The Kaizen Bonsai Blog by Graham Potter
When to Re-pot Bonsai
At this time of year I get a lot of people asking when they should begin re-potting their bonsai. Unfortunately I can't give a straight answer to a question like that because, as with most things concerning bonsai, it depends upon many factors. However there is a simple answer.... When you see signs of life. The notion of re-potting bonsai in the dormant period is a carry over from the old...
Help. What’s This?
After 25 years mucking about with plants I am pretty good at identifying species. I also have a penchant for unusual types and have got myself in all sorts of trouble gathering up strange trees. However I am currently stumped. I bought this tree off a price list where...
My Favourite Things – New Delivery
There are two things in life I really love. Big V8 engines and Scots pines. Ying and Yang, perfect balance. This morning we took delivery of some awesome scotties and as I sit here now all I can see out of the window is my favourite things 🙂 The truck isn't for sale...
Larch week
It's a rare day indeed that I get to work on trees. In fact I do less bonsai work now than when I had a proper job. However we recently had a quiet few days and that coincided with a light frost and all the larch dropped at once. Perfect timing to get some trees done....
Awesome!
Somewhere along the line I got saddled with the tag of being a wood carver in bonsai. For sure all my first trees were carved but that was only because I was too poor (and tight fisted) to buy good material. Once I got the hang of it everyone wanted to see how it was...
It’s Been a Busy Few Weeks.
It's been  a busy few weeks around here. We did a couple of shows and some demo's. I also finally got our new Terrier sorted out, it's a ground breaking new tool that turns your small hobby tool or Dremel into a wood eating monster. Watch this space. Primarily however...
Show Demo’ Result & My New Nose
Apparently the "Bonsai Group, Enfield" now have to be referred to as "North London Bonsai Group. What ever you call them they can put on a good show. I like this event it's small enough to be a friendly accessible affair but still manages to maintain a good quality...