The number of times I have stopped to explore some small out of the way nursery in the hope of finding some potential bonsai treasure. But I suppose like the Princess and the Frog you have to kiss a lot of frogs first.
However a few weeks ago I remembered a nursery not far away that I had not been to for a few years so perhaps it was time to give it another try. I pottered around their tree collection, poked around their shrubs and browsed through their tunnels and green houses and then just as I was about to leave I rounded a corner at the back and came across this Juniper Squamata or Himalayan Juniper, which looked as if it had been there forever
Trying hard not to get too carried away with first impressions I got down on my hands and knees for a better look (and then had…
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I was at a workshop in belfast last weekend with ian baillie.i picked up some new pots from ian.first up is this juniper.ian actually owned this tree for many years and was happy with the direction the tree was going. 
Next was a black pine in a aubergine colored pot. 
This is a potentilla in a lovely blue glazed pot.the flowers are white and should go well with the pot. 
Close up of the glaze. 
Chinese elm in its new pot.should be nice when the tree fills out a bit.i had a great time in belfast a big thanks to the club for hosting it. 
