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WAVERLEY BONSAI GROUP

NEWSLETTER Waverley Garden Club Bonsai Group

PO Box 926, Mount Waverley, Vic 3149

Email: bruceandkaye@iprimus.com.au Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bonsaiau

President: Margaret Wong 0413 607 739

Marg.g.wong@gmail.com

Vice Pres: Bruce Argaet shoku_bruce@hotmail.com Secretary: Bruce Wensor 0431 773 446

bruceandkaye@iprimus.com.au

Treasurer: Nikki Cameron

bardinac@bigpond.net.au

Editor: John Reynolds aegisjr@bigpond.net.au

Librarians: Tim Brown and Stuart Caldwell

December 2013 Next Meeting (3

rd Tuesday of each month)

Venue: rear hall, St John’s Church, cnr Virginia

& Alexander Streets, Mount Waverley

(Melway ref 70 D1)

Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2013

8.00 pm start

PRESENTER. Bruce Warburton talk on his trip

and the Christmas breakup party

MEMBER DISPLAY TABLE

Tree of the Month: Junipers

Style: Your Choice

& Your choice: Any

So, there are two categories: 1. Tree of the month and the style – bring in that

type and style as your first alternative

2. Your choice – any other trees at all that you think

might be worthy. No excuse for not bringing in

something because anything is OK to display.

SUPPER ROSTER

This month’s tea room roster = 2 new volunteers please

NOTES FROM YOUR COMMITTEE.

December Xmas meeting. No members

rostered, but 2 volunteers required

please (someone who did not have a

turn this year?). Please bring a plate of

supper to share & families welcome.

Zoo week end was well received, & we

have been invited back next year.

Thanks to volunteers.

We currently have 99 financial

members

http://www.bonsaimatsu.com, Scott

Martin’s Bonsai Matsu has been

established in the South Eastern suburbs of

Melbourne to service Bonsai enthusiasts in

the Greater Melbourne

NEW: Victorian Native Bonsai

Club Meetings are held at the Harry Atkinson Centre,

Coburg Lake Reserve 7:30pm on the second

Tuesday of the month. Editor: Ian Barnes

To contact the Club, email:

secnativeclub@gmail.com

EXHIBITIONS

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From Last Meeting: Rudi and Marlene Jerlitschka; from Yarra

Valley Bonsai Group spoke on Azaleas,

including Satsuki. What a great collection!

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Member Trees on the Display Tables

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Seasonal Notes - December Check wires on all trees regularly as trunks and

branches expand/grow rapidly at this time of year. As

new branches harden you may start to apply wire.

Pinch back new growth on shoots as early shoots

start to grow and elongate. More frequent pinching

and nipping will promote the development of fine

branches and thicker foliage pads.

Maples grow rapidly and put out long shoots. Pinch

back to first pair of leaves. Remove shoots with long

internodes.

As azaleas finish late flowering, prune back to

maintain shape of the tree. Repot shortly after

flowering.

Cryptomerias are OK to prune into shape in the

November – March period.

Trim out the vertical shoots and keep the crown

trimmed to invigorate the lower branches. Drooping

ends can be wired to shape and dense growth needs to

be trimmed out to keep insects away. Pinching the

shoots when they are still young is the main task

over summer. Fertilise from Nov-January.

Young Zelkovas and Elms can be pruned in

December. Mature ones are defoliated.

Fertilize regularly using liquid fertilizer in

conjunction with organic fertilizer

Leave repotting of natives until January/

February

Ensure your plants are obtaining sufficient

water. Put water trays under the trees to keep

the moisture and humidity moderated. If you

are worried about trays filling and over-

watering, drape a wick of cloth or tying-

stocking out of the pot and let it siphon out (to

a tree below?).

Regularly check plants for pests and diseases

Again, do not leave your plants on brick paving or

tin shed roofs (they get too hot).

Special Notes:

Never pinch back azaleas with your fingers. Always

clip them.

Seasonal Notes – January Check wires on all trees regularly as trunks and

branches expand/grow rapidly at this time of year. As

new branches harden you may start to apply wire.

Pinch back new growth on shoots as early shoots

start to grow and elongate. More frequent pinching and

nipping will promote the development of fine branches

and thicker foliage pads.

Maples grow rapidly and put out long shoots. Pinch

back to first pair of leaves. Remove shoots with long

internodes.

As azaleas finish flowering, prune back to maintain

shape of the tree. Repot after flowering.

Do repotting of natives in January and February.

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With the warmer weather here ensure your plants are

obtaining sufficient water…remember to water

thoroughly and regularly

Regularly check plants for pests and diseases

You can defoliate now, if you haven’t already done

so.

Sit back and enjoy your trees whilst sipping on your

favourite beverage

Remember that deciduous plants come from cooler

climate area and therefore may need shelter from the

hot burning rays of the summer sun

Reduce fertilizing during January and February

For pines, allow the soil to dry out between watering

as this reduces the size of the pine needles.

Use mesh over your moss to keep the blackbirds

away and eating elsewhere.

To keep mosquito larvae from growing on your

water trays, put a layer of sand in the bottom.

SINGAPORE – “GARDENS BY THE BAY”. John Reynolds travelled to Singapore recently and

visited the dome-enclosed garden display. It is

spectacular and provides surprises at every turn. Here

are a few pictures to browse on.

This is one of the two huge glass domed enclosures

with temperature and humidity control, in the shadow

of the gob-smacking Marina Bay Sands Hotel , also

with a garden and pool on top.

The displays and trees are BIG.

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Waterfalls and vertical gardens, elevated

walkways all come together and keep the

visitors scanning for the next interesting

plant or tree.

As usual, the taxis are efficient to get

you there and then it’s an easy walk to

the hotel site, nearby Expo centre and

shopping centre. It’s a good ¾ day trip.

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WAVERLEY BONSAI GROUP - PROGRAMME 2013

Direct Bank Deposit – EFT for membership.

Single- $40, Family $45, Student $12, one off joining fee $15

Waverley Bonsai Group – Commonwealth Bank = BSB 063 151 Account 1008 4248. Please include your name as the reference.

Month Date Demonstrator and/or topic Break Critique Display Table Style

Jan 15

Margaret Wong, Zyggy Reinoga, David Werner, Bruce

Wensor; various 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s) Any - Your choice Any

Feb 19 Dave Allen, Ramification 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Figs

Your choice Groups

Mar 19 Craig Wilson 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Maples,

Your choice groups

Apr 16 Piers Parmenter, Fertilizers 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Pine Trees,

Your choice

Informal and

Formal

May 21 David Werner, Shohin and Mame 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Autumn colour,

Your choice Your Choice

Jun 25

Mauro Stemberger, Italian Bonsai Master.

NOTE: There is a $10 one off this night fee to cover costs

Also workshop is being held on the same day (time – tba) 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Deciduous,

Your choice Informal

Jul 16 Workshop Night 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Flowering,

Your choice

Informal and

Formal

Aug 20 Don DeLuca & Annual General Meeting (with pizza) 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Australian natives,

Your choice Penjing

Sep 17 Trevor Wicks- Refinement, care and maintenance of Bonsai 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Saikei & Landscape

Plantings, Your choice Your Choice

Oct 15 Craig Wilson was sick – Bruce Argaet stepped in 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Junipers,

Your choice All types

Nov 19 Rudi and Marlene Jerlitschka; Azalea, including Satsuki 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

Satsuki Azaleas,

Your choice

Broom and

Informal

Dec 17 Bruce Warburton talk on trip (and the Christmas breakup) 09:00 PM

Selected

Tree(s)

All types,

Your Choice Root over Rock