Posts categorised: General Interest

This year was another exceptional year for some outstanding autumn colour and autumnal displays at the 14th Heathrow Bonsai Show. A few of my highlights from the show. If you want to watch the official video check it out here:

This year it was great to welcome a new trader to the Heathrow Bonsai show, none other than Joe Earley who is a miniature artist, hand crafting exquisite bonsai in pots with such detail, they are fabulous.

There were 39 visiting traders to the 14th Heathrow Bonsai show and the room was buzzing with discussions and many people were buying everything from bonsai pots, to tools to bonsai trees. It was another really successful show and thank you to UKBA again for organising such a great event and everyone who helped in… Read more »

This year was another amazing display of bonsai trees from 38 visiting clubs and societies throughout the UK. They put on a fabulous set of displays show casing autumn colour and a wide range of both native and non native bonsai trees including tropical bonsai too. Thank you to Terry, Andy and Alan for setting… Read more »

Another lovely day at Wanborough show, made even better with the weather. a chance for all Swindon members to display a tree or two. We again also set up a gazebo next to the main display marquee as a workshop and somewhere for members to relax out of the very warm sun. A lot of… Read more »

A MUST for anyone interested in shohin displays…………… The UKBA have announce that they have now confirmed a Shohin Display Workshop with Mark and Ritta Cooper, 27th September 2026. Mark and Ritta’s experience in this field is legendary. The venue will be in Chobham, Surrey.

Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. A lovely venue.

Fond farewell This month we say a fond farewell to Zeljko and his wife Ivana who are heading back home to Serbia now that Zeljko has passed his MA at Kings College. They have been actively involved with our club during their stay in the UK and it has been a privillge to know them… Read more »

Tree judged Best in show…………….. Sunday the 15th June 2025 saw the Bristol clubs 50th Anniversary show at Failands, blessed by lovely sunny weather it was enjoyed by all the visitors. As well as the main displays and traders in the hall there was a marquee display for all club members and of course a… Read more »

Bonsai connoisseur, Amelia Williams, has been studying and working with trees of all sizes for more than 20 years, most recently as Director of UK tree consultancy firm – the Arb Company.Tom and Amelia zoom in on the miniature world of tiny tree craft and discuss what bonsai can teach us about better looking after… Read more »