GEELONG BONSAI CLUB INCORPORATED MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MAY NEWS 2017 MAY GENERAL MEETING - WORKSHOP

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1 GEELONG BONSAI CLUB INCORPORATED MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MAY NEWS 2017 MAY GENERAL MEETING - WORKSHOP APRIL MEETING TOM COCKRAM FIGS DEMONSTRATION Tom presented an excellent detailed talk and demonstration with a wide range of his trees including a number of minis. He was also kind enough tp provide all of us with a detailed set of notes of the range of varieties.

2 MAY WORKSHOP The Month of May and December is when to attend to your pine trees and please bring them to the workshop for help from our experienced members on how best to treat and look after them. PINUS THUNBERGII:- JAPANESE BLACK PINE Pruning:-The first pruning of the roots will coincide with repotting and reduction of the crown. Always leave a good root system. Subsequent pruning of the branches can be done when wiring. Shorten the shoots by pinching out when they are still tender, in spring, and eliminate the central buds of each branch in autumn. Wiring can be done at any time except in spring and at least 3 months after repotting. With healthy trees it is possible to eliminate all the shoots every other year. Remove all needles that are too long or pendulous. APRIL 2017 SHOW BENCH

3 MAY 2017 SHOW BENCH Tree of the month Autumn Foliage. Style of the Month Twin or Multi-trunk Your Choice, --anything that looks especially good to you at this time of the year. HOW THE SHOW BENCH WORKS Each month there will be a Tree of the Month and this can be any style. There will also be a Style of the Month this can be any species. The section Your Choice can be any species and style. There will be three sections. Novice, Intermediate, and Open. Judged as follows: 1 point will be awarded for every tree shown. 2 points for the second tree. 3 points for the best-judged tree in that section. 1 point for the third. The Your Choice of tree is open to all sections. All trees presented must be in show condition, i.e. clean pots, trimmed etc. At the A.G.M. in December, there will be a prize for the Winners of each section. Please be aware to display trees at the show bench they need to be in bonsai pots. Others to be placed elsewhere. Check with Jason who does the monthly judging for more information.

4 MEMBER PROFILES We'd like volunteers to be a part of this program.. BONSAI HAPPENINGS for the DIARY 4 June Workshop at Suzie's place in Batesford. 18 June - Dig, aiming for Anglesea National Park Bonsai Society of Victoria Inc. 24th 25th June 2107 exclusively presents workshops & demonstrations The South Australian Bonsai Society Inc Bonsai Exhibition 8 th -9 th October 2017 Our October 2016 Annual Show open 10.00am to 4.00 pm both days Admission: $4.00 for Adults-Children under supervision Free. Goodwood Community Centre, 32 Rosa Street Goodwood, behind the Goodwood Library Rui Feirrera Demonstration (730pm 4th September 2017) and Workshops (Tuesday 930am and 130pm 5th September 2017). About Rui Ferreira I'll keep my facebook page with a mix of private and work life with Bonsai. If you have a problem with that look me up on Instagram where its only Bonsai (jardim-de-bonsai). Master Hotsumi Terakawa was my first Master, I've continued my studies with Master Salvatore Liporace whom I consider my Hoyakata! I'm an instructor of the European Bonsai School of Master Salvatore Liporace. I am the owner of Jardim de Bonsai in Tavira Algarve, a nursery specialising in Bonsai and in teaching all the necessary techniques related to this Art form. I am very eclectic in my work and choices. I'm used to working with Japanese species but also Northern and South European species as well as tropicals. Deciduous trees and evergreens are my passion, but I also work all kinds of coniferous trees. The material I usually work is from Yamadori (collected in nature) to nursery stock. Ballarat Bonsai Club Annual Show on 4-5th November 2017 (Cup Weekend). GBC Annual Show 11 th -12th November th -10 th November 2013 at the Masonic Hall, Regent Street, Belmont. A magnificent display of Bonsai and a well stocked trading table that offers Bonsai requisites for sale, including pots, tools, wire, books including trained and semi-trained Bonsai and nursery stock. Continuous demonstrations of shaping and repotting of bonsai each day. Meet and talk with Geelong s top Bonsai exponents. Light refreshments available. BONSAI ACTION FOR MAY Autumn Autumn is the time of year when our trees are slowing down, changing colour, losing leaves and preparing for winter. Continue Fertilizing through Autumn, but reduce the frequency as the trees slow down growth into winter. this will "Harden" the foliage off so it will be prepared for winter

