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On 14 and 15 March 2015 an exhibition of Australian plants as bonsai was held at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. The weather was fantastic, the location is spectacular and the food was great. What better way to … Continue reading
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When I travel to look at bonsai exhibitions I really appreciate those clubs or societies that take the the time and effort to present the display at its very best. Little things like separating each display, having clean pots and … Continue reading
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Its been a while since I posted the first part of this exhibition but the quality of the exhibited trees has not changed, they are still good.
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I try to attend as many bonsai shows and exhibitions as I can so I may continue to learn and expand my skills and seeing the results of others work is great way to achieve those goals. Following are a … Continue reading
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A couple of years ago I dug this Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) from a paddock in the Goulburn area. This dig was organised by the Goulburn Bonsai Society who invited a number of other bonsai clubs and societies to be part … Continue reading
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Rosemary has a reputation as being a difficult bonsai subject as it is reportedly susceptible to failure after root pruning and/or re-potting. It is however very beautiful and ruggered looking and has the added advantage of producing aromatic flowers. There … Continue reading
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For the last four or so years the Sydney Bonsai Spectacular has been arranged by about ten Sydney bonsai societies and held at Merrylands RSL Club. This year the set up was improved but again the lighting was not to … Continue reading
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At this time of the year the country side is filled with the beautiful sight of apples in flower. The crab apple is much more suitable for bonsai use and this one was air layered from an established tree quite … Continue reading
Each year at the exhibition there are two awards presented to the bonsai artists who display their trees and this year the winning trees are……….
Presidents award winner
Peoples choice award winner
The Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is an unusual specimen for bonsai but this one looks a treat and was a bonsai of discussion by many who attended the exhibition.
The Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) was popular with the visitors.
