It is great to see that the stands used in Bonsai shows are of a good quality and design, as this adds to the overall bonsai display – it is an important feature of the overall image.
The bonsai stand or table plays an important but subtle part in the feeling of the presentation,
Carpinus turczaninowii Winter Show 2013 Raffle Prize
Here was the raffle prize in 2013 from the Swindon Winter Image Show and it was on display at the Wessex Bonsai Show in May this year being exhibited by the raffle winner who is a member of Solent Bonsai Society.
Hornbeam on display at Wessex Bonsai Show in May 2014 as part of the Solent Bonsai Society Club as one of their members was the lucky winner of this tree in 2013.
Monkaburi is the term used to describe trees with a branch leaning out over a pathway or gateway and this is also referred to as a welcome branch. These are common to see in Japan over doorways and entrances and this is something that can be built into your bonsai design on Pines in particular.
1st place, DH Chinese Elm, height 50 cm
2nd place, DA Trident Maple, height 60 cm
3rd place, LN Satsuki azalea, height 32 cm
Bonsai Stands from Gérald Boutel
If you wanted a Bonsai stand then you needed to look no further at the Exposition de Bonsai in France as Gérald Boutel had a wide selection of bonsai stands for sale at very good prices. He can be contacted via e-mail at gerald.boutle@libertysurf.fr for any enquiries.
The Wiltshire branch of the British Cactus & Succulent Society will be holding it’s Annual show at the Melksham Assembly Hall on the 21st June 2014 from 11:00am to 3:30pm. Come along and see this fascinating world.
There were some good examples of moss used as top dressing at the Exposition de Bonsai in France at their recent Bonsai Show, here are some of them.
Now this is a well awaited book totally dedicated to the world of Conifers, it is a superb compilation of every different conifer imaginable world wide. It was first published in 2012 (ISBN 9781907057151) and demonstrates a true dedication to horticulture and conifers by the authors Aris G. Auders and Derek P. Spicer.
If you are looking for cross over of knowledge this is an excellent book that provides details on techniques used in garden sized tree pruning which is also transferable to that of bonsai.
Following on from visiting the Exposition de Bonsai we took as short trip into Belgium to visit Renato at his Bonsai nursery called Bonsai L’esprit du pin which translates into the Spirit of Pine Bonsai. It is a small nursery in a beautiful rural location at Rue de Frameries 50A, 7040 QUEVY, Belgium. If you are interested in his work you can follow his blog and visit his website for more information, and he tends to specialise in conifers and has a range of bonsai material for sale from starter trees through to styled trees plus yamadori.
Renato Carta at his Bonsai nursery called Bonsai L’esprit du pin
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