Congratulations to the UK Bonsai Association (UKBA) and in particular Mark Moreland, Ming Moreland and Steve Hale for running and organising the 5th Expo Bonsai show at Crawley this weekend as well as all the volunteers who without you it would not be possible to plan, organise and run the event. All your hard work and efforts were well rewarded with a fantastic show which was thoroughly enjoyed by all ..read more

Expo bonsai show UK held on Sunday the 14th April 2024 at K2 Leisure Centre, Sussex RH11 9BQ Doors open from 1000 to 1600. For more information visit: expobonsaiuk.weebly.com The post 5th Expo Bonsai UK Show 2024 appeared first on Swindon & District Bonsai ..read more

1st place, SM Korean Hornbeam2nd place, DM Lilac3rd place, SH Siberian Elm The post April tree of the month appeared first on Swindon & District Bonsai ..read more

Tonight was a short talk by Paul Bowerbank on ‘Root over rock’ and Spring workshop, it was a fun evening and lots to talk about. Here are a few images from the evening ..read more

SO, another club Saturday workshop run by Robert, a wealth of knowledge that he wishes to pass onto the other club members. I certainly learnt a few things. It was planned as a conifer re potting day but anything was worked on and discussed. Here are a few photos of the day. A lovely picea developed from basic stock with a few sacrificial branches…….. can’t wait to see how this one matures. The post Robert’s Sat Workshop & a Cuppa, 6th April 2024 appeared first on Swindon & District Bonsai ..read more

After a game of tree Tetris in the car, The Tree Fiddlers headed off for a workshop day at Mendip Bonsai, with John Trott. It was a day packed with great knowledge packaged in relax style. An opportunity to get plenty of advice on a variety of trees, including yamadori Beech, cascade Cyprus, Privets, Mugo nursery stock and few purchases from the Bracknell show. John teaching style really worked with the small group setting and we were able to get a range of species advice and seasonal work input. Each of us got something out of the day and with all the pruning Barry was able to fit a field gr ..read more

Lee has some impressive new stock freshly imported from Japan. These will be available for sale from Saturday 6th April 0830 to 1700 and Sunday 7th April 1000 to 1600. Due to quarantine restrictions, Junipers, Pines, and Chamaecyparis are subject to a minimum three month inspection but can be reserved with a 50% deposit until they are released. The nursery will be closed until 6th April due to inspections. Unfortunately, the nursery is unable to provide toilet facilities on the open weekend. If you want to see further images as a preview, head over to Lee’s website here ..read more

No tree of the month competition this one, folks just brought trees in for fun ..read more

This year we had a bespoke video presentation at our winter show, a collaboration between the UK Bonsai Association, the Japanese Embassy and Mr Ryuichi Kitadani. Mr Ryuichi Kitadani, a 4th generation bonsai artisan based in Japan pre-recorded a 34-minute video centred on questions provided by UK Bonsai Association members. This was an opportunity for UK enthusiasts to break the language barrier and ascertain answers we may culturally or technically misinterpret. Enjoy. Thank you Mr Ryuichi Kitadani. You will find his YouTube channel here. The Japanese embassy also wants to share further inf ..read more

1st place, SM Korean Hornbeam2nd place, AB Fuji Cherry3rd place, MP Siberian Elm ..read more