What I saw at the NBPCA today!

[cre8ivbonsai]

Those scissor-lift trolleys look great! must make things a lot easier, that and the extra space

[bamboos]

I have had onefor a couple of years cost about 400 bucks and it is the best bit of gear ever!!
Use itall the time. Some of my figs are pretty big and it makes shifting them around and pruning and defoliating them on your own easy . It comes in handy for working on smaller bonsai just lift to theheight you need do thework nomore bending over good back all the time
Steve

[NBPCA]

Today we had a visit from a WA bonsai enthusiast; with a few of his mates.

John O fron WA

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Even a Stanley Steamer was there.

Grant

[shibui]

Must have got a bit warm driving across the nullarbor in that.

[Grant Bowie]

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[GavinG]

While Grant and Leigh are swanning around, looking official and Going To Meetings, there are about 40 or 50 volunteers who actually keep the place running, making sure each bud shoots at exactly the right place, every time, that sort of thing. (Yes, it's a joke.)

This is what I saw at the NBPCA on my last shift. It's been crazy busy, but I had a couple of moments for photos.

The base of just one of the three monster Banksias:

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Will's Huon Pine starting to fruit:

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A Banksia shoot:

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Furry Lepto leaves:

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The only real downside is going home and looking at the crap I've got lying around the back yard... Ah well.

Gavin

[Grant Bowie]

Hi Gavin,

I will reveal the new Banksia integrifolia to the world pretty soon. It sure is mighty fine.

Grant

[NBPCA]

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CAN I KEEP HER???

Lisa the Rottweiler, aged 3.

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[Sean M]

Just when I thought the NBPCA couldn't get any better. That is a beautiful dog!

[NBPCA]

She was very reminiscent of my Rottweiler (Bruce) that died about 12 years ago.

He was also a very gentle soul.

Grant

[GavinG]

Is she getting a job as the security system? She'd be a popular addition.

Gavin

[NBPCA]

Is she getting a job as the security system? She'd be a popular addition.

Gavin

Hmm, armed Rottweilers would definitely be a deterrent,

grant

[Kyushu Danji]

Thanks for sharing Grant.
Also had great fun volunteering today. I look forward to becoming a regular!

James

[Sean M]

A guard dog would be a great addition, but I think they would get too distracted by thinking about how to pee on the trees.

[NBPCA]

Hi Everyone

We have recently returned from a trip to Sydney. On our travels we met with some wonderful people, and picked up some great new bonsai to show off at the NBPCA. Here are some pics.

Cheers
Leigh.