Club Meeting – Wiring Workshop

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

Learn the intricacies of advanced wiring and bring along your own trees to wire.

Club Meeting – AGM and Bring & Buy Sale

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

The club AGM followed by a Bring and Buy Sale. Bring along your spare trees, pots, books, and anything else you want to pass on to other club members.

Club Meeting – Pots, Soil Mixes and Repotting

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

How to choose the right pot for your tree, what soil mix to use and how to repot your tree. Repot your trees with advice for newer members.

Club Meeting – Create a Cascade

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

Following an introduction to the style, members will will create a semi or full cascade bonsai using material provided by the club. There may be a small additional charge for the material.

Club Meeting – Accent Plants, Show Preparation and Show Etiquette

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

How to display your bonsai so it looks at its best. How to choose a stand and accent plant to complement your tree. How to position your tree in the display area to provide the biggest impact.

Club Meeting – 4 Species

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

Four of our newer club members will discuss four different species that they have worked with. Telling you about their growth habit, suitable styles, and specific techniques and peculiarities.

Club Meeting – Penjing

St Francis Church Hall 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton, Waikato

A discussion / demonstration on landscape penjing looking at their differences from bonsai and other landscape styles.