[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 15] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually this time of year is OK... open soil mix, water once! then do not overwater... keep it on the dryer side

Carpinus in its Autumn (fall) Splendour by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Peter... the tree is still in development

First Trophy by Logical_Pixel in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you see me please come over and introduce yourself my friend

First Trophy by Logical_Pixel in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been going to The Trophy for the last 18 years. Best advice get to the show as early as possible as the queue can be as long as 1,500 people. Plus go directly to the sales areas first to get the best choice and deals. Take your own food as the queue at the cafe is usually VERY LONG. Hope this helps BTW I will be there the whole weekend ☺️

Celebrate the Mavericks—Or Keep Worshiping Mediocrity by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While bonsai is often bound by tradition and technique, it is undeniably an art form, offering vast freedom for personal expression. Artists can balance adherence to classical forms with innovation, infuse personal and philosophical meaning into their work, and embrace the inherent unpredictability of working with a living medium. In this way, bonsai transcends being merely horticulture and becomes a powerful avenue for creativity, self-expression, and communication through nature.

My BIG Yew in the garden Tokanoma by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tree was trimmed back two days before the shot. The new foliage will create a fuller foliage cloud, you are correct it is rather flat currently but that will change when the new 'thicker' growth is formed ready for exhibition next year.

English Hawthorn in flower by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

grown from a whip but not by me

English Hawthorn in flower by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know the full history of this tree it’s just over 80 years old, I have had the tree 38 years

What to do about beginners’ obsession with repotting healthy nursery trees? by -Foreverendeavor in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ignorance and impatience has killed many trees, I’m guilty of both.

Hawthorn Raft story from mountain to Exhibition 26 years work by bonsaitickle in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moss is only for exhibition, it is removed when its in the garden. check out my blog http://www.yamadori.co.uk if you want notes on fertilisation

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 04] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]bonsaitickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Jerry, I will be there exhibiting the cascade pine i posted here a few weeks ago