Posts categorised: General Interest

Cactus & Succulent Melksham

Cactus and succulent are a vast and extensive family of plants. You should check some of them out. Wiltshire branch are holding their annual show on 2nd July 2016 at Melksham Assembly Hall from 1100 to 1530. It’s only a quid to get in and has plant sales, refreshments and even some bonsai!

Platinum award for John Trott

Huge congratulations go to John Trott of Mendip Bonsai Studio for his stunning bonsai display at the Gardeners World live at the NEC this year. Also what a surprise, John received a platinum award (one above a Gold) and the inaugural Geoff Hamilton award for best in show. He won against stiff competition as there… Read more »

Azalea delights

John Trott of Mendip Bonsai Studios put on a fantastic display of bonsai Azaleas in bloom. Thus creating an amazing flowering delight at the Royal Cornwall Show. His display was very unique and provided a high level of interest and was very eye catching.

Bonsai on display@ Bonsai with Love

The individual bonsai trees on display at Bonsai with Love were beautifully presented and created some stunning visual displays. Well done to everyone who put trees on display for everyone to enjoy and admire, it was a great event and raised a good level of funding for M.E Research UK.

Accents @ Bonsai with Love

There was a stunning display of accents at Bonsai with Love, and some very interesting styles, designs and species of plants used as accents too. The pots were also amazing, so many brightly coloured and wonderful designs it was hard to choose a favourite. Check out some of the accents from the show below. For… Read more »

Traders @ Bonsai with Love

It was a very successful Charity bonsai event in aid of M.E Research and a big thank you to everyone who attended to support the day and also all those who helped with the organisation, sponsorship, funding and donations. If you wanted to buy bonsai then this was the place to be, a great range… Read more »

Bonsai with love

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the Bonsai with Love show 2016 at Failand village Hall near Bristol this weekend, it was a fabulous day with many bargains to be had and all in the aid of charity. Thank you to Dan Barton, John Trott and all who made the day a great success… Read more »

Charity Bonsai Show – Not to be missed

                              This Fund-raising Event is sponsored by Dan and Cecilia Barton to raise funds for the Charity: M.E. RESEARCH UK There is a huge list of Tombola prizes with tickets on sale at the show, it will then be followed by… Read more »

Swindon Bonsai @ Chelsea 2016

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the Federation of British Bonsai display at Chelsea Flower Show, it was another great success. Here are a few images of the individual trees that made up the whole display.

Floral delights @ Chelsea 2016

This year was another excellent year not just for bonsai but for all the gardens, floral displays and plants. It was great fun to explore the grounds and find such colourful and beautiful designs all around. Here are a few things that caught my eye.