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Mediterranean Species In Bonsai. Pistacia.
As I said in my most recent blog post "Bonsai is not easy". After 30 years I begin to think I don't know s**t. There are just too many variables to contemplate and the British climate certainly does not help matters. Almost every day I am asked for my help and advice about some aspect of cultivating bonsai. I have no issue with sharing my best know-how with anyone who asks. However because there are so many variables involved, what works like a charm for me could have the opposite effect for you. Years ago I moved house. I only came three miles down the road and whilst the garden was about...
The Cause of all Our Bonsai Adversities
Growing, creating and keeping bonsai trees is REALLY hard. After more than 30 years I should know. Over the course of those busy years I have seen a few things, done a lot of other things, had countless failures and even the occasional success. There is just SO much we need to know. It’s not that growing trees is hard. They grow everywhere we leave alone and thrive in every nook and cranny of the planet where water and light are available. Why then is it so hard to keep a little example in a pot? Assuming we have soil, water, air and light what’s the problem? Well, of course it’s US. Think...
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Weasels Back In Stock – Be Quick!
Finally after waiting since last April we have received a shipment of Weasels. There is limited availability and a lot of folk have been waiting for these so act quickly. I have no idea how long it might take to get further supplies. G.
Impromptu Bonsai Workshop
I was surprised by a knock at the door this weekend. One of my guys rocked up for a workshop that is actually next weekend. Seeing as he had travelled three hours it seemed polite to spend some time. My friend had taken this juniper to A.N.Other workshop where the...
Paul Goff Tribute
I was shocked today to hear of the passing of Paul Goff recently. What a tragic loss. Such a talented man with a depth of appreciation and understanding of bonsai art unmatched in anyone I have met. I was lucky enough to spend a day with Paul a few years back and his...
Weekend Bonsai Workshop
A couple of times a month we run a workshop day, either Saturday or Sunday. We keep the group to a maximum of four people which makes for a fairly relaxed day all round. This weekend we had a great day with some nice trees and even nicer folk. I thought it would be...
Heathrow Bonsai Show 2014
This year again we were very happy to be at the Heathrow Bonsai Show. This is our second year at the event and speaking personally I have to say I enjoyed the show more than a great many we visit. Mark and his team have really stepped up this year, the size and...
Massive Price Drop – Bonsai Starter Trees
Today I cut the price of a large number of our Bonsai Starter Trees. We need to make room for some interesting new lines and once sold these items will be discontinued. Some of the prices have dropped by 300% and we have very limited stock of some plants, as few as...