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 … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading Bonsai Pots

The Grub

Over the summer period I do not spray for insects because midsummer temperatures and insecticides can kill bonsai. This year … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading 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. … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading 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 … Continue reading LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control

Megumi and Alex Bennett feature on ABC’s Gardening Australia

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