The local show circuit

Thought I would post some pictures from the local bonsai shows. To me local shows are North London / Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

I really enjoy the shows - sadly my work commitments keep me out of any regular club meetings. I enjoy these meetings as they keep me grounded in the details and what is possible. I do hope to do some of the big European meetings late this year and next to help me aspire to more.

This set of images are some snaps of the Mid Herts Bonsai Club Annual Show.

Middlesex Bonsai Society Annual Show.

Digging the rosemary bonsai. Very nice.

Chiltern Bonsai Society Show.

That's all folks.

Peony

I have a few peonys in the garden that are coming into bloom. Took a few pictures this afternoon of the flowers.

Ashridge pines

 

I took a drive up to Ashridge Estate to go and have a look at some nice Scots pines that grow along the roads there and go for a walk in the woods. As I walked a little back to get them nicely into frame I heard a noise behind and turned to look. Much to my surprise there was a large herd of deer in the woods behind me. They were a little shy and didn’t let me up too close - but I got a few nice pictures and got to enjoy their company for a few minutes.

This herd of fallow deer was established by the monastery in the 13th century. A few centuries later Henry VIII used to hunt this herd - in between wives I suppose.

Lovely colours in the early spring woodlands - and the fallow deer have tones on their pelts that are perfectly matched to the surrounding foliage.

These woods are lovely to walk in on a week day when it's not too busy. Its very popular on weekends - much more so when the weather is good. It's nice to see so many people getting out into nature.