Posts Tagged: bonsai

Mark & Ritta on Japan

Mark & Ritta Cooper have spent a great deal of time immersed in japanese culture over time. Tonight they wanted to share their exploits. They talked about the country, bonsai, koi and everything in between. Like a lot of bonsai enthusiasts it all started with koi fish and a pond, they also talked about their… Read more »

Dragon Bonsai Auction

The auction is really hotting up here at Dragon Bonsai in Wales. A great chance to pick up all sorts of stuff. There is quite a buzz in the air as some great trees have come up for sale and mini bidding wars have commenced – but in an amicable way and ably handled by Chris Thomas, an… Read more »

Bristol Bonsai Society Show

Bristol Bonsai Society members did not disappoint today and had a show stopper to boot with a stunning Taxodium distchum (Swamp Cypress/Bald Cypress) which won the public vote as well as a personal favourite of mine too. The club members bonsai displays were set up along the lines of one table per display (Tokanoma style)… Read more »

Wanborough Show

Swindon Club once again put on a display of bonsai trees at Wanborough Show. This is a well attended village show near to Swindon. Swindon Bonsai Society has mounted displays at this show for a number of years and interest from the public is always high with many people expressing interest in the art. This show provides an… Read more »

Dragon Bonsai Auction

Dragon Bonsai have set an auction into the calendar for Sunday 7th September 2014. There is also an informal workshop and other entertainment on the day before, Saturday 6th September so you could make a weekend of it – plenty of room for camping. Bonllwyn Garden Center 120 Llandybie Rd Ammanford Carmathenshire SAI8 2EE Head… Read more »

Workshop alla John Armitage

The club always gets a lot out of a workshop with John Armitage, this time was no exception – his advice is always timely, structured and well considered. Held all day at our usual meeting place there was a good mix of starter stock being worked on as well as the more refined stuff. John’s… Read more »

Bristol Bonsai Society Show

Bristol Society are holding their show at Failand Village Hall on Sunday 24th August 2014. More details to follow on their website. Failand Village Hall Ox House Lane Failand Bristol BS9 3UL

2nd International Magical Bonsai Accents Exhibition

Congratulations to all those involved in hosting the 2nd International Magical Bonsai Accents Exhibition at Failand Village Hall, Bristol on Saturday 19th July as this was a great success and all who attended had a great day.

Stratton Festival

Swindon Bonsai Society had an enjoyable day at the Stratton Festival, Swindon today. Organised by