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Almost Friday is on Thursday
Your bonsai weekend is ahead. You are waiting for some exciting new bonsai adventures. What to do? Relax. Now we introduce a weekly (as far as possible) video from behind the scenes of the Kisetsu-en garden. Watch what is prepared, small seasonal tips and tricks…
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March in Kisetsu-en Video
The March edition of our online video magazine is dealing with several topics. Here you can watch a draft from the episodes launched for March seasonal care and techniques to improve your bonsai. [arve url=”https://vimeo.com/523678047″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /]
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Kisetsu-en Bonsai Zoom launches in April
From April we introduce an extra feature for our members. Introducing Kisetsu-en Bonsai Zoom live from our studio. A live Q&A session where you can ask questions, share experiences and get live feedback from Morten Albek. We do it on Zoom and in English. Let’s talk…
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The deciduous bonsai repotting season is open
The clock ticks. And time runs as we are busy repotting deciduous trees. Spring trimming the last details before the leaves open. The repotting game for deciduous is on full speed. Trident maple is ready for new soil and a root trim. The old Shohin…
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Bonsai spring fertilizing
Spring is around the corner. Celebrated by changing from freezing temperatures during February and jumping to mild friendly temperatures within just a week. Bonsai spring preparations have started. Cleaning the stands and tables in the bonsai garden, and moving trees out again after a period…
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Spring arrives
Spring arrives and with dramatic temperature shifts for sure. Two weeks ago filming bonsai in the snow at minus 13C / 8,6 F. Yesterday was the sixth warmest day since 1874. And a shift of more than 25 degrees Celsius in just one weeks time.…
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Bonsai and the chill factor
Beautiful snowscape this month. Snow has covered the ground and forms small mounts of snow on the trees, giving this special winter feeling we rarely see anymore. Seems to last the month out, and lighten up the day. If it is cold? Oh yes. Winds…
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Snowy bonsai – and save before midnight
Wow. Snow did fall for the very first time this year. Stunning. Most bonsai are stored protected, but the snow too will protect the trees left outdoor. Some trees are brought out in the cold for a few days, getting a protecting layer of snow.…
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Japanese white pine and deadwood
February marks the beginning of the end of winter. It might be the coldest month around here before it changes into spring. And boy do I look forward to spring. Most trees are well protected inside, under a roof, or at the ground where the…
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The bonsai spirit video
A few blog posts back I told about a video recording from the bonsai garden. The bonsai spirit video or how I think about the life wit bonsai. This is the short version. A longer version will be edited for later. Filming in almost complete…
