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Although we worked on hundreds of trees, my clearest memory of a tree that my father and I worked on, was a very old Coral tree, Erythrina lysistemon. It resembled the tree below, but larger and more upright. Coral tree bonsai – photo from ausbonsai.com.au I have no idea what happened to this tree and I can just hope that is… Continue reading Reliving my Youth – The Coral Tree Story
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Adding guy wires is a method used to lower branches in Bonsai. This video shows how to do it. Tools and goods needed: Screw Screw Driver Wire Plastic Tubing https://videopress.com/v/7LahiF9y?posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbonsaiplace.files.wordpress.com%2F2021%2F02%2Fs1000038.jpg&preloadContent=metadata Please visit our Facebook Page and Instagram sites. Continue reading Guy Wire for a Bougie
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What does Dolphins and Bonsai have in common? One of the fastest way to get a Bonsai collection going is to find material at your local nursery to develop over time into a stunning Bonsai. Yes, it takes time, but still beats starting from seeds or cuttings. Although My private collection mainly consist of mature trees, I regularly still work on… Continue reading Nursery material to starter Bonsai
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https://youtu.be/laSmFNJHjuU Continue reading Installing a guy wire
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This Juniper came to me as a very neglected tree about a year ago. After a solid nutrition program and tender loving care it is now ready to get some work done on it. The major job will come in Spring (seven months away) when the first big repot with fresh soil will take place. For now, let’s get the pads… Continue reading Literati Juniper First Foliage Pad work.
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This Redwood came to me just over a year ago and ended up on the bottom shelf as it was not a high priority to work on and a little bit ugly. Today was the day for this one to get attention and even if I have to say so myself, the ugly duckling is now well on its way to… Continue reading Slanting Redwood Styling
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In Robert Steven’s book, Mission of Transformation (2009), he mentions in the Foreword that Critique has become a favorite tool of his as an effective way of teaching and learning. It is my experience that most clubs or Bonsai gatherings will include some or other Critique session, especially at large scale exhibitions or shows. It is customary for the head Judge… Continue reading Critiquing of Bonsai Trees
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I had to hide the introvert in my today when a small truck went past us and on the back there was a medium sized bush / tree clearly on its way to be dumped. The driver stopped and went into a shop while we waited outside. When the owner came out, I asked him if the tree is going to… Continue reading Off the back of a truck.
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We were supposed to have aBonsai Society meeting today, which would have been the first one in a long time. Last night at 9pm, a change in alert levels was announced which means that where we live, social distancing is in place and as the venue is quite small, not the best for safety in the current Covid climate. That was… Continue reading Lockdown Bonsai work.
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