The BSV Monday meeting in July was a workshop aimed at fine tuning trees for the BSV Show in October. Many trees were subject to intensive activity to style and or fine tune.
Read MoreThe Bonsai Society of Victoria organised the Children's Day activities to introduce and share our interest in bonsai by enabling our members to work with their children and grandchildren to create a bonsai together. Every child attending was shown how to make a bonsai with a plant and pot provided.
Read MoreAt the June Meeting of the Bonsai Society of Victoria, Michael demonstrated a great approach to developing seedlings into bonsai. Members enjoyed a very interesting discussions about the process which Michael was able to demonstrate on a range of tree varieties.
Read MoreFor interested Members, there was also a Masterclass conducted by Victor L. to show members how to grow a triple trunk Trident Maple. In addition to the Masterclass, there was much activity as tree styling was reviewed and actions taken to implement any desired changes.
Read MoreA large group of members met at the Kew East Hall to hear Joe talk about Artistic Styling in bonsai. Techniques and horticultural issues were not considered in this presentation. Joe also offered artistic comments on the trees on display by members.
Read MoreMax was there to help with wiring along with experienced BSV members advising new and not so new members on styling. An enjoyable and productive afternoon by all.
Read MoreWith Trevor McComb
Despite the threatening rain, many Members met in East Kew to hear Trevor talk about junipers. Trevor was not feeling well but did an admirable job sharing his knowledge of junipers and answering questions. Some of the information shared by Trevor is included below.
Read MoreWith Hahn Tran
Hahn Tran from Baloc Nursery was our demonstrator at the March club meeting.His talk and demonstration focused on his very expert skills and techniques that he uses to bend very thick branches to create wonderful bonsai. His final creations are, to me, redolent of the yamadori that we are unable to access in Australia.
Read MoreOn a warm autumn Saturday, BSV members gathered at the hall to start preparing their trees for winter; or was it to enjoy the hot cross buns on offer! Lots of discussion and activity resulted in the transformation of many trees and better plans for the future of other trees.
Read MoreThe March Workshop went very well with great interaction between Members. Over 20 Members attended and four new members with trees.
Read MoreOver 40 BSV Members ventured out on a warm February evening for an engrossing discussion by Craig W. about taming deciduous trees.
Read MoreWith the holidays generally over, BSV members were keen to get down to work and tackle some of those trees that needed serious work. Luckily the hot weather had moved on making it much more comfortable for the 26 BSV members who gathered for the Workshop.
Read MoreWe were provided with an excellent demonstration from Steve and an informative presentation from Tom about growing the many varieties of figs. For Steve’s demonstration, he had a group of fig trees originally created in about 1988 by Arthur R.
Read MoreThe first workshop for 2017 was a great place to be! What a great start to the year! There were 38 club members in attendance all keen and determined to work on their trees in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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