One of the things I remember fondly about our trip to Japan, wasn’t just the big impressive show-worthy bonsai but the domestic bonsai that could be found in any random location by the road or outside the ticket office at a bus station. I was going to describe this as ‘achievable’ bonsai, but in nothing more than admiration;
Posts categorised: General Interest
Growing Baobabs from seed
Jade group development
Succulents make great bonsai, and one of the most common is the Jade plant or Crassula. There are many different types of Crassula, some with large thick succulent leaves whilst others have tiny leaves. They have flowers but some flower more readily than others in my experience.
Bonsai With Love
Held on June 14th 2015 in ‘Support of Cancer Research’ this event will be free admission including a number of traders. Steve Tolley has generously agreed to conduct an informal demo and Tony Tickle has been persuaded to donate his magnificent Yew bonsai for an auction. There will also be a tombola draw with loads… Read more »
Ray Ward Tribute
Esoteric pots
Dan and Cecilia Barton make wonderful unique pots of all shapes and sizes and no two pots are alike or the same which is fabulous. They have developed various techniques to produce some stunning accent pots with superb glazes making them quite eye catching to say the least and amazing styles and shapes too. Here… Read more »
Heathrow Bonsai show 2014
The Heathrow Bonsai show is on Sunday the 26th October 2014……………….YES Next week, only 8 days to go.. at the NEW venue, William Byrd school, Victoria Lane, Harlington, Near Heathrow. UB3 5EW see the web site http://heathrowbonsaishow.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/heathrow-bonsai-show/ Demo by Paul Finch Admission only £2, £1 for OAP and children Loads of club/society displays and traders
Autumn show at Capel Manor
Dragon Bonsai Auction
The auction is really hotting up here at Dragon Bonsai in Wales. A great chance to pick up all sorts of stuff. There is quite a buzz in the air as some great trees have come up for sale and mini bidding wars have commenced – but in an amicable way and ably handled by Chris Thomas, an… Read more »
Dragon Bonsai Auction
Dragon Bonsai have set an auction into the calendar for Sunday 7th September 2014. There is also an informal workshop and other entertainment on the day before, Saturday 6th September so you could make a weekend of it – plenty of room for camping. Bonllwyn Garden Center 120 Llandybie Rd Ammanford Carmathenshire SAI8 2EE Head… Read more »
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