Novices are deemed to be new to Bonsai for less than 3 years. The Novice Competition allows for any tree in a month, but not the same tree. Novices may enter the main competition should they wish to do so.
| February | Winter Image |
| March | Signs of Spring |
| April | Blossom-Time |
| May | Native Trees e.g.(Oak/Beech/Ash) |
| June | Mame/Shohin (One single Bonsai) |
| July | Group Landscape |
| August | Cascade/Semi Cascade |
| September | Auction - no monthly competition |
| October | Club Show - no monthly competition |
| November | Windswept / Literati |
| December | Evergreens |
Competition run according to Monthly competition guidelines