Attention Members

Upcoming Events: June, 2009
Bonsai Basic Classes
Next Session of Bonsai Basic will be kept at Vanita Mulchandani place at House No. 9, Government Servent Society, Opposite Municipal Market, Nr. Hotel President, CG Road, Ahmedabad on 14th June, 2009. Timings are 3.30PM to 6.00 PM. All members of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club members are cordially invited. For more details contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267

Monthly Club Meeting on 27th June, 2009
Next monthly Bonsai Club of Ahmedabad meeting will be kept at Parag's residence at 5.00 PM. His address is 22 Laxminagar, DK Hall, Naranpura. Pl. coordinate with him for detailed address.


To view members bonsai collection, click here

Bonsai Diary of Ramesh Sinha - 9924332267

New Bonsai Blog of Sejal Shah
Sejal Shah, a Member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club has launched her own Bonsai Blog http://www.sejushah.blogspot.com/. All members are requested to visit the same.

Introducing Weekend Bonsai Training Sessions:
Learn Bonsai during this Summer Vacation in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Bonsai Club now offers weekend Training (Saturday & Sunday) 2 Session of 4 Hours each such that Students from across Gujarat can Learn Bonsai.
To enroll & to know the next batch, please contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267 or mail at ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com. Parag Mehta9227207984 / Bhavesh Patel9824367151

Gujarat Bonsai Club:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club is planning to expand and name it as Gujarat Bonsai Club such that we can work closely with Bonsai enthusiast in other cities & help them form Baroda Bonsai Club, Surat Bonsai Club, Bhavnagar Bonsai Club, Rajkot Bonsai Club, Jamnagar Bonsai Club, Mehsana Bonsai Club, etc. Bonsai Enthusiast from across Gujarat are requested to contact Ramesh Sinha such that such local clubs can be formed. People from their Gujarat cities & towns are also invited to join the club.
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Bonsai Training Camp

Important Note:
Registration for Weekend Bonsai Training is now Open. Those who wish to learn Bonsai from across Gujarat please contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267 / Parag Mehta-9227207984 / Bhavesh Patel - 9824367151 or email ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com

Who can Learn Bonsai?
- Anyone who loves Trees & Plants can love the art of Bonsai. Plants can sustain on their own if you give them the right environment and hence in that sense Bonsai is nothing but watching the tree grow. As a tree can survive for more than 100 years & grows slowly, having patience is very important.

How is Training Imparted?
Training will be conducted over weekend in batches of 5 to 10 people. There will be 2 sessions of 4 Hours each on Saturday & Sunday. Over and above these there will be 2 Session of Nursery Visit for plant selection. After the training is over, you will have enough knowledge to start making Bonsai on your own & grasp Bonsai Books & other reference materials easily.

The Teaching methodology will be Learn (Lecture)> See (Demo) > Practice (Make your own Bonsai), that will be covered in following manner.
- Lecture of 30 Minutes
- Demo of 30 Minutes
- Practical of 120 Minutes

What plants will be covered?
There are plants which grow Fast & can be made into Bonsai in less than 2/3 Years. During the Training phase, we will help you make your First 2 Bonsai during this Bonsai training session.

Where to get Plants & other Materials?
It is mandatory for each student to carry a Plant, Pot & other materials required for Practical purpose for each Session. For sake of convenience we will arrange for Plant, Pot & Materials which can be bought in Cash. Alternatively, students can bring their own Plant, Pot & materials as per the instructions given to them.

Study Materials?
We will give you the relevant study materials required to have Basic Knowledge of Bonsai. However it is expected from each student that they buy books of different authors, & surf Internet to gather more knowledge after the Training is complete.

Where training will be provided?
Training will be provided at Nursery, Public Garden or at residence of any member or trainer if they are willing to accommodate 5 to 10 people. The 4 Sessions will cover the following;

Session 1: 4 Hours
- Bonsai Styles
- Design Principles
- Bonsai Tools
- Plant Selection
- Visualization
- Soil Preparation

Session 2: 4 Hours
- Visualization
- Wiring & Pruning
- Cutting & Pruning
- Re potting

How to Join?
You are required to pay a Fee of Rs.1500/- towards training. Further if you with to Joint Ahmadabad Bonsai Club, you will have to pay Rs.500 as registration fee. A Total of Rs.2000 needs to be paid. Only people who are practicing Bonsai or those who complete the training are eligible to become member of Ahmadabad Bonsai Club.

Who will provide the Training?
Training will be provided by Bhavesh Patel, Ramesh Sinha & Parag Mehta. Moreover we will also try to invite other Club Members & members of Other Bonsai Club to come & share their experience, if possible.


Get Started:
To join all you have to do is send us a joining request at AhmedabadBonsaiClub@gmail.com or please contact Ramesh Sinha 9924332267 / Parag Mehta-9227207984 / Bhavesh Patel - 9824367151 or email ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com
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About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club, Membership & Founders

The core activities of the Ahmedabad Bonsai Club are as mentioned below.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai

Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.

About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.

Who can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club?
You can, if you are practicing Bonsai. If you are new to Bonsai & you wish to learn & practice bonsai, than you can become member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club. Those who wish to have Bonsai for the sole purpose of Decoration/Showpiece, they will not be entertained as members.

