For a conifer overload visit Swanborough Conifers in Woodborough near Pewsey. Mark Harvey runs specialist conifer tree nursery where you will be enraptured by the range of varieties of conifer available to buy which Mark has carefully grafted and grown on himself. The nursery is open on a Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm but it is advisable to phone before visiting and it is well worth a visit.
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Sale of trees at Woodbury Salerton Village Hall, near Exeter on Sunday 14th May.
Blackmore Vale bonsai group are holding their tenth anniversary exhibition on 21st May 2017. Doors open 11am until 4pm. Admission is £2 including tea or coffee. Visit or blackmorevalebonsaigroup.co.uk
There was a superb range of bonsai trees on display as part of the visiting clubs and societies at the Wessex Show and the winning bonsai society display was won by Celtic Knot.
Sunday 14th May 2017. The venue is at Rowdeford School, just outside Devizes on the A342 from Devizes to Chippenham.
1st place, PB Cotoneaster
2nd place, SM Euonymus
Tonights club night was a special night as we awarded Dennis the life long membership award to Swindon Bonsai Club. In addition he also received the 40th anniversary gift and a present for his long commitment to bonsai as a hobby and as a thank you for his support and involvement in the club for so many years.
There was a good selection of bonsai traders at the Wessex Show this weekend. Lots to buy and it was hard not to when you take a look at some of the exquisite items for sale including mini Japanese pots. There was also a great variety of bonsai trees for sale from a range of traders.
The winner of the Jack Bellinger Competition between Eastleigh, Solent and Wessex Bonsai went to Solent Bonsai, so congratulations for the winning display.
The winner of the shohin and mame class was Anthony Stribling with his Hornbeam. In second place was Tom Buchanan with his Blackthorn. In third place was Tony Oswin with his Hawthorn.