http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/news/new-year-new-birds-10-newly-recognised-species Continue reading New year, new birds: 10 newly-recognised species | BirdLife

http://www.willowbog-bonsai.co.uk/blog/looking-back/ Continue reading Looking back at 2016 at Willowbog Nursery.

https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/12/30/wire-y-branch-intersection/ Continue reading How to wire a Y branch intersection – Bonsai Tonight

Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
Here we are again at the end of another  year and its time for me to review my bonsai journey over the past 12 months by means of a selection of my favourite photographs taken throughout the year. The Ayr Winter Image Show in early January is the first gathering of the season for the Scottish bonsai community. Last year… Continue reading My Bonsai Year of 2016 in Pictures

Originally posted on Scratch Bonsai:
Spring 2015.  Too tall and lacking taper. Spring 2016. Trunk chopped back. Winter 2016. Trunk chopped further and first wiring completed.  Fingers crossed for back budding to fill the gaps next year. ? Continue reading Slanting European Hornbeam One Year’s Difference

Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
A quick update on this tree. Before: After: Ready for a little more root work, a decent pot, and some branch building. Continue reading Trident winter pruning 1

Originally posted on Bonsai Eejit:
I finally got around to doing a little work on my new Shohin Japanese Black Pine. I picked this one up whilst on holiday in Tenerife back in October. A visit to Bonsai Centro Tenerife and a chat with Jose Acuna did the job. This is it as purchased. and after a little work. A slightly different angle. As a… Continue reading Cascade Japanese Black Pine