NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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Hi, I'm pretty new to online forums - I presume there must be a way I can search and see all the entries (images) to the Natural Progression Competition. Can anyone tell me how to do this please? Thanks in advance, Ben
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If you go to the common room below and then to current contest you will see all the entrants listed below.
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KIRKY wrote:If you go to the common room below and then to current contest you will see all the entrants listed below.
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note, the date for updating your entries is approaching:

30th April 2019

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.
It is optional, but if you can just briefly explain to others what you have done it would nice to read.

The updates required are:

30th April 2019
31st October 2019
30th April 2020
31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note, the date for updating your entries is now 4 weeks away:

30th April 2019

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.
It is optional, but if you can just briefly explain to others what you have done it would nice to read.
Last edited by Rory on April 3rd, 2019, 9:14 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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**UPDATE**

Please try to update your entries by

30th April 2019

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.
It is optional, but if you can just briefly explain to others what you have done it would nice to read.
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Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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**UPDATE**

Thank you to all those that have updated their entries for the current period. There were some system issues with accessing the site, so if you haven't updated yet, just take your time and update when you can.
In the meantime, enjoy the ride.
If you entry has died could you please update your entry and advise of this just so I know and don't overlook them.
Thank you in advance to everyone who is taking part, and enjoy the competition.

Next update will be 31st October 2019
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*** UPDATE ***

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.
You should hopefully be starting to get good growth as spring sets in and our natives start to power up again.

Please take note, the date for updating your entries is approaching:

31st October 2019

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.
It is optional, but if you can just briefly explain to others what you have done it would nice to read.

The updates required are:

31st October 2019
30th April 2020
31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
Rory
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Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note, the date for updating your entries is fast approaching:

31st October 2019

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.

If possible, please include a brief mention to others what you have done since the last update.

The updates required are:

31st October 2019
30th April 2020
31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
Rory
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
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Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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I am trying to post a progression photo, and am having trouble attaching an image. I haven't done this since the forum was updated. I seem to be attaching files, but they don't show up in my preview or post. I would rather not have to use an image hosting site. Any ideas where I am going wrong?
My images were under 500kb; I reduced them to under 400, but still had the same problem.
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You have 2 more days to update your entries.
Please update eligible entries by:

31st October 2019

Thank you.
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note of the next update:
30th April 2020

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.

If possible, please include a brief mention to others what you have done since the last update.

The updates required are:

30th April 2020
31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
Rory
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Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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Hi everyone.

I hope you are all safe and looking after yourselves.
There most important thing is to make sure you’re all getting a full nights sleep to keep your immune system up.

In light of the current events, there is no requirement to update by April 30th 2020.
Of course if you are fighting fit and bored, we’d all love to see what natural beauties you have going, but your health is more important.

Take care everyone.
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note of the next update:
31st October 2020

Wow, what a period it has been. No-one would have known we'd be in such a mess across the world.
Remember to get as much sleep as possible and don't let yourselves get run down.
You want to be in the best health you can be at the moment. :fc:

One of my entries has died. :palm: But on the plus side, it means I have less trees to water and less photos to take. :yes:

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.

Please include a brief mention to others what you have done since the last update.
This competition was primarily started for the benefit of everyone to showcase new native material and to show our different methods of attempting to grow native natural-styled bonsai.

The updates required are:

31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
Rory
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Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: NATURAL Bonsai Progression Competition

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*** UPDATE ***

Please take note of the next update:
31st October 2020

Please include a clear photo of your tree with each update, preferably with a plain background or something that makes the tree identifiable, like a plain fence or wall.

Please include a brief mention to others what you have done since the last update.

This competition was primarily started for the benefit of everyone to showcase new native material and to show our different methods of attempting to grow native natural-styled bonsai.

The updates required are:

31st October 2020
30th April 2021
31st October 2021 (final update)

Thank you.
Rory
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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