AusBonsai

I couldn't find much info on the forums about bonsai nurseries or places to get supplies in Tasmania, or Hobart in particular, so thought I might start a thread about it.

So far I have discovered two specialist bonsai nurseries:

Island Bonsai
http://www.islandbonsai.com.au/
37 Hall St
Ridgeway
TAS 7054

I haven't visited it yet but plan to soon, and also will be there for the Adult Ed course, as the owner Will Fletcher takes the course.
It's open on the second weekend of every month, and other times by appointment. Specialise in Tasmanian Natives as bonsai.

Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery
125 Risdon Rd
Lutana
TAS 7009

Jordy found this one and we tried to visit today, as they say "Open Weekends", however noone was there so we just peered longingly through the gate at the marvelous looking collection.

If anyone knows of any others, please post details here!

Oh yea! I got credit for something

Japh wrote:Jordy found this one and we tried to visit today

see? right there.

I personally found that many hardware stores (generally in their nursery section ) around hobart are more than happy, and willing! to help you find what you're looking for even order a particular something for you or look into it...if you make small talk the right way of course!

and truly, Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery, WAS a marvellous collection from what we could see!

you guys just peered into the best bonsai nursery in south tas

you should persist and give will a call

as i can see you both are embarking on a long and enthusiastic journey, and for this reason i recommend going back to will and signing up for one of his classes.

the more time you spend with people who are passionate about bonsai and know the techniques, the more you will learn.

you're both very welcome here if you need a day trip...

the Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery is really worth a visit, i pretty much drove from one end of tassie to another to visit it one weekend (check out the wisteria - i love it)

thanks for pointing out Island Bonsai to us Japh
I havent visited that one before, but will sure to check it out next time im down that way

@Aaron: Are you serious? The person who run's Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery is named Will too? Will Fletcher runs Island Bonsai, which I've heard good things about.

@Nereus: I'm hoping I'll get to visit Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery tomorrow, and then Island Bonsai next Monday. Should both be very fun visits!

Aaron:
Thankyou for the offer! i'm not sure about japh but i'd love to see your collection one day!
not sure if it'll be a road trip, or the next time we visit our other cousins, but one day for sure

and we plan on going back to Bonsai Radcliffe Nursery tomorrow afternoon
considering we were drooling through their gate at their wonderful bonsai of all colours this afternoon just gone.
so fingers crossed thay have exactly what we want! (we know they have our Chinese Elm's and Japanese Maple's for certain, but we're not sure what age!)

and its good to know we have a few fellow tasmanians online

ha ha! as it turns out... you're online right now!

wow we're so obsessed already

uhh, sorry guys i must have been tired i was talking about island bonsai

...and will is good, so thats another good thing you've heard

but yeah, no worries, you can come whenever, pm me when you're on the road...

ha ah its all good we're all bound to slip up on occasion!

but anyway, back on thread topic!

a small nursery in Lindisfarne Village Occasionally stocks Bonsai

Lindisfarne Village Garden Centre
37 Lincoln St
Lindisfarne
TAS 7015

Although not permananent residents so i'm told, the bonsai they have are occasionally sitting there. Wanting bonsai buddies

Today I visited the Newtown Station Nursery to grab some pots for propagating my wisteria and discovered they have a small collection of bonsai, a big collection of bonsai pots, and even a few bonsai tools (I saw some root shears and some bud shears).

Newtown Station Nursery
65 Belle Vue Parade
Newtown
Tasmania 7008
www.newtownstationnursery.com

see this thread for the main list of Bonsai nurseries Australia wide - viewtopic.php?f=26&t=2244

Ken

Hey Guys,
About 10 years ago I went to a bonsai nursery somewhere in Tassie. I have a feeling it might have been up in the north and was run by a lady. It had an absolutely massive shadehouse and was in quite a green, leafy, foresty kinda place. I cannot remember the name...anyone know this place?

kcpoole wrote:see this thread for the main list of Bonsai nurseries Australia wide - viewtopic.php?f=26&t=2244

Ken

Was that for people who came to this thread looking for stuff outside of Tasmania? Cause that thread just links back to this one for Tassie stuff...

Edit: Seeing your other posts, I see that's exactly what you meant

Japh wrote:Today I visited the Newtown Station Nursery to grab some pots for propagating my wisteria and discovered they have a small collection of bonsai, a big collection of bonsai pots, and even a few bonsai tools (I saw some root shears and some bud shears).

Newtown Station Nursery
65 Belle Vue Parade
Newtown
Tasmania 7008
www.newtownstationnursery.com

I'll have to check out their pots!

Varying sizes?
Colours?

Jordy wrote:I'll have to check out their pots!

Varying sizes?
Colours?

Yep, lots of different sizes, colours, and styles!