Derek started the hobby of bonsai in 2006 so has 11 years of practical experience with trees and plants as bonsai. He also does cacti and succulents as a hobby too and he finds that the two hobbies compliment one another. He is also the Chairman of the Wiltshire Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.
Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine)
Everyone finds their firm favourite for bonsai and Ross is no exception and is dedicated to growing and developing an expansive collection of Japanese Black Pines (Pinus thunbergii) as bonsai. He started out in the hobby in around 2003 so has been developing his bonsai knowledge for 14 years.
Best Mame – Hornbeam by Amelia Williams
I started my bonsai hobby back in 2006 after starting my career in arboriculture since around 2000. I have enjoyed the 11 years of the hobby so far and it has presented a whole host of learning opportunities for me which has aided my career too.
1st place, SM Trident Maple
Sally started out with bonsai in 2006 and has been working hard for 11 years to develop her trees and has really mastered techniques like leaf size reduction and ramification on Trident maples and loves to work on them.
The latest display from the Splinter Group at this years 8th Heathrow Bonsai show.
This is closed bonsai group for invitation only, so contact Allan Tolley for more details at aptdesign@hotmail.com or on 07709256118. You can check out their bonsai display at the 8th Heathrow Bonsai show below.
Their club meetings are on the last Thursday of each month from 8:00-10:00. They meet at the 4th Ewell scout headquarters Bluegates, London Road, Ewell, KT17 2SA.
For further details please contact Andy Jordan at antique.netsuke@gmail.com or visit their website. Have a look through the images below of their recent bonsai display at the 8th Heathrow Bonsai show.
Sussex Bonsai Group meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7QH at 8pm. There are regular workshops for repotting and styling, together with a host of demonstrations. The Group also host shows and workshops at various Garden Centres locally, with numerous experts on hand to give advice and assistance. As a Club, they are passionate about promoting and widening the awareness of bonsai to as many people as possible. They hope that these shows and demonstrations bring together the Bonsai and Japanese communities to share and enjoy our events. For more details visit their website and check out the images below from their latest bonsai display at the 8th Heathrow Bonsai Show.
The Society meets every First Tuesday of the month at the Pirbright Village Hall (Pirbright Green), Dawney Hill Road (A324), Pirbright, Surrey GU24 0JE. All meetings commence at 7.30 p.m. Their programme includes expert speakers and practical workshops. Go to their events link on their website for a full listing of where they will be and what’s happening at their club throughout the year. If you have an interest why not visit them, or get in touch? New members are always welcome! Membership enquiries may be made by e-mail to the Club Chairman, Chris Rhodes. Check out their recent club members bonsai display at the 8th Heathrow Bonsai Show below.
They meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month except December at Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge, DY8 4LU and new members are welcome, so contact Maurice on 07415 158167. They had a bonsai display at the 8th Heathrow Bonsai show and the images are below.
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