Posts categorised: General Interest

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.

Your chance to buy and sell bonsai trees

Here is an update for the Bonsai Car Boot Sale by Staverton Bonsai Group at Staverton Village Hall, 39 Staverton, Trwobridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6PA . They are hosting a bonsai tree car boot sale on Sunday 30th July 2017 from 9am until 4pm.

Bonsai Car Boot Sale

This is advance notice of a Bonsai Car Boot Sale by Staverton Bonsai Group. They are hosting a bonsai tree car boot sale on Sunday 30th July 2017 from 9am until 4pm.

Auction @ Solent Bonsai club

We are letting people know that at our next club meeting, on 30th June, is an auction of the remaining trees of our past Solent member the late Jon Sykes.

Milton Lilbourne Fayre Display 2017

Today we attended our yearly visit to the Milton Lilbourne Fayre, a lovely event organised by the local community. We used our new marquee which gave us room for a workshop area which the public enjoyed and they asked many questions.

Leaf cutter bee in action

Have you ever seen a leaf cutter bee in action? Well if not check out this video of one who has set up home in a bonsai pot.