Mini Trees Displayed At Club's Annual Show

BONSAI tree growers came out in force at the weekend to prove that big is not always better.The patient enthusiasts shared the art of cultivating the miniature trees last Saturday at North Chingford Methodist Church, in Station Road.Tiny Japanese acers, cedars, larches and Lonicera Nitilda's were among the tree types on show at the yearly event organised by Waltham Forest Bonsai club.Experts traded gardening secrets and workshops on pruning, wiring, encouraging sick trees, and where to buy your bonsai tree.Keen grower,Steve Fleming, 46, of Frances Avenue, Chingford, said the show was well attended.He added: "It went really well, I think it was one of our best shows."Mr Fleming, who has been growing bonsais for five years, said he could recommend the pastime to others.He said: "It's just a nice, relaxing hobby, you seem to forget everything else. It does need patience but it is very enjoyable."The Waltham Forest Bonsai Club meets the on third Tuesday of every month at Chestnuts Hall, behind the town hall, between 7.30 and 10.30pm. Everyone is welcome to learn the fine art of Bonsai.

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