Day: July 22, 2017
Memory Lane – The “Dragon’s Tail” repotted! | John Hanby Bonsai
JBP Candle-cutting
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
I like to update this one every summer and every winter (if I can get to it). ?Remember, candle-cutting JBP with 100 days left in the growing season produces a second flush of growth, with more buds (ramification), and shorter needles, due to the shortened growing season. ? July 10, before Starting at the top, remove this season’s candles: Middle… Continue reading JBP Candle-cutting
How To Make Great Designs A Little At A Time – Bonsai South
The Start Of A Superb Crabapple Bonsai-To-Be – Bonsai South
Malibu Lagoon Field Trips: Sunday, 23 July, 8:30 & 10am.
2015 Air Layers update
Originally posted on Scratch Bonsai:
Well, mixed results for my first time air layering although I’m reasonably happy given that I tried this technique late in the season. First up, a success of sorts. I airlayered the top of this European Hornbeam back in the summer and discovered one prominent root, hopefully there are other new roots growing unseen in the moss. To protect any… Continue reading 2015 Air Layers update
Kaho Azalea
Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
During my regular get together with Gerry we carried out some seasonal pruning on his large azalea bonsai. This is how it looks at the moment. The ramification has developed well in just 3 years. Here are some photographs which illustrate that. The next one was taken in 2015, when we decided to air layer the top to… Continue reading Kaho Azalea
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