Archive for April, 2009

Newstead Bonsai Centre now open Mondays

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Newstead Bonsai & Garden CentreThe Newstead Bonsai Centre is now open again on Mondays for all your Bonsai, Japanese Garden and general gardening supplies! 

Our popular garden nursery & craft centre and bonsai centre prides itself on providing customers with the very best horticultural and bonsai supplies supported by our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

 

Our opening times for Spring through to Autumn are:

  • Monday 10am - 4pm
  • Tuesday CLOSED all day
  • Wednesday 10am - 4pm
  • Thursday 10am - 4pm
  • Friday 10am - 4pm
  • Saturday 10am - 4pm
  • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Conveniently located to main routes including the M1, M62, A1 - why not bring the family - we are 1 mile from Nostell Priory Stately Home and very close to the Freeport shopping mall at Castleford.

We have an on-site coffee shop - JJ’s serving fresh coffee, tea, refreshments and a wide range of freshly prepared home-cooked food, from breakfast to lunch - please come and pay us a visit - you will be most welcome!

Why wait until tomorrow - sometimes tomorrow never comes…

Huge range of bonsai material available…

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Rigida JuniperHere at the Newstead Bonsai Centre, we have a huge range of high quality bonsai and raw material to suit all prices and size requirements… from high quality shohin bonsai through to the large sized specimen and raw material from Japan and Europe - please come along and pay us a visit to see - you will not be disappointed!
View a selection of our material available >>

We also supply a wide range of Japanese Garden trees and plants - including shaped Ilex imported from Japan, plus an extensive range of Japanese garden ornaments, including lanterns and water bowls. Please see our page on Japanese Garden Supplies >>

Bonsai Classes & Workshops for 2009

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

We have now published our new class list that runs through to Spring and Summer 2009. We have the usual Open Workshops and Midweek workshops, which are as popular as ever, plus workshops covering Junipers, Larch, Maples and Satsuki Azaleas - plus our hugely successful Bonsai Academy continues through 2009!

Check out the latest classes at the John Hanby Bonsai School >>

3rd Newstead Bonsai Extravaganza - show report

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Newstead 3 AwardOver 180 trees and many suiseki displays were displayed at the 3rd Newstead exhibition - the standard was higher than ever for the show.

The exhibition again brought together the best exhibition of Bonsai under one roof in the UK. Demonstrations through the weekend by Japanese Master, Mr Nobutaka Sakuma and Danny Use were watched by hundreds of visitors.

A full report from the show is available to read online >>

John Hanby Bonsai School presents an Introduction to Bonsai DVD

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

cover1This new DVD from John Hanby and the Newstead Bonsai Centre is the perfect start for any aspiring bonsai artist or enthusiast.

The Japanese art of the miniature tree is visually explored and explained in easy to follow chapters promoting greater understanding and confidence than that associated with the traditional book format. The practicalities of feeding, watering and position are all included – an inspirational introduction to the charismatic world of bonsai.

DVD running time 82 mins - cost £19.95 

Available now from the Newstead Bonsai Centre & to BUY ONLINE NOW

Introduction to Bonsai DVD trailer >>