Cairns Bonsai Society Inc. in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Cairns Bonsai Society Inc.

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Address: stratford parade 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 We will be at Limberlost Nursery this Saturday afternoon between 3pm - 5pm We are going to show you how to create your very own bonsai, from nursery stock.

24.01.2022 Sadly, our meetings for Saturday 06 April and Saturday 04 May are cancelled.

24.01.2022 Hi All Bonsai Enthusiasts - the demonstrations conducted over the exhibition are Open to the Public - there is no need to book, you just need to attend. However for junior enthusiasts we are conducting a class - if you have a child that is interested in this Bonsai class, you will need to book them in....limited to 15 participants each day - we have cared for 30 bonsai and had 30 hand made bonsai pots to go with them for each participant of the class - cost is $10 per student.

24.01.2022 30th Birthday Party this Friday Night "Soiree from 6-8pm" live music by Wayne McIntosh - come down and help us celebrate our three founding members: Sani, Ann & Lorraine. Enjoy the 26th Annual Exhibition on Saturday & Sunday

22.01.2022 Hi Everyone, we have our first Bonsai Meeting for 2021 this Saturday 6th February 2021. During the COVID-19 environment we will be at the Redlynch Community Hall - we will be there all afternoon. hope to see you there :-)

17.01.2022 Creating a bonsai from nursery stock, by the three founding members of the club.

17.01.2022 Cairns Bonsai Society January Tips: 1. Shade bonsai in extremely hot weather. January weather can alternate between overcast and rainy days and hot sunny dry days with high UV. This can make it hard to regulate watering and the bright light can lead to burning of leaves. Providing light shade for bonsai at this time of year, either under 50 % shade screen or from nearby trees makes the care of bonsai much easier. 2. Water before fertilising in hot weather. Fertiliser is neede...d all through the rainy season when heavy downpours leach nutrients from the growing medium. Fertilising in hot dry weather adds the risk of root burn. This can be avoided by watering the bonsai well in advance and then by using dilute liquid fertiliser but more frequently. 3. Check drainage holes and tip shallow pots. In prolonged rainfall periods it is important to check that pots are draining feely so that roots are well aerated. Check drainage holes are not blocked by escaped roots. For those very shallow containers that drain poorly, tip the container with a chock at one end at a time to improve drainage. 4. Turn bonsai so they reach light on all sides. When bonsai are shaded by nearby buildings or trees, it is important to turn them periodically so they reach light, water and nutrients evenly on all sides.

16.01.2022 The spectacular Bonsais are back on display at the Cairns Penny branch thanks to the Cairns Bonsai Society Inc. This beautiful Bonsai is an Azalea, be sure to get a closer look when you come in to the branch.

13.01.2022 Cairns Bonsai Society June Tips: 1. Extra light. Place your bonsai so that they receive more light in the cool months. This will promote them to retain more leaves through cool weather and they will respond better following repotting in August-September. If you had put up temporary shade screening in the hot months, it is OK to take it down in the winter months, or place the trees out into more open areas where they receive more light. Turn bonsai regularly to received light ...on all sides. 2. Less fertilizer. Reduce the frequency and strength of liquid fertilizer in the cool months. Less fertilizer is used and lost when your bonsai is not growing actively and when you are watering less. Over fertilizing during cool months can accelerate the loss of older without gaining new growth and in extreme cases can sour the growing medium. Use the growth of your bonsai as a guide, if they are still growing actively, fertilizer but if they are dormant, wait. 3. Wiring. When growth rates are reduced in the cool months is a good time to wire bonsai and bend branches. Often there is less foliage on the tree and it is easier to see the branches, also, branches are thickening at a lower rate so the wire is less likely to cut in quickly. Note however, a branch does have to thicken for it to set in its new place! The old wood in the centre does not hold its new position well unless new wood in the desired position is made over the top of it. For best results use new straight wire that is well anchored in the pot of on another branch. Use of old, bent or kinked wire has limited strength and is liable to irregular scaring. 4. Start preparing growing media. Now is a good time to start sourcing and preparing growing media ready for repotting in August, September and October. Growing media works best if it has been screened. Fine dust particles clog the drainage of the mix and overly coarse particles take up too much space. A good growing medium has these removed using sieves. From late July onwards, keep an eye on the weather and the growth of your trees decide when it is best to repot. Repot to inclement weather conditions, not on a set regular date. Potting too early when it is too cold will starve trees of water and nutrient as they do produce new roots until temperatures start to warm. Repotting too late shortens the new growing season and runs the risk of having under established trees when heat waves start in the summer months.

