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This small Chinese Elm was started from a root cutting a few years ago and it is progressing along well. I am pleased that the ramification is finally starting to develop some character. The following photo is the “winter” look … Continue reading
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It was a little disappointing that the lighting in the bonsai exhibition area was poor and visitors could not really appreciate the quality of the bonsai on display, and the taking of photos was almost impossible, but following are a … Continue reading
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During the “extended” weekend of May 15 to 18 Koji Hiramatsu delighted Australian bonsai fans with his entertaining but none the less skillful bonsai design work in Adelaide. Koji was the star attraction for the 28th Australian National Bonsai Convention … Continue reading
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This tree, Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus, was widely grown as a garden shrub or small tree in many locations across Australia but is now considered a weed in many areas. Originating in China it has invasive qualities through the distribution of … Continue reading
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At the Western Creek bonsai exhibition recently there was a Chinese elm on display that really took my fancy. Having Chinese elm on display is nothing unusual as at most exhibitions there are a few but this one had something … Continue reading
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On the weekend of 18 and 19 April 2015 the Western Creek group held their annual exhibition and I went along for a look. The exhibition and sales area also boasted a demonstration area and there was plenty of activity … Continue reading
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A group of enthusiasts from Goulburn headed off on 12 April 2015 to have a look at the exhibition held at Glenbrook. All in all a great day out and we also enjoyed the bonsai on display. The exhibition had … Continue reading
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I am a very keen digger of possible bonsai and I keep an eye out for possibilities to dig. In early spring 2014 in cooperation with another bonsai nut we had an opportunity to dig a few “bonsai possibilities” from an … Continue reading
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Here is the last posting from the exhibition. I was a bit disappointed by the techniques used to display some of the bonsai as there was no backing for a few bonsai and there was a large amount of visual … Continue reading
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Here are a few more trees from the exhibition on 14 & 15 March 2015 that was held at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. This “sticky wattle” is about 14 years old and been in bonsai training … Continue reading