Glenbrook Bonsai News        Spring '08  

Dear Bonsai Enthusiast,

"The Great Dig" Restocked Field Bed 

Following the success of the "BIG DIG" two years ago new stock of specimen field-grown pre-bonsai trees are now available in the field bed alongside the shop. Freshly-mulched pathways and raised beds ease viewing and lifting. 

Following a huge team effort in the autumn aided by skilled JCB work, all trees have been carefully root & shoot trimmed & heeled-in, so they're ready for potting direct into shallow containers. Once un-earthed the surprises of root development and trunk spread are revealed.                                                                                                                               A comprehensive availability list is printed on the reverse of the snailmail newsletter. The list includes some species potted recently, mainly the pines which will be available later in the spring.
Products 

Bonsai   New outdoor stock is scheduled to arrive ready for week-ends
                           22nd March & 19th April  (please phone for update)                             Young Plants Throughout the winter our production of young plants raised from cuttings has been potted ready for the busy spring season. Buy 6+ get 20% off
Spring feeding We recommend using balanced (1:1:1 NPK) feeds.                                Organic feeds are probably the best: these include fish emulsion, biogold, rapemeal & seaweed extract.            Superthrive root-reviver given at 30 drops per gall aids rapid root establishment post potting and can be used as a supplement through the growing season.
'Fish & 'Thrive works wonders on our orchids too!
Camelia Oil                                                                                                                        We have found this product excellent for pot polishing and tool cleaning (it leaves no grease!)

Course Details Please refer to the Glenbrook brochure. First check the availability of course places, then send a non-returnable deposit of 50% of course fee, giving your full details, or simply complete the form at the nursery.
Tools are provided. Just bring a packed lunch.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Maximum Course loading:
Foundation Course 8 students
Workshops: 6 students.
Bookings may be made by CC over the phone.
One to one
Geoff is once again conducting personalised workshops by appointment, usually on Thursdays Rates unchanged @ 1/2 day £80 Full day £140.
Visiting "at home" service. £20 extra
Part-ex
Fed up with some or all your bonsai. Why not bring your trees along for Geoff to offer cash or goods in part exchange,
i.e. pots or new project from field stock?
Holiday care
Off for a break & bonsai need repotting? Let us solve your problem. Relax on holiday while we do all the professional work. On return your trees are refreshed& all set-up for another 2 years.  Gift Vouchers
Stuck for gift ideas? Why not simply ask for the Glenbrook Gift Voucher.
We can post if preferred.
Bonsai Compost
"Basic Mix" remains priced £ 5.99 or 3 for 2 @ £ 11.98. Using the voucher, you get 4 for 2 !

2008 Chinese Pot Range                                                                                           Last years range of hand made pots has been extended & details can be found in the shop catalogue. The "CQ" range of 9 different styles is mostly buff/sandy coloured unglazed finish of fine tokoname quality.

How to register for your 2008 listing ... 

POSTAL LIST: If you are on the postal list, complete the form below & either write or reintroduce yourself at the desk. For speed and cost-saving change to the e-list if you can, but when e-mailing do include your address & telephone details in case we lose your e-mail ! 

E-MAIL LIST: If you're on the 2007 e-list please reply to Geoff's e-mail to stay registered for 2008 Please keep us updated and we'll keep you informed through our newsletter.

Click here to e-mail:   geoff@glenbrookbonsai.co.uk

Hope to see you all soon.     Best wishes, 

Ros and Geoff

Tickenham, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 6SE. Tel/Fax : 01275 858596

CQ-7 Round set of 5: 15 to 42cm @ £10 to £40             CQ-8 Deep oval pair 37 & 47cm! @ £25 & £35

PY-11 Large/Heavy rectangular 60cm @ £39.95      PY-12 Pair landscape ovals 51 & 61cm @ £25 & £35  

Katsura (Mother & child)     Sold 2007 but selection Katsuras for sale.

Ginkgo biloba       Sold 2007 but selection for sale.