Originally posted on artsofjc:
Today was one of those sick days you have to go outside and work on trees. Many of the shimpaku junipers were let grow to recover from a bad year past. Between too much heat, sun, and stress most suffered. So this year they were in grow mode to recover. However; we got some brutal heat this summer and the trees… Continue reading Cleanup Summer Foliage
Originally posted on Our Fine Feathered Friends:
During a program I presented on birds and birding at the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library, an attendee asked me if I knew what happens to birds in a hurricane? The question, no doubt prompted by such recent storms as Harvey and Irma, is of particular concern now that many of our favorite birds are migrating south along paths… Continue reading Hurricanes: bane for birds, boon for birders
Originally posted on Kitora no do:
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Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
This pyracantha had a rough summer of 2016. ?The leaves’ veins would turn yellow on a branch, then the entire branch would die about a week later. ?This post details its demi-demise. ?First this: Then this: It only happened to the left side, and the right side was fine. So it went from a double trunk to a single trunk.… Continue reading Losing trees: Pyracantha
Originally posted on BONSAI WALES:
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Originally posted on Kitora no do:
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Originally posted on Compassionate Roots:
Betula pendula botanical art This week we are taking a look at the enchanting tree ~ Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver Birch. It is truly a sight to behold with it’s striking white bark and delicate catkins in spring. The distinct triangular-shaped green leaves turn yellow in autumn before dropping to the ground to reveal the beautiful bare trunks of… Continue reading Plant of the Week ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
In the articles Collecting material for Bonsai I and II discussions on how and where to find potential material included. Unwanted plants from gardens, waste sites, areas designated for development, roadside ditches and of course the wild all of which require permission to obtain. Other sources are arboretums, which are great places to visit, but due to their vast acreage… Continue reading Selecting material for bonsai part III (Looking for bargains)
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
As stated in the article posted August 3rd 2017 now is the time when the local nurseries or garden centres start selling their stock at reduced prices and thus many bargains can be had quite cheaply. Although a proportion of trees and shrubs will show signs of fatigue, hidden amongst them one can find some good specimens for example, the… Continue reading Selecting material for bonsai part III (Looking for bargains – update)
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