AusBonsai

Gday folks!

Some time ago, we had a brief discussion outlining our reasons for trying to create Bonsai from Australian native plants. The replies were quite varied, but there did seem to be a certain amount of 'pioneering spirit' across the board, and many are enjoying the challenges associated with Australian native Bonsai.

Dorothy and Vita Koreshoff were veritable pioneers of the Australian Bonsai scene, and their book "Bonsai With Australian Native Plants" is considered by many to be the Bible of Oz native Bonsai.



I have one (1) new copy of the book to give away!!!

Simply post to this thread stating why you would choose to work with Australian native plants in your Bonsai practice, and/or why you deserve to win this book. Our esteemed panel of judges will choose the best/most original entry, and the winner will be announced on Sunday September 20 at 6:00 PM (EST). I will cover the postage and handling costs if the winner is within Australia.

Good luck all!

Fly.

Well done Fly .
To give the encouragement our natives so richly deserve. I hope to see plenty of entries to this competion. Pup

Pup wrote:I hope to see plenty of entries to this competion.

Thanks Mr Pup - me too! I take it that you already have a copy of the book?

Fly.

FlyBri wrote:

Pup wrote:I hope to see plenty of entries to this competion.

Thanks Mr Pup - me too! I take it that you already have a copy of the book?

Fly.

It was one of my first. Also as an aside it is personally signed by Dot yea, bloody name dropper
I do consider it to be an essential book, for any body who is serious about growing Australian tree's as Bonsai.
So come on Competitors get competting

Got me reading mine today and I learnt something great already. Talking about waiting until the tree goes dormant then looking for the new buds before repotting. I was thinking but my gums never go dormant. That was on the next page. Aparently it is common for gums to continueally show new growth. They suggest to reduce watering to induce a dormant period.
I remember you doing this a different way Fly.
Good luck guys.
Maybe everyone already has it? ok I will give it a go.

I need this book so I can have a nice clean one to keep in the cupboard and one that I can read with dirty hands.

Pup,

As you know I asked about this topic the other day.

Being relatively new to the skill and art of Bonsai I have seen and almost jumped on the wagon of "Exotic Species" that form the majority of the everyday persons idea of Bonsai. Our own "Special" species of flora can form it's own special subgroup of Bonsai that is unique, exotic and beautiful for the rest of the world to see and enjoy. I hope to learn and design many of our beautiful plants to inspire others.

It might sound crawly but having been fringing for quite a while and having done my first class today...I completely hooked. I want to retire (early) to do this stuff (tell him his dreamin!).

LOL

Cheers

Well i need this book becouse i have not got a bonsai book ( yes you read right ) expecialy one in regards to our own native species. There are two books at our local school library these 2 books are the only books i go to the library for I would like for one day to own a bonsai book and this is my chance.
All my information has come from the internet and im very gratful for that otherwise with no book and no internet i'm sure all my trees would have died. This site has been an abundance of info as have the ppl

i have started to use evilbay for books one i scored is a Koreshoff Book but not this paticular book that still hasent arived

I Need to win this book because
I am an avid fan of Aussie natives, and would love to be able, to refer to already done work by one of the peers of Australian Bonsai scene, while on my Quest for the knowledge on natives I seek.
I am sure that with this book in my possesion, I will be able to, more quickly, apply the garnered knowledge and experience to my own endeavours to further Australian Natives as Bonsai

Please mister Fly, Consider my sumission for the competition for this wonderful gift

Ken

Gday Bretts, Techpetal, Chris and KCPoole!

Very valid and interesting entries you've all made, and they are being scrutinized by our judges as we speak (except maybe Bretts' entry ).

Sadly, this copy of the book isn't signed by any of the Koreshoffs as far as I know, but I am willing to sign it myself if that will help its 'prizeability'.

Thanks all, and good luck!

Fly.

FlyBri wrote:Gday Bretts, Techpetal, Chris and KCPoole!

Very valid and interesting entries you've all made, and they are being scrutinized by our judges as we speak (except maybe Bretts' entry ).

Sadly, this copy of the book isn't signed by any of the Koreshoffs as far as I know, but I am willing to sign it myself if that will help its 'prizeability'.

Thanks all, and good luck!

Fly.

Hey that would be real cool
The thought of a signed book is magic. Does not matter who signs it, you or the author as you both are, or will be very big in the Aussie native Bonsai scene
You are a humble bloke and your contributions both here and on Bonsatalk in the past are very much up there with the best of 'em.

Ken

Signed unsigned.....LOL

I'll sign anything these days...

i would get it signed at me local S.A.bonsai club when all the presteine tree gurus turn up to lecture. Grant Bowie ows me a signiture.

BUMP!

Hi everyone,
I've been into bonsai for just over 12 months and I'm becoming more interested in using native trees. Obviously when starting out you read and see all about the exotic species, but we have some awesome natives!! i'm yet to try one, but I'm going to get in on the other thread about using a native not previously used. I own a couple of books that focus on exotics, and I feel that this book would be the best way for me to learn about natives!!

FlyBri wrote:Gday Bretts, Techpetal, Chris and KCPoole!

Very valid and interesting entries you've all made, and they are being scrutinized by our judges as we speak (except maybe Bretts' entry ).

Sadly, this copy of the book isn't signed by any of the Koreshoffs as far as I know, but I am willing to sign it myself if that will help its 'prizeability'.

Thanks all, and good luck!

Fly.

Whats wrong with my entry it is imformative, honest (not like some of these buggers) and even has a little humor thrown in.
I reckon mine is easily the front runner at the moment.