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Various Trees in Spring and Blossoms [Bonsai]

Inside this article, let me share some of my Spring photos of tiny trees and bonsai. Specifically, I spent some time pinching, pruning, and repotting various trees

A Burst of Inspiration. Pruning Lemon Citrus [Bonsai]

Take a look at this tropical lemon tree, ready for the bonsai treatment. Today, it will undergo some strategic cuts to restyle the tree. Such decisions made now

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Twists and Turns. Maple Tree. [Bonsai]

Unexpected surprises are serendipitous within the bonsai hobby I participate in, yet they happen nonetheless. From time to time I find a small tree sprouting in

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Primping my Douglas Fir Tree for Summer 🌞 [Bonsai]

Let's take a peak at the climatic changes affecting this little Douglas Fir tree growing in a small blue ceramic bonsai pot. In this article I will share photos

Yew Needed Trim, Super Green and Healthy in June [Bonsai]

Welcome back! Today I am sharing images of the recent progress on my little Yew tree. Over the last few years, this tree has proved it has a uncanny tendency to

The Little Things, More Precious Than Gold [Bonsai]

When people ask me if I am ever going to stack up some gold, I look at them confused. "What kind of gold?" I might say. "Physical gold," they

Starting Over: Planting and Styling Western Hemlock Trees [Bonsai]

This February, I picked up three new young trees to grow. At $5 per tree, and supporting the local water district (it hosts plant sales, native plant education seminars,

Stages of Development for Young Hawthorn Tree [Bonsai]

For those of you who love trees, allow me to entreat you with a late holiday gift. Follow me on this journey as I display the early beginnings of this tree in infancy

First Japanese Maple Pruning in Winter Japanese Garden [Niwaki]

At my brother's house, he has a traditional Japanese landscaped yard, including a couple of overgrown Japanese Maple trees. After the Thanksgiving holiday he asked

Fall Interest: Chinese Elm Tree and Lemon Tree [Bonsai]

It's November, and the leaves of the Chinese Elm have turned into yellow gold paper. In the afternoon light, it absorbs the filtered sunlight through the hazy sky.

Jubilant Colors on Autumn Maples, and More [Bonsai]

In the warmth of October, the leaves have been blushing red on my various bonsai Maple trees. Take a picture, it'll last longer. Nothing could be further from the

The Art of Bonsai on a new Coast Redwood tree [Bonsai]

Welcome to another in-depth analysis on developing bonsai material from a native tree species. Today I am sharing a new tree in my collection. Coast Redwood The

Ceramic Fantasy Ship Becomes A Bonsai Work Of Art [Ceramics][Bonsai]

Follow along, as I demonstrate how I glazed this ceramic fantasy ship with various color effects. Further on, I will transform this elaborate art sculpture into

Seasonal Changes of Grapevine Cutting into a Small Tree [Bonsai]

A couple years ago a miracle occurred when one of my grapevine cuttings actually took root. Above is the grapevine in May 2022. Timing the cutting in Spring when

Alternative Abstract Restyled Cherry Tree [Bonsai]

Last time I shared a tree similar to this one. They are both young trees, Cherry I believe, which I found growing from shoots in the backyard. Initially planted

Chinese Dragon Tree rises from the clouds [Bonsai]

One man's trash is another man's treasure. This little tree, as I can best recall, was found sprouting in the yard. All my old cherry tree cuttings had failed in

Collection of Mock Orange in Spring 2024 [Bonsai]

Today I present a selection of small trees commonly known as Mock Orange. This might be a bit longer than most things I share. For me it is important to document

The Curly Willow in Spring 2024

Welcome back, it's Spring. After a long time away, I am ready to start showing off some of my bonsai trees as they push out their first new leaves of the year. Here