If you are looking for a superb tropical bonsai to keep indoors in the UK you cannot go far wrong with a Ficus, they are great and provide all year round interest and green in the home. They are also commonly used on Office environments to bring the outside inside and provide a pleasant and… Read more »
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Bonsai Weekend with Sutton Bonsai Society
Date for your diary is the 15th and 16th March 2014 where Sutton Bonsai Society presents a mix of plant sales, displays and care information for beginners through to experts at Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley. The Sutton Bonsai Club is also offering a re-potting and styling service (from £5 per tree). Bring your bonsai trees… Read more »
Annual Big Bonsai Boot Sale @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Annual Big Bonsai Boot Sale in the Garden’s Car Park on Sunday 16th March 2014 from 8am to 12pm. Everything for the beginner and enthusiast. Run by the Friends of the National Bonsai Collection. Phone 01543 685600 to book space.
Lodder BV open weekend
For anybody that wants to visit Lodder BV this is a very good opportunity for a great show and lots of bargains. This year the ‘Lodder’s open days’ will be the weekend of 8th and 9th of March. There will be many stands of Japanese arts and crafts, Sushi lovers will get their money’s worth. On Saturday… Read more »
Into the world of bonsai pots
When you start the hobby of bonsai there are so many aesthetic elements to absorb as well as enjoy that it can appear quite daunting at first but do not be daunted, have some fun and enjoy the journey.
7th British Shohin Association Show
Pyrus pyrifolia as bonsai
This one is new for 2014, I have not seen a Pyrus pyrifolia before which is commonly called ‘Nashi’ or the Asian Pear as well as Korean pear, Chinese pear, Japanese pear, Apple pear and Sand pear. The flowers are a symbol of early spring and the tree is commonly found across Asia. The fruits… Read more »
Fine Japanese Suiseki raffle prize
Thank you to David Sampson of Fine Japanese Suiseki for donating yet another great raffle prize to the Swindon Winter Image Show. For more details on the products available from David visit his website. A quick example of one of the many fine quality Suiseki that is available for sale.
Suteki raffle prizes
Simon Haddon of Suteki has kindly donated a few accent pots to the Swindon Winter Image Show Raffle so get ready for a great weekend this weekend and hopefully win a raffle prize or two.
A-Z of Tropical bonsai (Indoor bonsai)
If you are looking to keep bonsai but do not have space outside or just want to keep a bonsai tree inside then look no further than at tropical bonsai tree species as these need warmer growing conditions and are ideal to keep indoors.
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