Monthly Archives: February 2012

Another item ticked off the list !

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

It has taken a few days to make enough progress to be able to cross one of the jobs off the list of things needed to be done for the BSA show in 10 days time. This is what we … Continue reading →

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February novice/intermediate workshop.

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Yesterday we hosted a very encouraging novice/intermediate workshop here at the nursery. Teaching has always been an integral part of the ethos of Willowbog Bonsai and it was pleasing to see the day well supported. As usual I had very … Continue reading →

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Semi-styled Larch

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Last weekend I took in a few part exchange bonsai, quite a common occurrence. It is a practice that enables folk to upgrade their collections whilst giving us some new and different stock for the sale benches. This is a … Continue reading →

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Preparations for 2012 BSA Show

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

With  the Northern Ireland Bonsai Society weekend done and dusted we must now concentrate on getting the nursery ready for the forthcoming BSA show. Only 2 weeks away now , in fact I hope that in exactly 2 weeks time … Continue reading →

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Selecting bonsai for upcoming show

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I will visit the garden of Caz Steward [ Scott] tomorrow with a view to choosing trees from her collection that we would like for the British Shohin Association Show on the 10th and 11th of March. This is a … Continue reading →

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The past weekend

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Arrived home late yesterday afternoon after Willowbog’s trip to the Northern Ireland Bonsai Society School weekend. It seems to have been a successful couple of days from everyone’s point of view. On  my part it is great to see a … Continue reading →

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NIBS trip, ready to go !

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Van loaded and ready to set off !  Maybe a little space left but enough weight on, lots of pots and growing mediums so heavy stuff. Focus on group and forest planting at the school tomorrow so some of the … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland trip

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

This weekend sees Willowbog visiting the Northern Ireland Bonsai Society to participate in the Bonsai School there as well as conduct a workshop on the Sunday. An important part of the visit is sales to club members who are not … Continue reading →

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New stock

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Like most retailers, in any sphere of activity,  sales for us are not great at the moment but despite this it is vital for a business like this to keep the stock levels up right across the range of products. … Continue reading →

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2012 British Shohin Association show

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Exactly 4 weeks today I can pretty much guarantee that I will not be sat here at my computer posting on my blog as I am at the moment !  Reason ?  we will be accepting exhibits for the show … Continue reading →

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