This year’s BSS exhibition was held on Saturday 7th September in the Forest Community Arts Centre. It’s been a long time since I have been able to… Read more “Bonsai Society of Sydney Exhibition 2019”
Earth & Fire Bonsai Potters Exhibition 2019
What an awesome event! This is the first time I’ve been able to see so many Australian bonsai potters in one place at the same time. I… Read more “Earth & Fire Bonsai Potters Exhibition 2019”
Bonsai Pots
Bonsai Pots Bonsai pots are another art form in their own right. A beautifully designed pot matched to the bonsai can be the point of difference that… Read more “Bonsai Pots”
The Grub
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… Read more “The Grub”
Natures Child book launch
I recently went to the book launch of ‘Natures Child: A Life Within Two Cultures’. This is the story of my bonsai teachers (Megumi Bennett) life written… Read more “Natures Child book launch”
Bonsai photos
I managed to get some time in the studio today. These are some of my tress. I’m really happy with the growth and progress I have achieved… Read more “Bonsai photos”
Thread grafting a Japanese Maple
I’ve had this little Japanese Maple for 14 years. The main area I have struggled with is lower back branches. Mainly because there are none. So this… Read more “Thread grafting a Japanese Maple”
Mealy Bug infestation under bonsai cut paste
So this is interesting. Today I was trimming off excess buds on a fig that I completely defoliated a few weeks ago. I pealed back an area… Read more “Mealy Bug infestation under bonsai cut paste”
Liquid Fertilizer concentration look-up table
I use a wide variety of liquid fertilizers. Mixing things up is a good thing in my opinion. I keep track of my fertilizing with a spread… Read more “Liquid Fertilizer concentration look-up table”
LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control
I have recently installed a LinkTap watering management system onto my bonsai’s irrigation system. This brilliant device has significantly improved the control I have over the watering… Read more “LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control”
