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 – Driving a Taxus round the bend….(Part Two) The first part of this blog was posted in April 2015. This detailed how in an Academy […]
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 – New Academy Level One starting brings back memories! A new level one Academy group will start on the […]
Following a surge of interest in joining our Bonsai Academy I am pleased to announce that a new Level One Group will start on Sunday 24th May. The class will run from 9.30 to 3.30pm. A detailed description of the academy can be found on our website under the heading “Bonsai Classes and Information”. The […]
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 – Repotting inside/out! Sometimes you can’t do a normal […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – A busy Monday….. Normally Monday is one of my days off but today one of my regular one-to-one clients asked me to help with some repotting at his home. We worked together mixing compost, preparing the trees and […]
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 – Driving a Taxus round the bend!….(Part One) One of my students kindly donated this Taxus to the nursery. He had no place for […]
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 – October 2008 Autumn Forests Forests going into Autumn can look stunning with the natural blend of seasonal […]
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 – The story of Yorkshire Privet…..Part Two Part one […]