With all shows off the agenda for the time being, The UK Bonsai Association has instigated a virtual show to fill the void. Submissions for the show are currently still open until 20th September 2020 if you wish to enter a tree. All trees will then be displayed on their website between the 1st and… Read more »
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Ginkgo pots
Graham Simpson of Dragonfly bonsai pots is making some stunningly designed bonsai pots and he let me know about this one that is newly out of the kiln. You can follow his work on instagram.
Virtual bonsai
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic Swindon Bonsai Club Members have kept their hobby going virtually through a fortnightly meeting on Zoom. It is not quite the same as meeting up in person to discuss and work on your trees but it has proven to be a good method utilising existing technology to still be… Read more »
Small trees and big ideas
Photos from Graham
Re potted this year in its new pot made by David Jones [Walsall Studio Ceramics]. It’s a lovely pot, but now the tree needs some attention. Hidden in the foliage are some half decent trunk and branch lines, but Graham is already thinking that they need to be revealed. A garden centre purchase some years… Read more »
Few photos from Derek
Spring photos from Andy
A few more Spring photos from Andy, while we all enjoy this nice weather during the lock down. Does any other member have any pics????
Words of Wisdom from Graham
‘If the oak before the ash, Then there’ll only be a splash, If the ash before the oak, The there’s going to be a soak.’ So a fairly dry summer coming up then – or perhaps my ash is dead?
Aerial roots
This is a very natural occurrence on some species of trees and more so if the climatic conditions are suitable for the formation of aerial roots. These roots grow above ground and in air only but that air needs to be highly humid to allow the roots to form and grow. They can be used… Read more »
Photos from Andy
Here are a couple of photos from Andy. This Acer Palmatum ‘deshojo’ was bought from Swindon club members last year when they were “reducing” their collection. It has been overwintered in the greenhouse and has been recently re potted. It is looking in prime condition in it’s first burst of Spring colour.
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