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Another very warm and sunny day at the Wanborough show 2026, as well as the main marquee display we had a gazebo for a workshop which the visitors found interesting. Unfortunately a sudden gust of wind destroyed the gazebo but at least the trees survived. Sorry that my photography couldn’t cope with the very strong sun in the marquee as it was behind the trees, but it gives an idea of the tree display. A huge thanks to all who made this a great day enjoyed by a large amount of visitors.

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Another lovely club trip to David Cheshire Nursery at Mill Hill, Baginton, near Coventry. CV8 3AG. Even the weather was on our side. A quick look at the main display area and then David gave us a guided tour of the ‘out of bounds’ growing areas……… in fact I think that Barry is STILL ferreting around there, looking for the best ones……….. https://www.davidcheshirenurseries.co.uk/

I think that everyone came home with a few purchases………. some more than others HAHA. Of course a visit isn’t a visit without lunch in the ‘Potting Shed’ and even the ladies managed to pick up some plants at the two joining garden centres. Our thanks go to David for taking the time to show us around and answering all the questions. We will of course see David at our December [Xmas] meeting which is a social with partners, wives and significant others……… We do employ a distraction system when members are making purchases and doesn’t want the boss to know what they are buying. Here are some photos from the day and I will add some pictures from others……

Tim’s photos…………..

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This evening, members were invited to bring in the trees that have been in their collection that they do not know how to progress with. I think every enthusiast has at some point ended up with a bit of material that has stumped them for want of a better expression. This was an ideal opportunity for club members to get some different ideas from the entire club, all at once.

This is a large Siberian Elm, which bifurcates at the same point into two strong leaders. A symmetrical appearance is not always desirable for bonsai aesthetics.

A Trident Maple was up next; this group was leaning towards one direction with one tree pointing in the opposite direction. The crown was dense.

The trunk on this cedar was straight, the tree had already been wired at the top to provide some shape.

Lastly, an Olive in recovery after the central leader had died. The tree was beginning to create buds further down the truck creating interesting potential.

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