The above tree won the Public Vote for the Best Tree/Display. Another great show and a relaxed catch up with bonsai buddies.
Posts categorised: General Interest
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.
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.
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