SA Bonsai Society Show 2020 photos

[KIRKY]

Thats a really cute display, I like everything from the bamboo stand, to the tiny trees and gorgeous pots
Cheers
Kirky

[greg27]

Photos don't do those tiny little two justice, they are amazing in real life.

The detail for the size of these trees was amazing. This display was another crowd favourite.

[paul smedley]

What an awesome display. This is what someone like me aspires to do. It is a great example of a hobby gone mad and possibly some hobbyists too! I am very happy to join and be part of the madness too.

[ElmST]

Hi guys,, im going out on a limb here and hoping that the Chinese Elm root over over rock I purchased at the show has a previous artist/owner on this forum or maybe someone that may know him/her? Im just after some history on my new baby if possible, ie, fertilizer type/ schedule, and hours of full sun vs shade etc.. .

Id like to make the transition as less stressful as possible for it if I could, or is that going to far?

[greg27]

Post a photo of your new baby (maybe start a new thread so it all stays together). Chinese elm are quite tough and grow well here so I wouldn't stress too much - full sun, organic fertiliser every couple of weeks and you should be right.

[melbrackstone]

Thanks for all the photos, Greg! Hard to choose a fav out of all those!

[terryb]

Thanks for taking the time to post the photos Greg. I actually didn't get a chance to spend much time in the display area this year. Too many punters wanting to buy trees, pots, wire.....

[greg27]

Thanks for taking the time to post the photos Greg. I actually didn't get a chance to spend much time in the display area this year. Too many punters wanting to buy trees, pots, wire.....

That sales area was intense! I hope you're enjoying a nice quiet evening Terry.

[ElmST]

Post a photo of your new baby (maybe start a new thread so it all stays together). Chinese elm are quite tough and grow well here so I wouldn't stress too much - full sun, organic fertiliser every couple of weeks and you should be right.

Will do,, will try take a worthy pic tomorrow and start a thread for it tomorrow. I got some handy advise from Matt Sharp today after his demonstration
and a guy i met there about protecting the root and not letting the rock get too hot during high sun days with a wet rag. Looking forward to watching it grow.

[greg27]

Great work Greg ,lovely trees. Interesting tree on the marble tray with the blue stones (little ruby ? ) .Thanks John.

A slightly different angle to get a plain(er) background.

[Per PF]

Thanks for the photos Greg! I really liked the presentation of the pear. I would have hoped to see some Casuarina but alas...

[greg27]

Thanks for the photos Greg! I really liked the presentation of the pear. I would have hoped to see some Casuarina but alas...

Yes I'd definitely like to see some more natives - one callistemon, one banksia and a handful of PJs is a good start but we need more! I think that, like the fruiting plum, seeing a tree that people see every day, like a eucalyptus, would help people relate to the trees a bit more. The cape cotton bushes are all very impressive, but nobody's ever heard of that plant so there's a bit of a disconnect there.

[Beano]

My favourite was that fruiting plum and one of the Aleppo pines. I also picked up a huge trunked ash for $45! I got there maybe 2 min after opening and it was packed with people so it was nice to see such interest from the general public.


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[boom64]

Thanks for the extra photo Greg ,love this style of tree. Cheers John.

[LLK]

What a really SUPER show! Good on you, SA bonsai artists, for managing so well in this coviid-19 time. Here in Canberra, we are well aware of the extra work this costs!
I am particularly interested in the penjing section you had. Are there any more photos you could post? How did you come to take on penjing?

Lisa