5 Deciduous trees will be turning colour (hopefully) and then dropping leaves. Do not leave the spent leaves on your soil as it can keep it to wet and rot can result The weather should be cooling down now and trees will not need so much shade. Continue to turn your trees so that they get sufficient light on all sides. Make sure you give your trees enough space to grow without growing into the trees in other pots. Continue to check all the wire on your trees, and remove any that is digging into the bark. If wire has already marked the tree remove the wire immediately and leave the tree to grow on without pruning. Most trimming should have been finished by now. Every two years or so however, it is a good idea to trim back pines reasonably hard in autumn. The current year s growth can be cut off, leaving perhaps a few needles at the base. Buds will develop below the cut and subsequent growth will be more compact and the needles will be smaller. Deciduous trees can also be trimmed back to their minimum proportions after leaf fall. Evergreen trees will shed some of their old foliage at this time so cleaning away dead needles and leaves will improve their appearance, allow more air circulation and improve hygiene around the trees. This is a good time to give your plants a feed to encourage autumn fruit or spring flowers as there is still some time before the cold weather really sets in to stop plant growth. Continue to give weak doses every two to three weeks, especially of organic fertilizers that are high in potassium and phosphorus to discourage winter die back. Some trees may be potted during Autumn. These include evergreens and some of the Cypress species such as Cypressus, Picea, (spruce), Taxus (yew), and Pines. Azaleas may be potted during April. Pinch back new shoots on Cedars, Junipers and Spruce to maintain their outline. It is now too late to prune trees that flower in spring, such as camellias and early flowering varieties of Azaleas and Prunus. Heavy Branch Pruning of Pines should be done during April. Repot and Root Prune Flowering Quince and Cherry. Take Leafy Semi-hardwood cuttings of Banksia now. Apply Wire to Needle evergreens. clean defoliate fertilise fruit growth moss pots prune repot select shape snails sow spray sun trim water wire benches, bonsai area of fallen leaves to reduce slugs, snails and moisture clear out old needles from pines and cedars evergreen - high potash for winter vigour Deciduous only if still in leaf. Flower - potassium remove most fruit or berries to conserve energy for next crop has come to an end for winter, but keep checking wire, etc. Evergreens still grow remove because it keeps soil cold & wet; store on paper in pizza box for reuse prop up one edge for air circulation and to prevent rot from excessive moisture lightly if needed evergreens can still be repotted but do not feed repotted trees trees for autumn colour, from seed or nurseries check that top growth does not dominate tree scatter pellets around bonsai area broad bean in medium to large pots to aerate and put nitrogen into soil place trees in as much full sun as possible to bring trees back into shape reduce daily watering, but beware of windy days, which dry pots fast even when cool. to position any wayward branches and fine tune fine branches. Deciduous now too brittle

6 MAY PLANT PROFILE PINUS THUNBERGII:- JAPANESE BLACK PINE Originally from Korea and Japan, this pine has dark grey or dark pinkish-purple, deeply fissured trunk. The stiff pointed needles are in pairs 7-18cm long. Position:-Full sun, except on hottest summer days. Spray the crown during the summer. Vary exposure of the plant throughout the year so that light can be evenly distributed to the entire foliage. Feeding:-Once a month from early spring to autumn. Administer chelated iron at least twice a year. Watering:-Water evenly. The Black pine is very drought resistant but appreciates plenty of water provided the soil is quick draining. Check daily, but water only when the soil shows signs of dryness. In winter water very sparingly. Repotting:-In spring or late summer, every 2 to 3 years for young specimens and every 3 to 5 years for older ones, with 40% potting mix, 10% peat, and 50% coarse sand. Pruning:-The first pruning of the roots will coincide with repotting and reduction of the crown. Always leave a good root system. Subsequent pruning of the branches can be done when wiring. Shorten the shoots by pinching out when they are still tender, in spring, and eliminate the central buds of each branch in autumn. Wiring can be done at any time except in spring and at least 3 months after repotting. With healthy trees it is possible to eliminate all the shoots every other year. Remove all needles that are too long or pendulous. Propagation:-From seed. In winter, soak fresh seeds overnight, discard any that float and use those that have sunk for sowing. Place outside and expose to frost, but protect from birds and rodents. Germination is reliable if seed is fresh. Some success may be had from cutting material with rooting hormone. Grafting onto seedling stock of other pines is also possible. THIS N THAT NURSERY CRAWL 14th MAY The intent is to leave at 830 and visit Bonsai Orient/Thomastown, Baloc Ardeer and Bonsai Art/Dandenong. Please me or call Maxine if you intend to go by May meeting.. If we don't have enough starters the crawl will not proceed. AABC CONVENTION th AABC National Bonsai Convention Brisbane, 19th 22nd May 2017 The 30th Australian National Bonsai Convention is being held in Brisbane. Titled "Art - By Nature", the convention will feature Marc Noelanders from Belgium, as the Headliner. The Queensland Demonstrators are Steve Cullum, Andrew Sellman, Glenn Smith, Albert Garcia, Mark Harris, Glenis Bebb, Lindsay Bebb and Tony Bebb Convention Booklet. Program attached. HEADLINE ARTIST Marc Noelanders Marc is arguably the leading non-japanese bonsai artist in the world today. He teaches the art of bonsai throughout Europe, Russia, India, Canada, and the United States of America. And he can now add Australia to this list! He is a regular demonstrator and workshop instructor at many international conferences and exhibitions. These include the annual Rendezvous Convention by Brussel s Bonsai, the American Bonsai Society (ABS) & Bonsai Clubs International (BCI)

