Hi all Ayrshire Group members. The time is now flying by and the seasons quickly passing. Hard to imagine we are now in Springtime but many plants and trees are telling us so with their bud displays. Our next scheduled meeting is this Sunday 8th March - Alloway Village Hall - 1.30pm as usual. The theme for the day will be shohin so bring along something for the diplay tables or to work on. If you happen to be one of the many people who displayed an interest in bonsai at our Dobbies Event last week and are perhaps just looking in on this site - please please be assured of a warm welcome should you care to come along (with any troublesome bonsai or related issues) to this March meeting and check us out.

Hi all Ayrshire Group members. I do hope you all remain well and coping well in current Corona Virus situation. You may have already picked up on information and directives from SBA issued today. Please be fully aware that the Scottish National at Troon on 10th May has been cancelled. Any SBA participation in Gardening Scotland on 29th to 31st May is also cancelled. The negatives of the current situation do not stop there - all area group meetings are also subject to cancelation so we will not assemble as a group until further notice. We may end up somewhat isolated from others but we have our treasured trees to work upon. They will probably get far more attention than ever before as we utilise our time at home. The stress busting benefits and positive outcomes that come from bonsai participation is emense and should be fully absorbed. Times are difficult but enjoy the period ahead as much as possible. Regards Tony.

Hi,

This month we have our annual week-end workshop 28th./29th. in Fankerton Village Hall 10am to 5pm, it is almost fully booked but can be tweaked if someone wants to attend.

Our April 7th. meeting is progammed as re-potting but can be anything you wish to do on that night.

Hope to see lots of trees in their springtime attire, flowering trees would brighten up proceedings.

Cheers,

R.S.

Next meeting: Tuesday 10th March, Penicuik town hall, 7.30pm.

This is a busy month with the possibility of several activities. This month's key activity is re-potting, so bring along trees, soil and pots and we’ll give you advice if needed. Some deciduous trees in shelter are showing signs of movement, so whilst their structures are still visible, bring any that could benefit from directional pruning to guide their development. Or you may still wish to wire and prune your larch as intended at the last, cancelled, meeting.

A further opportunity for potting (as well as other bonsai activities or general chat) in a group environment is the Blether with the Edinburgh group at the Currie scout hut on Sunday, March 29th from 11-4pm - see website for directions. All welcome.

Next meeting: Tuesday 14th April, Penicuik town hall, 7.30pm.

April meeting cancelled. Town Hall closed because of Corona virus.