We put on a club display over Saturday and Sunday at Lakeside promoting both the hobby and the club. Quite a bit of interest including some people who picked up the club on Facebook and an opportunity to dispel the myths that the general public have with bonsai. You will see that because Sally and …
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Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April we will be putting on a club display at Lakeside Garden Centre Crockerton to promote the hobby and the club all welcome to call in for a chat with us. Have attached a photo of last years display.
With the almost relentless days of rain we all seemed to have the same issue, trees not undercover in constant sodden compost but now pushing bud. So this meeting would be the last one to do any repotting so a case of press on. Those of us that still had the Yews from the club …
A small group of us have been visiting Lodder Bonsai for over fifteen years, the last few years we have timed our visit with their open week. It is an experience just to see the shear variety, size and quality under one roof, it also gives you the opportunity if you buy to search out …
Busy evening with repotting the main focus, talking to members we all seem to be facing similar challenges trees coming into bud much earlier and not only trees kept in greenhouses but outside as well. This is not only shortening the traditional repotting season but with the weeks of heavy rain the trees kept outdoors …
Another cracking show put on by Swindon Bonsai Society, amongst us bonsai nuts the show heralds the start of our bonsai year. As we exhibited we can stand back and watch the people coming in, first stop are the dealers this is where you can stock up on soils, wire pots etc as well as …
Continue reading “Warminster Club at Swindon Bonsai Society Winter Image show 2024”
First meeting of the new year, some trees being worked on but also it was the selection of trees and setting out our display for the forthcoming Swindon Winter Image Show on Sunday 11th February. We have three six by two tables for display which is quite a large area, Clive H our show manager …
The December meeting is our AGM, Best Decorated tree and social get together. The AGM was concluded in not too much time with the committee being re-elected and with annual subs and monthly entrance fees remaining the same as this year. I will email to all members more details of the meeting as well as …
Pre covid we have had several workshops with Lee all thoroughly enjoyable, so when we had been able to book one for this month it was a chance to learn so much more and have your trees critiqued in a positive way. Lee,s method is for him to come to your table view/discuss your tree …
This meeting was intended to be winter repotting but due to the persistent rainfall and soggy compost it was not possible however members did find work to carry out preparing trees for winter. TOTM