Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – Newstead 3 2008 Pines on show This was our third Newstead show so by now we were […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – A Tale of Three Junipers (Part One) These […]
At last they are here ……the new class dates for our Autumn Winter schedule 2013. You will find them under courses in Bonsai Classes and Information. I hope there is something for everyone within this schedule. There are plenty of general workshops and a couple of extra time specials for those of you seeking a […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Nursery Sales More visitors are attracted to the nursery with the outbreak of better weather and the trees are responding accordingly with a fine show of foliage. Specialising in bonsai and Japanese garden supplies we have a large […]
I am pleased to inform you that everything now appears to be working fine with our online shop and payments can be processed quickly and successfully. I can only apologise for any difficulties some of you may have experienced. Should any such problems arise in the future please do not hesitate to contact us directly […]
An open window into the comings and goings of students and their trees attending our regular weekend and midweek bonsai classes under the ever watchful eyes of John Hanby. Classroom Corner – Grafting/Air Layering Class June 2013 Seven students attended our first dedicated grafting/air layering class recently. Three students wanted to watch, discuss and learn […]
Looking back….we can tell a tree’s story…..admire an image…..capture a moment…..remember a special event…..be inspired – to create a memory for tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this regular peep into some of John’s bonsai history. Memory Lane – Nobutaka Sakuma Newstead 2006 In September 2006 we held our second Newstead Bonsai Extravaganza and this time […]
We are aware that there has been a problem with our online shop in processing your payment. Please bare with us while we resolve this issue. In the meantime if you wish to make a purchase and are experiencing difficulty please telephone the nursery and we can complete the transaction online. Thank you for your […]
Sometimes I work on nursery trees, sometimes I work on client’s trees……and sometimes if I’ve been a really good boy I get to work on my own trees. Hopefully these regular visits will give you an insight into what goes on behind closed doors………. Studio Stories – Pruning Catchup With the outbreak of warm weather […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Flowers outside….Poltergeist inside? Summer appears to have arrived this week…..at last!…….but what happened to spring? I must have blinked and missed it? The trees certainly missed it…… Some trees repotted at the usual times have struggled because instead […]