This past weekend, Embark-en had the pleasure of attending the Gold Coast Bonsai Club Market Day, and what a fantastic day it was! As a relatively new member of the club, it was a great opportunity to meet more of the members and become better acquainted with the local bonsai community. From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel incredibly welcome, and it was fantastic to spend the day surrounded by people who share the same enthusiasm for the art of bonsai. Bonsai, Tools & Plenty of Conversation One of the best parts of the day was simply having the opportunity to talk bonsai. We had plenty of conversations about trees, techniques, tools and substrates, as well as the...
Embark-en recently exhibited at the Brisbane Garden Expo at Rocklea Showgrounds, and it was a huge day for our family business. It was great to see so many people stopping by the Embark-en stand, checking out the range and, most importantly, talking bonsai. Beginners to Seasoned Enthusiasts One of the best parts of the day was meeting such a wide range of people — from those completely new to bonsai through to seasoned enthusiasts with many years of experience. Our Bonsai Beginner Starter Kits were particularly popular. These are deliberately basic kits, designed to give someone starting out a simple collection of useful bonsai essentials without making things unnecessarily complicated. Having the opportunity to talk face-to-face about tools, substrates, wire and...
A Great Day for Embark-en Recently, Embark-en had the opportunity to hold our FIRST exhibitor stall at the Bimer Bonsai Club Market Day 2026, and what a day it turned out to be. Being our first time exhibiting, we weren't really sure what to expect. The crowd that came through on the day was something we definitely weren't prepared for — in the best possible way. It was a real pleasure to meet so many club members for the first time, as well as plenty of other bonsai enthusiasts who came along for the day. Putting Faces to Names One of the best parts of the day wasn't actually selling products — it was simply getting the chance to meet...
New to bonsai substrates? We take a simple look at Akadama, pumice and scoria, what each one does, and how choosing the right mix can help support healthy roots and healthy trees.
