The Kaizen Bonsai Blog by Graham Potter
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Japanese Larch Bonsai Restoration Part 2 Video
This time we get to revisit the twin trunk larch I started on in 2024.
What’s Rebar Got to do with Bonsai?
What's Rebar Got to do with Bonsai? Watch the video to find out 😉 https://youtu.be/gduviMGJCM8?si=l-IME4qsaAg4CoDk
Top Posts
Recent Posts
Great British Bonsai
Over the last few years I have been buying up a lot of bonsai collections. As a result I have seen some Great British Bonsai.
Open Your Eyes!
Bonsai trees are very expressive things. Sadly many folk are incapable of understanding what they have to say. Open Your Eyes!
Two Half Heads are Better Than One!
Two Half Heads are Better Than One! Creating bonsai takes a really long time. It also takes a long time to figure out exactly how to do it so if you are starting out TODAY assume it will take twenty years to figure out the basics
On A Roll – Yet Another New Video.
On A Roll – Yet Another New Video.
New Video – Japanese Larch Restoration Part 1
Graham Potter begins the process of restoring this old root over rock Japanese larch. Assembled by its former owner in England over 45 years ago, latterly the tree has become a little weak. In this video Graham concentrates on work related to improving the bonsai trees health and vigour with a simple repot.
Bonsai Repotting Adventures
Graham Potter of Kaizen Bonsai shares hints and tips on bonsai repotting technique with examples of recent work he’s completed. Bonsai repotting adventures