Continue reading Effect of hormone treatments on P. thunbergii cuttings for the production of surface roots on trees cultivated for bonsai

Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
There are various ways of helping our bonsai cope with sun and not literally cooking them on our benches in the summertime. They are in pots, but it doesn’t mean we want to fry a special root dish, in a soil sauce… Because bonsai are in pots, they are very unlike trees in the ground. We want to reduce any… Continue reading When the sun gets too hot…

Valavanis Bonsai Blog In May 2014 I was picking up Pro-Mix at a feed store and looked around in their nursery yard. I was not looking for anything in particular, just looking, and my eye was caught by a couple of new hydrangeas. Note I was looking at shapes, not species. Two specimens had beautiful natural untouched cascade shapes and I purchased the most interesting … Continue reading A Summer Bonsai Display

Originally posted on Kitora no do:
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Great article. Thanx. Continue reading Basic refinement on olive bonsai

Originally posted on Bonsaiplace:
It pays to know something about the anatomy and physiology of roots when it comes to developing the root system of Bonsai trees. It is said that a tree mimics its above ground growth to what happens with root growth below ground level. This might be true for trees in nature, but with Bonsai it could be quite different due to the… Continue reading Root development in Bonsai

Originally posted on First Group:
If you are planning a trip to the Drakensberg and looking to conquer any one of the magnificent hiking trails throughout this region – whether it is a day trip or an overnight cave hike, there are a few essential items and tips to remember… Essentials to pack for a day hike Whether it is summer or winter, the weather… Continue reading Calling All Avid Adventurers!