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Watch video: How to arrange bonsai forest trunks
Arranging the trunks in a bonsai forest after it is planted and established can be tricky without simultaneously repotting the group. However, with anchoring wire and some creative support, it is possible to make some adjustments. In this tutorial, I show different methods of adjusting…
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Rescuing a small neglected Japanese Quince
A neglected small Japanese Quince is rescued and brought to life in this episode. Normally we repot Chaenomeles in autumn, but when roots are suffering and the health is declining it’s timely to take action in spring. Extra care through the season will help it…
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A Shohin Bonsai book is coming up
The next Shohin Bonsai book is coming up. It has been a roller coaster getting this book on the table because the original publisher suddenly announced that they stopped publishing books just before they should have it on the street. Luckily I have a perfect…
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Cascade style Shohin bonsai from simple material
This weeks episode shows the transformation of a pre-grown simple Picea. This was originally found as a small seedling in the garden, and after 5-7 years of growth (cant remember the years exactly as I am getting older, or it has always been so), and…
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Live Q&A Thursday
Thursday, January 25 at 8 PM (UTC +1) the monthly Live Q&A is scheduled. Bring in your questions and also send questions in before where you can attach pictures if needed. Questions can be about everything bonsai-related, from repotting, and styling techniques to display issues.…
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Mume and bonsai slap DIY
Today 2 videos are released. One about Prunus Mume and a bit complicated and narrow time frames for wiring and pruning. Prunus mume, Japanese apricot This special and beautiful species flowers in January and February and is very delicate and a bit demanding to treat…
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Bonsai work in winter
Winter doesn’t mean we can’t work on some bonsai. It’s a good time to grab a Firethorn and set your fingers at a test. Ohhh those prickly thorns hurt. But still, I was able to survive and make this week’s episode about the Pyrachanta, Firethorn.…
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A New Year with Shohin Bonsai
Happy New Year from me, Daisy and my family. We start again after a few days of laziness and jumping into a new year. A New Year is often said to be a new beginning. Here it is a new year with the same beginning.…
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Bonsai holidays
Dear Bonsai friends. Thank you for sending messages and warm Christmas wishes. It warms my heart and I truly hope we will all have as peaceful as possible Christmas time. It is a special time of the season when many turn their focus on their…
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Black Pine styling
Now online and ready to stream. I am styling a Japanese black pine Shohin bonsai. Step by step each detail is shown and explained. Learn about the styling process and how to balance health between each branch. Japanese black pines are traditionally used for many…