What are the membership formalities?
- There is a nominal Annual fee of Rs. 500 that you will have to pay at time of Joining, which is non refundable.
- If you don't know the Bonsai Basics, than you will have to undergo the Bonsai Basic Course that cost you Rs.1500 only (Mandatory).
- Regular Active participation in Club Activities

The core activities of the Ahmedabad Bonsai Club are as mentioned below.
- Promotion of Bonsai as a Hobby
- Organizing Workshops to provide Basic & Advance Level Training
- Organizing Nursery Visit & Plant Selection
- Organizing get together & share members experience
- Organizing seminars to showcase members bonsai
- Assistance in procuring materials required for bonsai

Members generally meet once/twice in a month on Last Saturday of every month.

About Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Founders:
Ahmedabad Bonsai Club was founded by Ramesh Sinha, Bhavesh Patel & Parag Mehta. A brief about each member is given below in late 2008. From 3 members it has not grown to almost 40 Members (as of April 09) and is growing.

Ramesh Sinha - He is practicing Bonsai for more than 3 years now & has more than 50 bonsai under training. He is an active bonsai blogger & his creations/ideas can be viewed on http://rameshsinhabonsai.blogspot.com. He is one of the most active member of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club & is also responsible for hosting & maintaining Ahmedabad Bonsai Club website. He also Teaches Bonsai & is probably the only Suiseki Hobbiest in Ahmedabad. He runs a small IT firm which maintains two portals www.abcProcure.com & www.TenderTiger.com. He can be contaced on ramesh.jsinha@gmail.com or 9924332267

Bhavesh Patel: He is the seniormost Bonsai collector of Ahmedabad. Bonsai runs in his blood & is the most active bonsai enthusiast of Ahmedabad. He has travelled across India to persue his Bonsai Hobby & is known to all Bonsai Masters of India. He works for GIDC and is also a Bonsai Faculty.

Parag Mehta: He is the most modern bonsai practicner of Ahmedabad, his creation can be viewed on http://paragmehta1.blogspot.com. He also host & maintain his own Bonsai website called Bonsai Club of Ahmedabad.com which can be viewed on www.BonsaiClubofAhmedabad.com. He runs a chemical trading firm called Mehta Brothers & can help people procure Lime Sulphur which is required for Jinning purpose.
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Bonsai Articles, Experiments of ABC members



- Ramesh Sinha is experimenting with New Bonsai Soil Mixture suitable for Ahmedabad, Gujarat Hot & Arid climate. To read more click here (pl read the red coloured text in the page that opens up). Posted on 23rd April, 2009

- More Suggestions, Invited from all Ahmedabad Bonsai Club Members & Other Bonsai Lovers
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Members Bonsai Image Collection

Jade Bonsai of Payal Shah
In last training session (12th April, 2009), the below Jade was extracted from a big pot which had some 12 odd bonsai. The pot in which this was planted was untouched for 5 years. The trunk is 5 inches wide. This is how it looked when repotted. Wiring & Pruning will be done in May to enhance the trunk & to crop thick branches. It will be developed in Umbrella style. This bonsai was shaped & repotted by Ramesh Sinha.



Jade Bonsai of Payal Shah
Seen below is 2nd bonsai that was extracted from the Pot. The pot in which this was planted was untouched for 5 years. The trunk has natural movement which makes it a beautiful pcs. This is how it looked when repotted. Wiring & Pruning will be done in May to enhance the trunk & to crop thick branches. It will be developed in Slanting/Informal upright style.This bonsai was shaped & repotted by Ramesh Sinha on (12th April, 2009).



The Ghost Town
A landscape created by Ramesh Sinha using dead Juniper bonsai for Ahmedabad Bonsai Club, Gujarat



Adenium Bonsai by Ramesh Sinha of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club


Adenium Bonsai by Ramesh Sinha of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club titled as Fat Boy



A Funky & Groovy Adenium Bonsai Created by Parag Mehta of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club
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Current Events - April 2009

Current Events:
25th April, month meeting of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club & workshop on Juniper to teach how to make Juniper Bonsai. Bonsai enthusiast from across Gujarat are invited.

Archive Events:
15th March, 2009
Baroda Bonsai Club has organised a workshop on 15th of March, 2009. Ahmedabad Bonsai Club members are cordially invited.

28th March, 2009:
2nd Monthly Gathering of Ahmedabad Bonsai Club will be on 28th March, 2009 at Law Garden Nurser between 4.30 - 6.40 PM. All members are cordially invited. Further members are requested to bring in their friends who would also like to join the club.

8th March, 2009:
2nd Session of Bonsai Training will be conducted on 8th of March, 2009 at Law Garden Nursery. Pl. note members are requested to bring either/all of the following species of plant for practical purpose.
- Jade / Aralia / Ficus
Batch Timings:
Batch 02 - 12 PM to 2 PM
Batch 03 - 03 PM to 5 PM

14th Feb, 2009
From 14th Feb to 16th Feb, there is a Horticulture Show in Baroda. The Baroda Bonsai Club will display its Bonsai there. Bonsai Lovers are requested to visit Baroda to relish the exquisite Bonsai.

6th Feb, 2009
ABC is participating in upcoming Annual Horticulture Show scheduled on 6- 8th February, 2009 at Horticulture Nursery, Law Garden, Ahmedabad to display some of the Bonsai of its existing members. Entry is Free, and all are cordially invited. The objective of this exhibition is to promote Bonsai as a Hobby among Ahmedabad Tree Lovers & to help them get started with Bonsai.
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