Day: June 3, 2020
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Mark Arpag Workshop June 27
Originally posted on Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society:
MHBS welcomes Mark Arpag to run a bring-your-own workshop at pfm bonsai in West Charlton on on Saturday, June 27. Mark is a frequent guest, known for working with many species of bonsai and especially cedar. The workshop hours are 9am to 4pm and it is limited to eight people so register soon by calling 518-882-1039. The workshop… Continue reading Mark Arpag Workshop June 27
2020 Happenings
Originally posted on Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society:
The events are tentative but MHBS members have these things and guests to look for in 2020: Tree insect pests and diseases Finding the tree within with Martin Schmalenberg Forest and root over rock plantings Kathy Shaner and bonsai display Air layering and shohin with Frank Mihalic Jim Doyle and pines A Mark Arpag workshop Rock collecting in… Continue reading 2020 Happenings
May 31st- yellowhammer and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
A walk along the Cawton road this morning and we had close views of a male yellowhammer on a freshly tilled field. Yellowhammers are very common in hedgerows around Gilling; they are confiding and beautifully coloured, the lemon yellow head of the male contrasting with rich terracotta upper parts. Their song has accompanied our walks throughout lockdown and for me… Continue reading May 31st- yellowhammer and swift diary
June 1st- noctule bat, great spotted woodpecker and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
Each day this week I am featuring a painting that would have been shown for North Yorkshire Open Studios. There is an online event taking place over the next two weekends. The featured paintings will be available for purchase on my website from this Friday evening. Today’s is a large charcoal (77x55cm) of one of my favourite winter subjects- a… Continue reading June 1st- noctule bat, great spotted woodpecker and swift diary
June 2nd- prospecting swifts
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
Swift Diary We had some prospecting swifts this morning, giving me the chance to see a swift really well as it rested on our honey coloured walls. They are incredibly beautiful when seen like this. For those of you trying to attract swifts, enjoy this prospecting. Many people I speak to get frustrated because the swifts perch anywhere but on… Continue reading June 2nd- prospecting swifts