Upcoming events at Bishopsford Bonsai Nursery

Events at Bishopsford 2014

·       Up the tree dig

Sunday 9 February 2014 - 9.30am 

Collect your own Ficus Natalensis root cuttings – up the tree.  The figs have interesting aerial roots ideal for quick fat bonsai.  Diameters range from 8cm to 15cm.  Bring ladders, saws and tools.  No charge.  Registration essential as numbers are limited, open to members of bonsai clubs only.  

E-mail bford (at)cybersmart.co.za to book.

·         Rare and unusual plant sale 

Sunday 30 March 2014 - 9am

White pines - various ages priced from R450 to R6,000

Cedrus brevifolia – VERY rare, priced from R800

Cedrus atlantica ‘glauca’ – young grafts priced from R600

Cedrus atlantica ‘green’ - young grafts priced from R500

Carmona microphylla - Fukien Tea –about 2 years old, R95

Carpinus sp. hornbeam – about 2 years old, R95

·         Buddleja Progression workshop - 9.30am

Sat 12 April 2014                       Sat 14 June 2014

Sat 9 Aug 2014                          Sat 8 Nov 2014

Hands on Buddleja bonsai workshop which will run over some months covering the different stages of Buddleja and action that needs to be taken.  After completion of the workshop you would know how to collect, repot, prune, carve and work on your Buddleja bonsai.  There has been a lot of bad publicity around Buddleja and hopefully this will be dispelled.  It is truly one of our great indigenous trees for bonsai.  Charge R1,000 including a tree.  Numbers limited, registration essential via e-mail bford(at)cybersmart.co.za

·         Azalea Progression workshop - 9.30am

Sat 28 June 2014                                 Sat 13 Sept 2014

Sat 24 Jan 2015                                  Sat 27 June 2015

Hands on Azalea bonsai workshop which will run over a year covering the different stages of Azalea and the action that needs to be taken.  After completion of the workshop you would know how to propagate, collect, repot, prune and work on your Azalea bonsai.  Azaleas are not the easier subject but with the correct handling can be very rewarding.  Charge R800, bring your own material. Numbers limited, registration essential via e-mail bford(at)cybersmart.co.za

·       Workshops:

Forest Workshop - Sat 30 August 2014 9.30am

Bring your own material, we will also have material available for sale.  Create your own forest under the guidance of experienced bonsai growers.  Charge R120.  Numbers limited, registration essential via e-mail bford(at)cybersmart.co.za

Raft/clump style workshop - Sat 18 October 2014 9.30am

Bring your own material, we will also have material available for sale.  Create your own raft/clump style under the guidance of experienced bonsai growers. Charge R120.  Numbers limited, registration essential via e-mail bford(at)cybersmart.co.za

·       Create Your Own Bonsai Courses

Saturday 29 March 2014

Saturday 26 April 2014               

Saturday 31 May 2014                

Saturday 20 September 2014   

Saturday 25 October 2014

These courses are suitable for beginners or for people who have some experience growing bonsai. You may bring one tree to work on or buy a starter tree and pot at the nursery on the day of the course, your tree will go home with you at the end of the course. The Course starts promptly at 09h30.  Cost R180, registration is essential as numbers are limited.  E-mail bford(at)cybersmart.co.za for a registration form.