7 Convention. His talent as a demonstrator allows him to entertain his audience while passing on his extensive knowledge and produce exceptional bonsai from technically difficult material. His artistic ability extends beyond just creating bonsai but also to drawing bonsai. He has a background in painting and drawing and can use this to clearly present the vision of the completed bonsai even before starting work on the tree. THE National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia (NBPCA) about 85 trees on display many of which can be seen on its website ( SUGGESTION BOX Let s reintroduce the suggestion box. Please take the time to consider your ideas of how to improve the way we do things to make our club even more than what it is today. Ideas also about topics during the year you would like discussed, speakers to invite, number or workshops versus speakers etc. Additionally what are the reasons you regularly attend and what would be the reasons some of our members only occasionally attend and what are the contributing factors why some only remain members for a short time. GBC Website - BONSAI TIP OF THE MONTH Remove predators by hand rather than spray. Sprays kill the goodies as well as the baddies of our insect world. THOUGHT OF THE MONTH The Friendship Ball

8 WEBSITE OF THE MONTH The Bonsai Guide contains 198 photographs of bonsai taken at various exhibitions and back gardens of enthusiasts all over the world. See if you can find the photograph s of one of Bob s wonders. They can be viewed by scientific name, English name, people guide and bonsai features guide. BONSAI NURSERY OF THE MONTH Bonsai Flora ( Welcome to Bonsai Flora nursery. Bonsai Flora is located in Yarraville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is a family run bonsai nursery operating out of Daniel s backyard. Browse through some of the collection of Bonsai on this website to see some of the great deals on offer. Low running costs mean great prices on all bonsai trees, stock and accessories to you. Bonsai Flora specialises in ficus, cedars, junipers, pines and many other varieties of trees grown especially for bonsai. Bonsai Flora is run by appointment only and is open from 9am-4pm most days. Please contact (Daniel) Man Nguyen on You can also him at bonsaiflora@yahoo.com.au BONSAI TRIVIA OF THE MONTH The detail, elegance and refinement seen in Bonsai today has only developed in the last 50 years or so. Bonsai is one of the few things worldwide that unites across cultural boundaries. HOUSEKEEPING Meeting setup/tidy-up The hall will be open from about 7pm to set up tables and chairs. As is the case for each of our meetings, extra hands to help set up are always welcome, as is help appreciated at the end of each meeting to pack away afterwards. Those who regularly assist would very much be pleased if more of us lent a hand. GENERAL BUSINESS GBC Library An extensive library of bonsai books, magazines/journals, DVDs are available (as part of membership benefits) for use by members. Borrowed items must be returned in the month following their removal for loan. Non-financial members aren t eligible to borrow from the library and borrowing privileges may be revoked for members who do not respect the borrowing process. See John and Steph Dearnly our Librarians Memberships Due annually at our December Annual General Meeting Reminder to renew your membership if not already done so and again a form is attached Individual $20.00, Family $30.00, Students & Pensioners $15.00 Meeting setup/tidy-up - Confucius says many hands to make light work The hall will be open from about 7pm to set up tables and chairs. As is the case for each of our meetings, extra hands to help set up are always welcome, as is help appreciated at the end of each meeting to pack away afterwards. Those who regularly assist would very much be pleased if more of us lent a hand.

