Bonsai CultureGroup Malta

11/06/2026

'Gala Night' on Saturday 6th June 2026. Prizes and Honour Awards.

11/06/2026

3-Fold Flyer compiled for our 33rd Annual Bonsai Exhibition 2026.

10/06/2026

Saturday Morning 6th June 2026 at our 33rd Annual Bonsai Exihibition 2026

09/06/2026

An Unexpected Beautiful Experience at 'Notre Dame Bonsai Garden' during the 33rd Annual Bonsai Exhibition 2026.

On Saturday and Sunday, an unusual large number of butterflies were seen fluttering around in our garden and were feeding on the Lantana flowers.

The Maltese Islands have been reported to have experienced one of the most impressive Painted Lady butterfly migrations seen in recent years.

'The Painted Lady butterfly (Farfett tax-Xewk), scientifically known as Vanessa cardui, is one of the world’s most extraordinary migratory insects, travelling thousands of kilometres between Africa and Europe over successive generations.'

While these migrations occur almost every year, this season stood out because of the sheer number of butterflies being recorded across Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Video sent to me by Mr John Delicata.

09/06/2026

First steps on a Sicilian carob tree carried out during a workshop by Ignazio Giambrone (Guest of Honour) during the 33rd Annual Bonsai Exhibition 2026 of Bonsai Culture Group (Malta). Date: Sunday 7th June 2026. Filmed by Mark Vella. Edited by Dr Alfred Grech M.D. Owner:Justin Farrugia.

First steps on a Sicilian carob tree carried out during a workshop ...

09/06/2026

Sunday Workshop by Ignazio Giambrone

On Sunday, 7th June, Ignazio Giambrone conducted a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. During the session, members brought along some of their pre-bonsai material for evaluation and development.

After carefully studying each tree, Ignazio worked on them individually, carrying out pruning—sometimes quite drastic—along with wiring, changing fronts, and adjusting inclinations. Through these interventions, he helped transform the material and set it on a clearer path towards becoming refined bonsai.

Participants once again had the opportunity to admire Ignazio’s remarkable speed of ex*****on, technical expertise, and ability to envision the future potential of each tree. His guidance and foresight provided invaluable insights into the artistic and horticultural processes involved in bonsai development.

08/06/2026

Committee Merit Awards

08/06/2026

Prizes for the Main Catergories: Shohin, Kifu and Chuhin.

08/06/2026

Token for Ignazio Giambrone, our Guest of Honour at our 33rd Annual Bonsai Exhibition 2026. The Luzzu glass token made by Mr Paul Said of Valletta Glass. Stand on which the Luzzu stands made by Emilio Bilocca of EBHS (Emilio Bilocca Handyman Service).