Oportunity to buy and work with plants and materials donated to the club.

Autumn Colour & Structural Pruning Demo/Advice

Bonsai Critique by visiting bonsai artist

Get quick fire ideas/styling advice for your tricky bonsai and learn about viewing stones. What to bring: - a tree (or two) you would like advice on. Starter material or refined, or - a tree you find interesting and would like share, or - an idea for a bonsai composition you would like to discuss, [...]

Bring a tree to prepare for the show. Interactive workshop.

Learn about accent items and build a small stand

Methods of tree propagation

Bring a decorated bonsai, mini bring and buy + festive games (friends & family welcome) Trevor from Arbonsai will be selling tools and accessories on the day: https://arbonsai.co.nz/ Each person please bring a secret Santa gift (approx. $10).

Our first club meeting for the year will cover: - NZ Native Trees as bonsai (Tōtara, Kōwhai, Corokia, Coprosma & Pōhutukawa). - What to look for when selecting nursery trees for bonsai. Bring a NZ Native bonsai to display or something developed from a great nursery find. Meeting at Melville community hall.