SO, another club Saturday workshop run by Robert, a wealth of knowledge that he wishes to pass onto the other club members. I certainly learnt a few things. It was planned as a conifer re potting day but anything was worked on and discussed. Here are a few photos of the day. A lovely picea developed from basic stock with a few sacrificial branches…….. can’t wait to see how this one matures.
After a game of tree Tetris in the car, The Tree Fiddlers headed off for a workshop day at Mendip Bonsai, with John Trott. It was a day packed with great knowledge packaged in relax style.
An opportunity to get plenty of advice on a variety of trees, including yamadori Beech, cascade Cyprus, Privets, Mugo nursery stock and few purchases from the Bracknell show.
Lee has some impressive new stock freshly imported from Japan. These will be available for sale from Saturday 6th April 0830 to 1700 and Sunday 7th April 1000 to 1600.
Due to quarantine restrictions, Junipers, Pines, and Chamaecyparis are subject to a minimum three month inspection but can be reserved with a 50% deposit until they are released.
The nursery will be closed until 6th April due to inspections.
Unfortunately, the nursery is unable to provide toilet facilities on the open weekend.
If you want to see further images as a preview, head over to Lee’s website here
No tree of the month competition this one, folks just brought trees in for fun.
This year we had a bespoke video presentation at our winter show, a collaboration between the UK Bonsai Association, the Japanese Embassy and Mr Ryuichi Kitadani.
Bob sadly passed away yesterday after a long illness which he bravely fought.
According to Bob’s wishes, there will be no funeral. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.
Rest in peace Bob, thoughts are with his wife Sandra and the family.
Aka Matsu
Photographs courtesy of Andy and Mandy [Swindon members] click to enlarge image.
Merit Awards, Sponsored by the Swindon Club & Judged by.………… Reg Bolton, Amelia Williams & Terry Adams
From Main display area……………
Merit Visiting Club…………. Newbury, tables 34/35
Merit Shohin Visiting Club………. Warminster,
Merit Shohin Visiting Cub………. Surrey Heath
Merit Deciduous, No 13……….. Rod Mcfarlane, Acer
Merit Deciduous, No 32……….. Ian Duff, Acer Kashima
Merit Evergreen, No 8…………. Tony Ulatowski, Hinoki
Merit Evergreen, No 33……….. Mark Cooper, Needle Juniper
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