Category Archives: General
May 2024 meeting
Our meetings are set as general workshops so anything can be brought in which allows greater coverage of species styles etc, we do say to all members if you would like a particular subject to be covered we are happy to adjust to accommodate. TOTM
Longleat Workplace Wellbeing Fair
We were contacted recently by Longleat HR if we would be interested in attending their Wellbeing Fair on Thursday 16th from 10.00-12.30 they invite other parties as well and the aim is promote employee wellbeing. As Derek is chair of the British Cacti and Succulent Society Wilts branch he was also invited and we agreed …
Saturday workshop with Chris Thomas
We have been holding Saturday workshops for some years as we find you get more out of a day session than an evening with an expert. Chris has been coming to the club for some years and we always look forward to his workshops, we were a bit down on numbers but made up for …
April meeting
Busy as usual and this months meeting was a chance for a member to try air layering. This is best done when the leaves are out and just hardened on the tree, it shows that sap is flowing and the tree is starting to photosynthesise. This technique is used to produce more trees off the …
Club display at Lakeside Garden Centre, Crockerton
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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Lakeside Garden Centre
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.
March 2024 meeting
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 …
Lodder Bonsai bv open weekend 2024
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 …
February meeting 2024
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 …