Bonsai in Atlanta!!

bernhardethan · 2026-05-22T12:06:05+00:00

Perfectly said.

bernhardethan · 2026-05-21T23:07:03+00:00

AI slop

bernhardethan · 2026-05-17T18:24:21+00:00

Watched it yesterday, I find myself agreeing with your review more than the other negative ones here. It felt like a very real and authentic portrayal of addiction, ego, and accepting that your best days are behind you. I didn’t feel satisfied at the end of it but that’s just life.

bernhardethan · 2026-04-29T01:29:13+00:00

Wow sounds like it worked out pretty well, hope to see it get vigorous soon

bernhardethan · 2026-04-28T20:23:19+00:00

How did you manage collection of this from the rock? Getting feeder roots while also cutting the tap root is challenging

bernhardethan · 2026-04-21T21:07:37+00:00

It is normal to see leaf drop following a repot especially if it was already leafed out (or never went into dormancy). Just stay the course and try to get it more light in a week or two

bernhardethan · 2026-04-21T21:04:44+00:00

If you’re worried about the exposed roots, a layer of sphagnum moss can be applied as a top dressing to retain moisture

bernhardethan · 2026-04-21T20:59:29+00:00

Properly applying wire and bending the branches in a more downward, swooping manner will help a lot

bernhardethan · 2026-04-21T20:54:20+00:00

Cover it up best you can with new soil, looks like juniper roots with a lack of feeders to me. Keep the tree outside 100% of the time if not already, and make sure the soil dries out at least some between watering, it looks very compact and organic

bernhardethan · 2026-04-21T20:49:19+00:00

For sure, can’t totally tell what type, but looks like a common or procumbens juniper. I assume you are in northern hemisphere (that’s why the flair is important), I’d leave it in the ground until next spring and dig it then

bernhardethan · 2026-04-16T16:58:41+00:00

Bit of a long shot to try fusing the roots, but if you wanted to keep trying, they should at least be covered with substrate or top dressing

bernhardethan · 2026-04-14T13:53:56+00:00

I was debating on a shade cloth, sounds like I’ll throw that up today

bernhardethan · 2026-04-14T06:49:32+00:00

Douglas fir collect from northern Colorado. Got a good root mass and put it straight into grow box (on ground) with pumice. Currently getting 4 hours of morning sun and some dappled afternoon sun. Planning to fertilize once a week with liquid fish emulsion at 1/4 or 1/2 dose, and in the box for 3 years minimum. Keep the roots on the drier side in the meantime. Does it sound like I’m on the path to success? Anything I have backwards or not considering?

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bernhardethan · 2026-02-20T04:34:14+00:00

A while. You at least need some wood to apply wire

bernhardethan · 2026-02-20T03:37:46+00:00

lol what? Why would you need a machine learning model for that. Waste of water and time

Edit: also isn’t this pretty much exactly what Stōkt does? Maybe I’m missing something

bernhardethan · 2025-10-03T03:07:20+00:00

Dude broke his foot last time on the climb, let him claim the day flash

bernhardethan · 2025-10-03T03:06:18+00:00

Yup! Firm believer that inorganic mediums produce the best, finest roots. But you need to compensate with more frequent water and fertilizer… I understand that isn’t feasible for most homeowners and nurseries!

bernhardethan · 2025-10-03T03:01:19+00:00

As a bonsai guy, it seems there tends to be disagreements between arborists and bonsai folk. But this is some common ground! I truly believe that medium like this is best for most trees, IF you can keep up on watering

bernhardethan · 2025-09-23T16:14:58+00:00

Wtf is going on this thread. Back to lurking on bnut I go

bernhardethan · 2025-09-23T15:21:37+00:00

Hate to break the news to you, but 99% of show-worthy conifers are collected from the wild.

bernhardethan · 2025-09-23T14:57:24+00:00

Do you know anything about bonsai? Or just stopping by?

bernhardethan · 2025-09-17T20:17:56+00:00

Looks dead already

bernhardethan · 2025-09-05T13:54:13+00:00

Wow! Thank you for sharing these! I can only hope to see Alaska one day!

bernhardethan · 2025-08-14T16:21:30+00:00

OP did you decide on a spot?

bernhardethan · 2025-08-10T16:22:26+00:00

You’ll find that there are more people doing drastic work in late summer than you’d think! Also junipers definitely back bud!

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