Originally posted on Wibble:
Another time-lapse series of my dwarf horse chestnut tree, in the months of May and June 2020. During this time, the edges of the tree’s leaves have become severely dry, despite my daily watering. I’ve seen this happening for the last couple of years; I think perhaps that I should repot it this coming winter, maybe that will help. If you… Continue reading Spring into summer

Originally posted on Happy Valley Bonsai Club:
Note : due to the current COVID situation, this meeting was held outside at Circleville Park, adhering to social distancing protocol I. Critique of bring-your-own treesDana: Yellow birch (root beer stump) from Spring Dig is now budding.James: Japanese Maple; suggestions to cut back all branches.Cotoneaster; suggestions to cut back all branches.Tony: Brought succulents and gifted to Gerry. Suggested… Continue reading HVBC May 2020 Meeting Notes

Originally posted on Sam Seabornen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDxtzNixs1Q In this episode, Peter Chan gives a small lecture on indoor bonsai. It seems that indoor bonsai are a Western concept and they started with tropical plants. I was sad to have confirm yet again that indoor bonsai is more of a marketing or business idea to make more money and that real bonsai should be grown outdoors. It… Continue reading Are Indoor Bonsai Real Bonsai?

Originally posted on Sam Seabornen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbSW8NqRqHA 1) Never bare-root – this is interesting as my initial strategy for repotting was learned from Nigel Saunders and I think he always bare-roots and washes the roots completely. The problem with never bare-rooting however is that you never have 100% over how and which way the roots are growing. I trust Ryan, he spent 6 years as an… Continue reading Rules for Repotting Bonsai from Ryan Neil

Originally posted on Decor Craft Design:
I made a doodle of Bonsai tree, a fruit bonsai of oranges. It’s amazing to see such a big tree can come in a very small size, truly an art. The process of growing the bonsai tree is even more fascinating. A lot of techniques, experiences, efforts and of course an abundant of patience; to have a plant turn… Continue reading Bonsai

Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
This is the first in a series of blog posts to take a chapter from Bonsai Heresy: 56 Myths Exposed Using Science and Tradition and expand on it to investigate dangling questions. Like all chapters in Bonsai Heresy, Chapter 5 is ironically titled, though this one is the longest title in the book and is nearly a conversation: ‘When I asked… Continue reading Bonsai Heresy’s Chapter 5 and Further Thoughts on Sand

Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
As my client and I had waited two years to get going with this signature tree created by the great Jim Gremel, last week’s work came with with no small amount of anticipation. Many of you may remember this Atlas Cedar from the very first U.S. National Exhibition in Rochester, NY in 2008, where Jim’s entry turned a lot of heads.… Continue reading The Fantastic History of Jim Gremel’s Big Cedar—