My Pine Needles are Yellowing…Do I Have a Problem?

Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
Maybe not. In early summer, when new needles on single flush pine species are finishing growing and hardening off, we may see old needles yellowing and falling off. This is a totally normal process of replacement. One can assist the tree by removing these old needles at this time, so that light and air can get into the branches. Consider: This… Continue reading My Pine Needles are Yellowing…Do I Have a Problem?

Book Review: Miniature Moss Gardens

Originally posted on Adam's Art and Bonsai Blog:
I got a book in the mail.?Sweet. ?I love doing book reviews! ?Especially well put together ones. That means I get to share it with y’all (even though I’ve been in the “South” longer than I was in the “North” I still find it hard to say y’all….).? Let’s talk about the book.? First, the photos… Continue reading Book Review: Miniature Moss Gardens

What to do with White Pines in the Fall

Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
Japanese White pine is a relatively simple plant to maintain. When we apply invasive pine techniques to White pine we usually end up weakening them. For starters, cutting green old needles off White pine is not a great idea. The tree rarely has the energy to respond positively to this, and it’s better to let the needles start to yellow… Continue reading What to do with White Pines in the Fall

COME CREARE UN BONSAI DI PINO

Originally posted on Kitora no do:
COME CREARE UN BONSAI DI PINO di Abe Kurakichi Con questo prezioso manuale sulla coltivazione dei Pini, il Maestro Abe Kurakichi ci spalanca le porte di un mondo lontano dalla concitazione della nostra quotidianità, e caratterizzato da una vita semplice e operosa. L’autore è un attentissimo osservatore della natura che ci offre i suoi disegni e le sue forme… Continue reading COME CREARE UN BONSAI DI PINO