If you are a fan of Ginkgo trees (Maidenhair trees) you should watch this video, even though it is in chinese, it is amazing to watch how they work the species and develop it. Thanks Ming for the link.
Here is the list of confirmed Bonsai traders who are coming to our 11th Winter Image show on the 24th February 2013.
- John Pitt Bonsai Ceramics
- Wallsall Studio Ceramics
- Windybank Bonsai
- Paul Goff – Bonsai Presentations
- John Trott – Mendip
- Dai-ichi Bonsai
- Chris Thomas – Celtic Knot Bonsai
- Dan Barton – Esoteric Pots
- Doug Mudd Bonsai Tables
- David Sampson
- Stone Monkey Ceramics
- Lee Verhorevoort Bonsai
- Tony Remington Ceramics
- Adrian Long – Turntables
- Bushukan Bonsai
- Swindon Club Sales Table
1st place – SM, Korean Hornbeam
2nd place – MP, European or common Yew
3rd place – GS, Japanese Maple
To see such an amazing collection of trees on display from the Wessex Society at the Heathrow Show was fabulous enough, but amazing to know that trees on display were created, styled and owned by Manuel Gonzalez of the Wessex Bonsai Society which left me in even more amazement.
Two trees won the Federation of British Bonsai (FOBBS) merit awards at the Heathrow show and they were tree 107 which was a stunning Yew created and owned by Manuel Gonzalez of Wessex Bonsai Society and tree 115, a Ligustrum owned by Paul Finch of Southend Bonsai Society.
At the Heathrow Show, Terry Adams of Swindon and District Bonsai Society was awarded the Bonsai Club International (BCI) award for his Pyracantha tree which was in stunning full berry glory. He was awarded this accolade by Kath Hughes from the Federation of British Bonsai (FOBBS). (Thank you Malcolm for the photo)
I posted this picture on a Bonsai forum and several members thought that they were bronze/metal toadstools that had been used. In fact, my wife collected some large fir cones and put them on the wall out in all weathers.
While wandering around the garden on a cold morning I came across this and couldn’t wait to photograph them. It is a shame that I couldn’t freeze them and then use as an accent.
Congratulations to Mark and Ming for hosting their 3rd successful bonsai show today at The Barn, Heathrow, and despite the wet weather there was an excellent attendance from visiting clubs and societies displaying some gorgeous trees for everyone to enjoy and discuss.
We can now confirm the visiting Bonsai Clubs and Societies for our 11th Winter Image show and they are:-
- Swindon & District Bonsai Society
- Artistic Bonsai Circle
- Ashfield Bonsai Club
- Cotswold Bonsai Society
- Classical Bonsai Circle
- Dragon Bonsai Society
- Newbury & District Bonsai Society
- New Dawn Bonsai
- Phoenix Bonsai Group
- Solent Bonsai Society
- Sussex Bonsai Group
- The Splinter Group
- Warminster Bonsai Club
- Wirral Bonsai Society
- Wessex Bonsai Society
- British Shohin Association
We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 24th February 2013 and admiring your displays.
This years show is even bigger, and even more club displays. The poster has all the details for a good day out
