January Native Plant Demonstration and Discussion

In the January demonstration, a small team of experienced members transformed a group of three coastal tea trees root over rock style to a group of five.  The height of two of the trees and the layout angle were also adjusted during repotting.  Further fine tuning is proposed and the group will be on display at a future meeting.

Work in Progress on Coastal Tea Tree Group

Several other native trees were on display and featured in an interesting discussion about growing native plants as bonsai.

Prickly Paperbark

Saturday Styling Discussion Group

Olive

Manchurian Pear

BSV's Saturday meetings provide an opportunity for members to review and discuss various styling issues.  Attached  are photos of two smaller trees that are well progressed in their styling development.

Bonsai Beginners

The Bonsai Society of Victoria has recently launched an initiative to help its new members develop basic skills in bonsai. Beginner sessions are conducted at the Monday Workshop meetings listed on the right hand side of this blog. Approximately five sessions are held each year and will cover a range of topics such as tools, wiring, potting, styling, suitable tree types, etc. If you are interested in these sessions, please come along to the Monday Workshop sessions and join in. New members are welcome and should approach the Society for further information - see email address above or come to the monthly meeting nights and ask to see the Membership Secretary.

Master Hirotoshi Saitoh to visit Melbourne early July 2012

Japanese bonsai Master Hirotoshi Saitoh will be visiting Melbourne again in early July 2012 to conduct Workshops and demonstrations. Programme details will be released in the coming months. His expertise in bonsai is very well regarded and all members are encouraged to participate in his workshops and start thinking about the trees you will take to the workshop. There are also opportunities to observe the workshops and watch a demonstration. Start your planning now to ensure you are able to take full advantage of this great opportunity.

Display Trees at the AGM

2011 Annual General Meeting

The final meeting for 2011 was the Bonsai Society of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting. The formal side of the evening saw the existing committee re-elected for 2012. There were no new nominations so the committee stays the same. The remainder of the evening was spent enjoying a fantastic supper supplied by the members.

Thanks to everyone for a great night.

AGM Reminder

Members are reminded that the Annual General Meeting for 2011 will be held on Monday 28th November, 2011 at the Kew Masonic Centre. Address details above. Join in the end of year celebrations at the conclusion of the meeting.