We have started the new year with quite a diverse range of weather across the country. Our trees have had to deal with everything in December and January, it seems, including very dry heat and some very hot days, as well as humidity, heavy rains and storms at other times. It all adds up to the need for us to be watchful and to keep our trees as comfortable as possible over the summer.
The club’s year commences with a Saturday Workshop on 18th January, and then our first evening meeting on Tuesday 11th February, which will be a workshop night to help members prepare trees for the Annual VNBC Exhibition in March.
Club meetings and workshops will be held at the Newlands Senior Citizens Centre, 49-53 Murray Rd, Coburg. Saturday workshops commence at 9:30am, and Tuesday evening meetings at 7:30pm.
The major bonsai events for our club in the next few months include the club’s 2025 Annual Exhibition, to be held at the Preston City Hall, Gower St, Preston, on Friday night 22nd and Saturday 23rd March (see flyer below). Further information on the exhibition arrangements will be posted in the near future.
Also of particular note is the coming 2025 National Bonsai Convention, being held in Canberra from 16-19th May. This is expected to be an outstanding opportunity to experience a range of excellent international and national presenters, and to meet and exchange information and ideas with other bonsai enthusiasts. Registration and all the information on the convention can be found through the host club, Canberra Bonsai Society, at www.canberrabonsai.club. Email inquiries can be directed to aabc2025@cbs.org.au
