This was one amazing Cacti display which won a Gold for Southfield Nurseries and a well deserved one at this. It was blooming beyond anything I have seen before and incredible with the diversity of colour and cacti present, congratulations. A general theme throughout Chelsea Flower Show this year was that of cacti and succulents,… Read more »
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Artisan Gardens @Chelsea Flower Show 2017
The artisan gardens at this years Chelsea Flower Show were as usual fabulous, and it was great to see Pine trees being used in so many of them as well as the main show gardens.
Inside the Pavilion @Chelsea Flower Show
This year the vibrancy and variation of plants on display in the Pavilion was exceptional and anyone visiting now only got a colourful array to feast the eyes on but also the scents from all the plants was exquisite. Below are a few images from the show for your enjoyment.
Mark Follon fissured pots
Have you seen Mark Follons fissured pots? I came across these pots recently on the British Cactus and Succulent Society (BCSS) Facebook page, and they are stunning. So much fun in such a pot, which is very versatile in use for all plants. Thinking about getting one or two for bonsai accents or may be even… Read more »
The Bonsai Shed Carbooty
If you are looking to buy a bonsai or sell bonsai then why not check out the Bonsai Shed Carbooty on Sunday 28th May @ Hill Park Nurseries, Roses UK, Woodstock Lane North Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN.
Taunton and Somerset Bonsai Club Show 2017
If you are free on the 27th – 29th May then why not pop along to the Willowbrook Nursery and garden centre and see a bonsai display put on by Taunton & Somerset Bonsai Club.
Wiltshire Cactus & Succulent Show
British Cactus & Succulent Society, Wiltshire Branch are holding their annual show on the 24th June 2017 from 11.00am – 3.30pm. Admission is £1.
Rowdeford plant sale fundraiser
The organisers kindly invited us back to Rowdeford again, to put up a small bonsai display. Naturally, we put up the biggest gazebo we could buy with the club funds our treasurer would allow. So we spent the rest of the day enjoying our double-pitch spread.
Greenwood Maple Weekend
Don’t forget next weekend the 20-21st May, Greenwood are holding their yearly Maple Weekend Two days devoted to Japanese Maples and their uses for Bonsai and Japanese Gardens.
Ancient and veteran trees
Ancient trees Have you seen an Ancient tree or veteran tree recently, well if not have a closer look at bonsai trees, as many of these are like miniature replicas of ancient and veteran trees in nature. If you are a fan of old trees then join in the Ancient tree hunt and help get… Read more »
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