Posts categorised: Club Meetings

January Club Night

Tonight was a good evening of discussion as well as we took a trip down memory lane to watch some DVDs of some of the early bonsai shows. We also had a visit from David Cheshire bringing supplies for Club members in addition to some exquisite little trees for sale. We also were preparing trees… Read more »

December meeting

It was a bubbly night with lots of chatter, mince pies, cinnamon rolls and Christmas cheers. We held a decorated bonsai tree competition which was a bit of fun for members to join in with. 

October meeting

October’s club meeting was a workshop, an inspiring evening of creativity & learning. Our new and experienced bonsai enthusiasts gathered to refine their skills and share their insights. Members brought their trees to work on, ranging from a Korean Hornbeam to a Japanese White Pine.

Mark Kerry talk

At our last meeting, Mark shared his insights on pruning and his approach to how he sets about working on bonsai.

Accent plants at our June meeting

This evening we delved into the art of pairing bonsai trees with accent plants. These companion plants, also known as kusamono or shitakusa, add depth and context to bonsai displays. They can even be fun on their own, paired in the right pot. Derek also put on a Cactus & Succulent display to advertise his… Read more »