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Thats a really cute display, I like everything from the bamboo stand, to the tiny trees and gorgeous pots
Cheers
Kirky

juan73870 wrote: ↑October 11th, 2020, 4:26 pm Photos don't do those tiny little two justice, they are amazing in real life.

The detail for the size of these trees was amazing. This display was another crowd favourite.

What an awesome display. This is what someone like me aspires to do. It is a great example of a hobby gone mad and possibly some hobbyists too! I am very happy to join and be part of the madness too.

Hi guys,, im going out on a limb here and hoping that the Chinese Elm root over over rock I purchased at the show has a previous artist/owner on this forum or maybe someone that may know him/her? Im just after some history on my new baby if possible, ie, fertilizer type/ schedule, and hours of full sun vs shade etc.. .

Id like to make the transition as less stressful as possible for it if I could, or is that going to far?

Post a photo of your new baby (maybe start a new thread so it all stays together). Chinese elm are quite tough and grow well here so I wouldn't stress too much - full sun, organic fertiliser every couple of weeks and you should be right.

Thanks for all the photos, Greg! Hard to choose a fav out of all those!

Thanks for taking the time to post the photos Greg. I actually didn't get a chance to spend much time in the display area this year. Too many punters wanting to buy trees, pots, wire.....

terryb wrote: ↑October 11th, 2020, 7:51 pm Thanks for taking the time to post the photos Greg. I actually didn't get a chance to spend much time in the display area this year. Too many punters wanting to buy trees, pots, wire.....

That sales area was intense! I hope you're enjoying a nice quiet evening Terry.

greg27 wrote: ↑October 11th, 2020, 7:03 pm Post a photo of your new baby (maybe start a new thread so it all stays together). Chinese elm are quite tough and grow well here so I wouldn't stress too much - full sun, organic fertiliser every couple of weeks and you should be right.

Will do,, will try take a worthy pic tomorrow and start a thread for it tomorrow. I got some handy advise from Matt Sharp today after his demonstration
and a guy i met there about protecting the root and not letting the rock get too hot during high sun days with a wet rag. Looking forward to watching it grow.

boom64 wrote: ↑October 10th, 2020, 9:00 pm Great work Greg ,lovely trees. Interesting tree on the marble tray with the blue stones (little ruby ? ) .Thanks John.

A slightly different angle to get a plain(er) background.

Thanks for the photos Greg! I really liked the presentation of the pear. I would have hoped to see some Casuarina but alas...

Per PF wrote: ↑October 12th, 2020, 6:12 am Thanks for the photos Greg! I really liked the presentation of the pear. I would have hoped to see some Casuarina but alas...

Yes I'd definitely like to see some more natives - one callistemon, one banksia and a handful of PJs is a good start but we need more! I think that, like the fruiting plum, seeing a tree that people see every day, like a eucalyptus, would help people relate to the trees a bit more. The cape cotton bushes are all very impressive, but nobody's ever heard of that plant so there's a bit of a disconnect there.

My favourite was that fruiting plum and one of the Aleppo pines. I also picked up a huge trunked ash for $45! I got there maybe 2 min after opening and it was packed with people so it was nice to see such interest from the general public.


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Thanks for the extra photo Greg ,love this style of tree. Cheers John.

What a really SUPER show! Good on you, SA bonsai artists, for managing so well in this coviid-19 time. Here in Canberra, we are well aware of the extra work this costs!
I am particularly interested in the penjing section you had. Are there any more photos you could post? How did you come to take on penjing?

Lisa