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.
Posts categorised: General Interest
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.
Bristol Show June 2017
The above tree won the Public Vote for the Best Tree/Display. Another great show and a relaxed catch up with bonsai buddies.
John Armitage all day workshop June 2017
Another great workshop and a big thanks to John Armitage for this years all day Saturday workshop.
Chelsea delights 2017
As usual Chelsea Flower Show was full of floral delights, sculptures and so much more, here was a gem found on the Suwada stand made from the off cuts of the amazing tools they produce.
Derbyshire Bonsai win Gold @Chelsea
Congratulations also to Derbyshire Bonsai for winning a Gold medal at Chelsea Flower show this year. Some very old trees were on display and enjoyed the accents displayed on drift wood style stands.
Show Gardens @Chelsea Flower Show
It was great to be able to visit some of the larger show gardens and displays at Chelsea this year and the purple theme was throughout many of the planting schemes in addition to a good selection of conifers amongst the plantings. Here are a few images of some of the gardens that caught my… Read more »
Cacti and Succulents @Chelsea Flower Show
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 »
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.