Posts categorised: General Interest

Workshops in 2018 by John Trott of Mendip bonsai

John Trott of Mendip Bonsai Studio wants all his customers and those who also share a passion to learn the art of bonsai and has launched his most recent workshop list for 2018 which is now available for bookings. Due to a massive response to his range of bonsai workshops offered this year, and the… Read more »

Hoka-en and Lodder Bonsai end of year sale

The Year-End Sale 2017 of Hoka-En and Lodder Bonsai will take place on Saturday 25 November 2017. On this day there is 40 % discount on all outdoor bonsai and there are many special offers. The Dutch Bonsai Association will provide the exhibition with entries from all departments. The new talent contest (NTC) will also be… Read more »

Bonsai Name Plates

Grant Kinnaird of Bonsai Name Plates has started producing and selling some bonsai tree labels to aid with identification of bonsai trees for your own collection as well as for use at shows. The labels have been well received by the bonsai community and were seen on some trees at the recent Heathrow Show in… Read more »

ExpoBonsai UK 2018

  Opportunity to show your bonsai trees If you are looking for any opportunity to show your bonsai trees, then look no further as an event is being planned for 2018 purely for this purpose. If you are interested contact Steve Hale who is a member of The Splinter Group as well as Middlesex Bonsai Society. He… Read more »

Heathrow Bonsai Show 2017

The next Heathrow Bonsai Show is on Sunday the 22nd Oct 2017 at the Harlington Sports Centre, Pinkwell Lane, Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 1PB. Admission: Adults £3 Children under 12 go Free The Show opens from 10.00am until 4.00pm Contact: Mark Moreland 07850.771201 There will be bonsai trees on display from visiting clubs and societies Plus… Read more »

Bonsai Europa 2017

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Dianne’s bonsai journey

Dianne’s interest in bonsai started in 1977 when she started with some small trees and planting seeds. She started by planting a Zelkova Elm seed and the tree is still alive today which is great going some 40 years later so she is fairly competent with bonsai. She joined Swindon Bonsai club in 2013 and her… Read more »

Test Valley Woodfair 2017

The Test Valley Woodfair is back, this year on Saturday 2nd September 2017 at Zion’s Hill Copse, Chandlers Ford in Hampshire.  It is a free event and the activities are all through the woodland and nature reserve for one day.

Tony’s Bonsai Tree Sale

Congratulations to Tony Oswin for a very successful and fun bonsai tree sale. It was a great event and one we hope will occur again next year as it was well received by all who attended.