the trees, but it gives an idea of the tree display. A huge thanks to all who made this a great day enjoyed by a large amount of visitors.
