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 – Satsuki Azalea Show May 2005
Still revelling in the success of our first Newstead Exhibition in 2004 my students could not wait 2 years for the next one.It was decided to do something in between but on a much smaller scale……just enough to keep them satisfied.
So at the end of may in 2005 we put on an exhibition of Satsuki Azaleas, timed of course to
coincide with their peak flowering period.
Some of my students have been known to refer to this species as “girlie”trees and do not have one in their collection. Trust me……no bonsai collection should be without one!
The flowering display can be spectacular, overwhelming, and bring a breath of fresh air to a verdant bench of pines and junipers.
When it comes to bonsai the Satsuki has it all……a fine nebari, impressive trunk, small leaves, the ability to bud back on old wood after pruning, reasonable maintenance……oh and of course the flowers!!!
I hope this small sample of pictures gives you an insight into what was a truly remarkable
little exhibition, but equally an unforgettable one.
little exhibition, but equally an unforgettable one.I make no apologies for using a picture from this exhibition on my home page.
A breath of fresh midsummer air in the dark days and cold snows of winter.
