The Kaizen Bonsai Blog by Graham Potter
Ranting and Raving
I know y'all missed me ranting and raving. So, apropos of nothing other than my own therapy here are my thoughts, revelations and reminiscences for the Easter holidays based on my year so far. Should pass a little time if you are stuck in a traffic cue or airport. No need to comment 😉 Funny world we are living in just now, perhaps not the most appropriate term but it’s my way of looking on the...
Shipping Dates For Christmas
As we approach silly season everyone seems to have a heightened sense of urgency. Here at KB we have already noticed the stress building. This time of year we get lots of frantic phone calls, folk with high pitched voices talking really fast making sure no stone is...
A Couple of Great New Tools Coming Soon
Just had a delivery of these two great tools. They will be live on the site this week. G. Condor Fidelis Neck Knife - High Carbon Steel As it's name implies a neck knife is a small knife that you can hang around your neck on a chain (supplied). It hangs down...
New Bonsai & Yamadori Stock Just Arrived
Trees may be going dormant but here at Kaizen Bonsai we never sleep. It's before first light Sunday morning and having done me emails this morning (about an hour) here I am messing with a blog post. They say 'the early bird gets the worm' but I hate worms, leave that...
Important Bonsai Care Information for Autumn
Here in the U.K autumn is rapidly giving way to winter and it's now time to complete some very important work to ensure your bonsai have a good dormant season. Neglect this work at your peril. When keeping bonsai it is important to follow good nursery practice. It's...
Everybody’s Buying Bonsai
Here at KB we like to think we have the best selection of bonsai and raw material available for sale in the UK. It appears a whole bunch of you agree. We have just had what must be the best few days selling bonsai ever. Sincere thanks for all of our customers for your...
Heathrow Bonsai Show – A GREAT day out!
Sunday 3 November found me stumbling around in the dark at 4am in my keks trying to get dressed without causing too much of a ruckus. The reason for being afoot at such an unearthly hour? I had agreed to attend the Heathrow Bonsai show and because I live in the nether...