A free to enter monthly competition for all members. Just bring along one tree each month to receive one point. The tree deemed best that month will receive one extra point. The members (novice and experienced) with the most points at the end of the year wins.
A bit of fun so why not join in
Congratulations to Pete Sampson on winning the Annual Tree of the Month award for novices. The award was donated by Christine Entwistle for the overall novice tree of the month winner. Also John Stewart who won the same category for experienced members and receives free membership for 2015.
Jan 19th
This month we start the year by repotting the Society Larch forest
Trees need protection from heavy rainfall and freezing winds. Do not feed this month
Feb 16th
To be confirmed
A busy month trimming die back on branches, remembering to seal cuts.
March 15th
To be confirmed
Repot and root prune bonsai, but not flowering species
April 19th
To be confirmed
Shelter newly potted trees. Protect from late frosts. You can start your feeding schedules now, but do not feed newly repotted trees or trees in flower. Repotting pines can start this month
May 17th
David Jones from Walsall will be visiting us to demonstrate pot making
Watch out for late night frosts and excessive sun during the day. Make sure any trees you have wired dose not have wires biting in
June 21st
To be confirmed
Now is the time for selective candle pinching on Pines. Keep your eyes open for pests on trees
July 19th
The society meeting is another 5 tree night, where members work on a collection of trees. A fun evening where members worked in groups to style raw material.
Make sure your trees don't dry out and protect from long periods of sun
Aug 16th
To be confirmed
Reduce Nitrogen in fertilizer. Trim long shoots. Keep an eye on watering.
Sept 20th
This month we have the society auction. All things bonsai related will be auctioned. Visitors welcome with a small fee on the door. So come along and pick up some bargains
Wire new growth, remove old needles and reduce watering.
Oct 18th
To be confirmed
Repot evergreens, reduce watering and check wired trees for wire biting into bark.
Nov 15th
To be confirmed
Shelter trees from excessive rainfall and keep pot's and compost tidy.
Dec 20th
The Annual General Meeting, followed by the Christmas Social and Buffet.
Prune trees as needed, shelter from freezing winds and heavy rainfall, clear all dead leaves etc. from pots.
