Yearly Archives: 2024

Mark Kerry talk

At our last meeting, Mark shared his insights on pruning and his approach to how he sets about working on bonsai.

UK Bonsai events

So we decided to remix the UK Bonsai Association’s event calendar just for a bit of fun. On this map you will find the 24/25 events based on location rather than chronologically. Share & enjoy! You can view the map outside our website here

Accent plants at our June meeting

This evening we delved into the art of pairing bonsai trees with accent plants. These companion plants, also known as kusamono or shitakusa, add depth and context to bonsai displays. They can even be fun on their own, paired in the right pot. Derek also put on a Cactus & Succulent display to advertise his… Read more »

Back Again at Shilton Open Gardens

Every year, the small Cotswold village of Shilton hosts an ‘Open Gardens’ under the National Gardens Scheme. Swindon club were again back with a marquee display of bonsai, with a work table alongside and even some honey sales from Mandy’s bees. The sun even made an appearance a few times during the day and it… Read more »

Bonsai @Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Congratulations to all those involved in setting up a stunning bonsai display at the RHS Chelsea Flower show again this year under the banner of the Federation of British Bonsai. It is a lot of work to organise and plan and set up the stand as well as man the stand and then take it… Read more »

Pines and more Pines

This was the follow up session run by Andy on Pines following on from last year when he let the club members wire the young pines. Since then he has removed the wire and repotted them in preparation now for pruning, early styling designs and more wiring. Thank you Andy for a fun and informative… Read more »