Dec2000

Christmas at Bonsai Northwest

A favourite demonstrator at Bonsai Northwest is Ted Poynton. Ted owns and runs Williams Nursery in Clayton here in Melbourne. He specialises in Bonsai. Ted brought along several specimens to talk about. This azalea is brought inside as soon as about a quarter of it is in flower. It stays inside and is watered only at soil level. Flowers stay well for many weeks.

A great crowd for our Christmas break up. Ted demonstrated how deep watering and petal removal will keep Azaleas flowering for quite some time.

A beautiful Trident Maple on the display table Champers and a great supper awaited the members after our Annual General Meeting

Another lovely little Japanese Maple from the display table. Tiny Corky barked Elm in a handmade Japanese pot

A mini Christmas tree ! Crepe Myrtle with more tinsel than leaves!

The new Committee for 2001. A difficult time for any club is gathering a good committee - we lost our Secretary, Treasurer and four Committee members. Happily, there was no problem filling their shoes and the old Committee members will still be on hand at all our monthly meetings. A miniature Desert Ash. 8 years old, two inches high.

A big Christmas wave to the rest of the world from our members. Steve Clark, a member since the club's inception 26 years ago, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. He looks pleased!

What could Frank have said to our new Secretary Louise to invoke that reaction? Ray Taylor and Ron Smith at the supper table after the meeting.

New member Betty Keelan talks with old friend Ted Poynton. Retiring committee member June gives new committee member Jason, a few tips.

Retiring Treasurer, John Rave, was presented with a Life Membership to our group. Laurie Schembri talks with June Fraser.

Ron Andersen talks with Judy Ji and Hong Li about their Chrysanthemum Stones. The stones caused quite a stir amongst the Suiseki lovers

Ron Andersen, Peter Anderson & Ron Smith. Just what did Peter find in his supper? Ted Poynton invited the girls outside to see a demonstration of his watering invention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hong Li will be demonstrating at our March meeting. Shirley Poynton chats with new Committee member Ian Keelan and his wife Betty.

We would like to wish all our Bonsai mates around the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year. We look forward to e-mailing you next year!

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A favourite demonstrator at Bonsai Northwest is Ted Poynton. Ted owns and runs Williams Nursery in Clayton here in Melbourne. He specialises in Bonsai.	Ted brought along several specimens to talk about. This azalea is brought inside as soon as about a quarter of it is in flower. It stays inside and is watered only at soil level. Flowers stay well for many weeks.

A great crowd for our Christmas break up.	Ted demonstrated how deep watering and petal removal will keep Azaleas flowering for quite some time.

A beautiful Trident Maple on the display table	Champers and a great supper awaited the members after our Annual General Meeting

Another lovely little Japanese Maple from the display table.	Tiny Corky barked Elm in a handmade Japanese pot

A mini Christmas tree !	Crepe Myrtle with more tinsel than leaves!

The new Committee for 2001. A difficult time for any club is gathering a good committee - we lost our Secretary, Treasurer and four Committee members. Happily, there was no problem filling their shoes and the old Committee members will still be on hand at all our monthly meetings.	A miniature Desert Ash. 8 years old, two inches high.

A big Christmas wave to the rest of the world from our members.	Steve Clark, a member since the club's inception 26 years ago, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. He looks pleased!

What could Frank have said to our new Secretary Louise to invoke that reaction?	Ray Taylor and Ron Smith at the supper table after the meeting.

New member Betty Keelan talks with old friend Ted Poynton.	Retiring committee member June gives new committee member Jason, a few tips.

Retiring Treasurer, John Rave, was presented with a Life Membership to our group.	Laurie Schembri talks with June Fraser.

Ron Andersen talks with Judy Ji and Hong Li about their Chrysanthemum Stones.	The stones caused quite a stir amongst the Suiseki lovers

Ron Andersen, Peter Anderson & Ron Smith. Just what did Peter find in his supper?	Ted Poynton invited the girls outside to see a demonstration of his watering invention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hong Li will be demonstrating at our March meeting.	Shirley Poynton chats with new Committee member Ian Keelan and his wife Betty.