The Kaizen Bonsai Blog by Graham Potter
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Bonsai Repotting Technique – Not Recommended!
I am a great fan of the oft maligned Chinese elm. Yesterday I cam across a ‘repotting technique’ though I would not recommend it.
A Spring Rant is Long Overdue.
It’s hard to believe but it’s Easter already and seeing as it was December last time I posted anything here a spring rant is long overdue.
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The Travels of ‘Jack’ The Queens Bonsai Tree
Who knew the Queen had bonsai? Anyone want to stab a guess at what happened to Jack? Bizarre tale of the Queen, 'Jack' the bonsai tree and a first-class jaunt from China. G.
Learning to Read Bonsai
This long winded article concerns this interesting picture I took earlier in the week. Do bear with me 😉 Bearing in mind the incredible information resources we have at our disposal is it not ironic that the scourge of our day is stupidity? Sadly our beloved hobby...
Please Help Me – All Sorted!
Most people my age are desperately trying to simplify their lives. Apparently everyone is really busy and leisure time is at a premium. Once the kids have finally left home for the last time us old gits only really have retirement to look forward to (not me, no...
Another Bonsai Tree Delivery
Today we took delivery of another bunch of new trees. Many of these are looking a bit scruffy after the long hot summer but rest assured before we let any of them go we will make them look pretty. Total delivery was around 70 trees but here are a few highlights. There...
New Bonsai Trees Just Arrived
I am always on the lookout for new bonsai trees and good raw material, it is my business after all. Every year it's getting harder and more expensive to find just the right material at a workable price. Lucky for me I know some great guys and have a long reach. Sadly...
Learning to Speak Bonsai – Mugo Pine
I'm pretty sure I have said it before and, apropos of nothing, I will say it again, I get bored REALLY quickly. I have a short attention span and absolutely hate doing the same thing twice. These are all really bad characteristics for a bonsai wallah. What keeps me...