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Happy 14th birthday little tree. A gift from my teacher, Megumi Bennett, 14 years ago to celebrate the birth of my first child. The seedlings were sown the same time my daughter was born. Ficus macrophylla – Moreton Bay fig, Style: Informal upright, Size: Mame, Height: 10cm, Date of birth: 2005, First training: 2005 Pot: Fionna Burgess #bonsai #shohin #megumibennett

Created from a photo of one of my bonsai. #bonsai

I love the line of this trunk. I've changed this one a few times over the last ten years. Finally I can see where I want it to be in another ten. Now to start on needle size reduction. #bonsai #japaneseblackpine #literatibonsai

In 2005 I had the privilege of being on the working committee for the 18th AABC (Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs) National Convention hosted by the Bonsai Society of Sydney. The absolute highlight of this convention was the presence of Mr Kimura. As a convention committee member I had the privilege and honour of meeting Mr Kimura, spending some time with him as he examined the displayed bonsai and he personally signed a copies of his book for us. I will never forget this experience that would not have been possible if not for the international respect that the Bonsai community has for my teacher, Megumi Bennett. #bonsai #mrkimura #kimurabonsai #megumibennett #associationofaustralianbonsaiclubs #aabc #bonsaisocietyof sydeny

Over the summer period I do not spray for insects because midsummer temperatures and insecticides can kill bonsai. This year I have taken particular attention to what happens over this period and I have found something chewing on my leaves, particularly overnight. Today I found the culprit. A micro caterpillar approximately 3mm long. A tiny eating machine that just kept eating and eating while I took photos and videos. #bonsai #macro #bonsaipests

I love it when I find a new patch of moss. Only a bonsai enthusiasts would understand #bonsai

Pine buds! Some of my macro photos of new season pine buds, young pine cones and back budding. #bonsai #JapaneseBlackPine

Last springs maple buds #bonsai

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