Recently Megumi and Alex Bennett featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia. I feel very privileged to have been taught by both … Continue reading Megumi and Alex Bennett feature on ABC’s Gardening Australia
I always look forward to new spring growth. My pine and maple buds are out early this year. I think … Continue reading Happy spring!
Over the last few years I have neglected my pest prevention spraying (lesson learnt). As a result I have seen … Continue reading Scale insects
I hate weeds, plain and simple. I particularly hate weeding with a passion, I find it to be a waste … Continue reading Weeding Solution for Bonsai
This years BSS annual exhibition will be held Saturday 25th August 10am – 4pm. It should be a fantastic show. … Continue reading 2018 Bonsai Society of Sydney Exhibition
In 2005 I had the privilege of being on the working committee for the 18th AABC (Association of Australian Bonsai … Continue reading Mr Kimura – a privilege to meet
The results of completed defoliation combined with a solid feeding program have been very impressive to say the least. My … Continue reading Ficus – completed defoliation combined with a solid feeding program really works!
So after only a few weeks the fig buds have started to emerge. These figs got a complete defoliation and … Continue reading Ficus Buds Emerge
This is my favourite ficus bonsai. I bought it in 2005 as a small under developed and somewhat underwhelming stock … Continue reading Ficus defoliation
One of the joys of bonsai is attention to detail. Every tiny area of the tree is important. The impact … Continue reading Bonsai Tools by American Bonsai Tool & Supply co.
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