9 How the Show Bench Works? Each month there will be a Tree of the Month, Style of the Month and Your Choice and this can be any style. If required please request which detailed notes sheets you require. Wearing of Badges Reminder to please wear your badge at our meetings. It is a requirement to be able to claim the door prize if you are the winner. Mentors:- If any club member would like to volunteer their time as a mentor to other club members, please put your name down on the mentors list at the next meeting. Likewise if any club member would like to like to have the help of another person outside of club meetings. NEXT MEETING General Meeting - Monday 12 June Workshop GBCI CLUB DETAILS Established 1980 Registered 1984 (#A2342S) Please address all correspondence to: The Secretary Geelong Bonsai Club Inc. P.O. Box 1175, Geelong, Victoria, 3220 President Paul Buttigieg geelong@bonsai.org.au Vice President: Karen Van der Lee karen k-vanderlee@hotmail.com/ Secretary: Susan Abhikair-Zampatti - suzie170@gmail.com/ Treasurer: Graeme Kelleher - gramare@optusnet.com.au/ Committee: Nathan Rhook Website - nmrhook@gmail.com/ Committee: Jason De Vries jasonde@dodo.com.au/ Committee: Phil Wall p.wall@cfa.vic.gov.au/ Show Managers: TBA Librarian: John & Steph Dearnly: dearnley1@bigpond.com/ Newsletter Editor: Sales Table: Paul Buttigieg geelong@bonsai.org.au TBA Meetings are held at Grovedale United Services Memorial Hall, Reserve Road Grovedale at 8pm on 2 nd Monday of the month. No meeting in January. Meetings in 2012 on the second Monday of the month except November which is the first Monday because of the show. PO Box 1175 Geelong VIC 3220 President: Paul Buttigieg Vice President: Karen Van der Lee Secretary: Susan Abikhair-Zampatti Treasurer: Graeme Kelleher Registration No: A S

10 2017 EVENTS CALENDER THIS PROGRAM HAS CHANGED DAY DATE PROGRAM Monday 13 February General Meeting 3 Ninja's Demonstration Saturday 18 February Scott Martin Training Program- Batesford Monday 13 March (Labour Day) General Meeting Workshop Saturday 18 March Workshop Joe Morgan-Payler Saturday 8 April Scott Martin Training Program - Batesford Monday 10 April General Meeting Demonstration/Tom Cockram Sunday 23 April Workshop Batesford Tuesday 3 May Committee Meeting Monday 7 May General Meeting Workshop Sunday 14 May Nursery Crawl Sunday 4 June Workshop Batesford Monday 12 June (Queens Birthday) General Meeting Workshop Sunday 18 June Dig Tuesday 4 July Committee Meeting Monday 10 July General Meeting Workshop Saturday 15 July Workshop - Quentin Valentine Saturday 22 July Scott Martin Training Program - Batesford Saturday 12 August Workshop - Joe Morgan-Payler Monday 14 August General Meeting Demonstration Quentin Valentine Sunday 20 August Workshop Batesford Monday 4 September Special Meeting - Demonstration - Rui Feirrera Tuesday 5 September AM & PM Workshops -Rui Feirrera Monday 11 September General Meeting Demonstration Don Deluca Tuesday 19 September Committee Meeting Monday 9 October General Meeting Workshop Sunday 15 October Nursery Crawl Saturday 21 October Workshop - Joe Morgan-Payler Monday 6 November General Meeting - Show Workshop Sat Sun November BONSAI CLUB ANNUAL SHOW Saturday 25 November Scott Martin Training Program - Batesford Tuesday 28 November Committee Meeting Monday 11 December ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (Critique/Christmas Pizza Party) ANNUAL SHOW BENCH ACTIVITY DATE TREE OF THE MONTH STYLE OF THE MONTH February Figs and Natives Group Planting or Saikei March Elms Raft or Clump April Cedars and Minis Informal Upright May Autumn Foliage Twin or Multi-trunk June Pines and Junipers Full or semi cascade or Minis July Deciduous Species Formal Upright August Any Evergreen Windswept or slanting September Olives Root over rock/rock planting October Flowering or Fruiting Literati or Broom November Maples and Liquid Amber Shari s Jin s and Driftwood December Composite Leaves (Ash, Wisteria) Your Choice (Anything)