A tribute to Arihato, who was an inspiration to all on bonsai, and here are a few examples of his amazing larch bonsai from the display at the Lodder Bonsai Open Weekend.
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Bonsai hunting in the Netherlands
What a great weekend bonsai hunting so much to see and buy at the Lodder Bonsai Open Weekend with over 20 traders, exhibitions, displays and activities for all the family.
Flowering trees in March
In March, this is the month when you are likely to see the following trees and shrubs in flower:-
Azalea as bonsai
Azalea as bonsai are stunning due to the abundant flowers which come in all colours, shapes and sizes. There are many varieties so species selection is key to ensure that you have the one you want. They belong to the Rhododendron genus which is part of the Ericaceae family.
Shohin UK II Exhibition 2015
Bougainvillea as Bonsai
Bougainvillea glabra An evergreen plant which is a thorny ornamental vine, bush or tree which is originally from South America and can sometimes become deciduous if kept warm over winter or kept too moist. They are very decorative plants with attractive flowers from scarlet to lilac in colour.
Camellia as Bonsai
Camellia are another stunning flowering tree or shrub which make for an interesting bonsai for those who like flowering species. One of the most commonly used is Camellia japonica, however there are over 200 species of Camellia so a wide range to choose from.
Bonsai in March
Hopefully all your bonsai trees were protected over the winter and you are starting to look forward to the onset of Spring in the UK so here is a quick generic guide to bonsai in March.
Lodder Bonsai bv Open House 2015
This year Gerrit Lodder is hosting another Open House at Lodder Bonsai bv on the weekend of the 7th and 8th March. There will be demonstrations, exhibitions, sales stands and everything related to your bonsai hobby so come along.
Marché au Bonsai Show 2015
28th February & 1st March Neuville St Remy Rue de Lille 59554 France [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2554.2730860865495!2d3.2116255000000065!3d50.19342619999999!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47c2bba2a47a087d%3A0xeb13f69de8ed4120!2sRue+de+Lille%2C+59554+Neuville-Saint-R%C3%A9my%2C+France!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1425132381501&w=770&h=600]
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