Originally posted on hermosabonsai:
I picked this one up at a local nursery in Wollongong. It had really really nice natural taper and some branches to work with. The soil in the pot above was almost like mud. No good. First I re potted it into a new blue pot. It’s about the size of my fist. I potted straight into this pot as I… Continue reading Ficus Microcarpa Progression

Originally posted on hermosabonsai:
Making a bonsai grow its roots over a rock is sometimes a good way to introduce style and creativity to a tree. It can take anywhere from a year to two to do this technique and can be done with young or old trees. Any rock or material can be used to grow the tree on, as long as it is… Continue reading Making a Root on Rock Style Ficus

Originally posted on Bonsai Kas: Bonsai, drawings, scale models and more:
So well then you finally go to Japan like you dreamt about for the majority of your mature life. Obviously seeing bonsai and gardens is a big part. Me, being the retard I am, off course had to go to Omiya on the ONE day in the week everything is closed there. I could hit… Continue reading Bonsai Japan