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 – Nursery Juniper Ittogawa (2) This was the second […]
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 – Juniper Chinensis Blaauws 7 years on! Chris has been working really hard wiring his Juniper. Every single small shoot or twig was wired. […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Lifting material from the bonsai garden It’s that time of year when we look at lifting material from both the bonsai garden and our growing beds. At the moment we are just looking at the conifers. These trees […]
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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 – Field grown material 2002 These pictures were taken at Pear Tree Cottage our original bonsai nursery. This […]
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 – Nursery Juniper Ittogawa (1) This was one of […]
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 – Open workshop August 16th 2015 Here are just a few of the trees attending one of our August workshops. Most of them had […]
A regular update on the life and times of John Hanby’s Newstead Bonsai Centre…….. Topical Times – Juniper… “The Dancer”……Update Previous posts telling the story of this tree and it’s transformation from “the Stag” to become “The Dancer” were first published on the 13th and 26th October 2013 under “Studio Stories.” The tree has continued […]
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 – Belgium October 2008 On one of my many trips to visit my good friend Danny Use at […]
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 – Even a good tree sometimes needs a hard pruning. […]