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At my residence I have a number of “bonsai houses” where of course there are different bonsai. There was a very large gum tree (Angophora) that grew in close proximity to these houses and it was a beautiful tree, except … Continue reading
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The “sticky wattle” or “weeping wattle” as it is sometimes known, is a favourite of bonsai people in Australia who are interested in growing Australian native plants/trees as bonsai. There is an outstanding example of this species as bonsai in … Continue reading
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In October all the Sydney based bonsai clubs/societies combined to put on an exhibition. The exhibition is sponsored by an RSL club and it maybe the highlight exhibition in Sydney for the year. As it is only a few hours … Continue reading
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The Goulburn Bonsai Society held their annual exhibition on the long weekend of October 2013, as they have done for over 20 years. For a very small club we think the quality of the exhibition is quite good and improving … Continue reading
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In August 2013 the Goulburn Bonsai Society had the pleasure of hosting Mr Masashi Hirao who conducted a workshop for the members. The local society was very fortunate to have him attend and for this many thanks must go to … Continue reading
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In October 2013 I had the opportunity to have a workshop with Bill Valananis and I took the opportunity with both hands. The workshop was organised by the Canberra Bonsai Society and was held mid-week so I think that inhibitered … Continue reading
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There are times in your bonsai life when you just get a bit lucky, and I would like to say that I have been lucky in having an opportunity to dig a couple of great looking plums from the mountains … Continue reading
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I had a small trident maple that was starting to be a reasonable looking bonsai, but unfortunately I “overworked” it and it passed away. What I was left with was a nice base so I started to think what I … Continue reading
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I purchased this Pyracantha from a general nursery at Bungendore in 1994 with the intention at that stage off having a full cascade Bonsai. It was a grafted plant and the nursery assured me it would flower profusely, that was … Continue reading
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On the Sunday afternoon Chris Di Nola did a demonstration on two procumbens junipers. Both were large potted plants and Chris decided one should be a smallish bonsai and the other should be a literati. Now I am very interested in … Continue reading