12.01.2022 Bonsai Meeting 26 September CWA Hall Freshwater AGM: 10.00 am to 11.00 am (We need to hold an AGM to comply with legislation)... Clinic: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm There will be no demonstration Bring your trees for advice and care only (not repotting etc.) Tea and coffee provided Please return any library books you may have Money $2.00 at the door to help cover the cost of the hall Raffle as normal bring a few dollars to purchase tickets (and items for the raffle, if you like) Subscriptions are suspended till further notice Soil, wire and tools will be available for purchase The 1st delivery of Junipers from Ray Nesci will be available for pick up; hopefully the rest will have arrived and be available for pick up I will email those that have ordered Junipers closer to the clinic. Covid-19 Restrictions To comply with Covid-19 restrictions and directives: Attendance register On arrival, there will be an attendance register to complete (you might be familiar with the information required: Surname; First Name; Address; Email; Phone) The Bonsai club is required to keep the attendance register for a minimum of 8 weeks for the sole purpose of providing it to QLD Health if required (it will be destroyed after that time) Limit of numbers 2 people are permitted in the kitchen 24 people are permitted inside the hall at any one time Tables will be set up under the trees in the outside area (many trees) and if more than 24 members are in attendance, at the same time, we will encourage movement between inside and outside

11.01.2022 Looking for something different to do this weekend? We are PROUD sponsors of the 2019 Cairns Bonsai Society Exhibition and 30th Birthday. This is a free com...munity event welcoming all to experience the wonder and awe of this ancient living art Bonsai. Explore the beautiful bonsai trees on display and participate in workshops to learn the basics of Bonsai Art. This Living Art transcends age, race, gender, culture and religion. Not only is it fun working on bonsai trees, it is a great way to decrease stress levels, lower blood pressure and teaches us important skills like patience and compassion. The 30th Birthday Soire is an evening of delight and celebration of the dedication of our three founding members, Ann, Lorraine & Sani. Open: 9am 4.30pm Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October Cost: Free Venue: Tank 3 | TANKs Art Centre Workshops: 10am12pm & 2pm4pm, Saturday and Sunday Info & Bookings: Cairns Bonsai Society Inc.

10.01.2022 What are you doing this afternoon? have you ever had an interest in Bonsai? drop in to Limberlost Nursery this afternoon and discover how to turn nursery stock into your very own bonsai. Open to the public, community demonstration, all welcome. We hope to see you there.

10.01.2022 Hi Bonsai Enthusiasts, we have our meeting on tomorrow, last chance to work on bonsai before our 30th Birthday Exhibition

09.01.2022 Turning a limberlost nursery plant into a bonsai

08.01.2022 Bonsai in the beautiful gardens of Limberlost Nursery

08.01.2022 Attention Members - we still have places available for the Cairns Penny Young Bonsai Enthusiasts Workshop this weekend. please pass on details to anyone you know that may have an interest. Regards Cairns Bonsai Society

08.01.2022 Meeting tomorrow - our Christmas Party 12:30 - 4:30pm Stratford Library please bring a plate we will still be talking bonsai :-)

05.01.2022 Do you know the difference between your staghorns and elkhorns? Botanist and ABC Far North's regular green thumb Dr Ashley Field will be revealing everything y...ou ever wanted to know about Platycerium on the Saturday breaky 'gardening show'. He's shared these beauties from his own garden and we'd love to see your stags and elks, too, to add a splash of tropical green to the start of the weekend! See more

05.01.2022 To all friends of the Cairns Bonsai Society - can you share our posters for this weekends event. Thank You.

05.01.2022 Exhibition this weekend TANK 3 Botanical Gardens Birthday party this Friday night 6 - 8 pm

03.01.2022 The spectacular Bonsai's are back on display at the Cairns Penny branch thanks to the Cairns Bonsai Society Inc. This beautiful Bonsai is an Azalea, be sure to get a closer look when you come in to the branch.

03.01.2022 Cairns Penny Young Bonsai Enthusiast Workshop 2019 - we have some places available, please book your child in as places are limited to 15 students per day.

03.01.2022 Cairns Bonsai Society are celebrating our three founding members this year our 30th Birthday In Tank 3 Botanical Gardens October 25-27 - encouraging all members to display a bonsai at this years exhibition.

01.01.2022 Meeting this Saturday 7th March @ Stratford Library 12:30 - 4:30pm - this meeting our focus is on Figs & Natives, wiring techniques and position of bonsai in pots.