Capel Manor 2014

Thanks to Dan for sharing these photos from the Capel Manor Show last weekend. The exhibition is hosted by the Enfield Bonsai Group.

Here are some of the winning trees, displays, club displays and even a few from the John Armitage demo. John did a demo on 2 trees, Juniper was made from £25 material showing what you can achieve for not much cash. The 2nd tree was a cork bark elm, again affordable material – work was done with an aim to air layer into a clump in the spring.

A final note to pass on my condolences regarding Ray Ward from Sussex Bonsai who was also Vice chair of FOBBS, who sadly passed away on Wednesday this week. He did an amazing job creating their club display  at the show and was a prominent and much liked man in the British bonsai community.

Cascade Scots Pine

A little work on my cascade Pine.

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Needles thinned out

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Deadwood

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Rewired and branch removed to expose more of the deadwood.

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Root Over Rock Cotoneaster

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Belvior Forest Walk

A few photos from my walk through Belvior Forest on Sunday.

More Layers

I did this layer back in April and removed it a few weeks back. All looks good and I look forward to developing this little one next year.

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And this little trident was successful at the second attempt.

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And both potted up with a little moss top dressing to ensure surface roots remain moist.

DSC_0279And a word to the wise, when you saw through the trunk, ensure your other hand is well clear!! This is how I ended up. Flap of skin hanging off and exposing the knuckle bone 😦 10 days later and it got infected and I ended up at Minor Injuries Unit for treatment. Will I ever learn?

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Busy Day….

I played host to the Clubs Bonsai School Session today. All very enjoyable with good friends and bonsai learning at the top of the agenda. Just how many times can Ben photobomb!!

Youth to the right age to the left 🙂

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Munster Weekend in Photos

Here’s our exploits from the weekend in photos. A great atmosphere for bonsai, fun but hard work getting done as well.

Signs of Autumn

Nice walk this morning and plenty of Autumn signals to be seen.

Dub Club

Playing catch up with photos. I took these a few weeks back at the Leinster Bonsai Club meeting. Fell in love with this little Horse Chestnut!

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Little Ash

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Think I scared Ovi in this one lol

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Phil and Owen 5 minutes into their staring contest!

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A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, keep it up guys.

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Pack yer bag yer leaving! 🙂

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If only I had more Thyme 🙂DSC_0489

Heather for 2015

This one will be getting a little work and a new pot for 2015.

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