I recently posted photos of four cork oaks that responded differently to being dug up and planted in containers. One weathered the transition well, two immediately lost their leaves, and the fourth showed few signs of life. Just three weeks later, the trees are looking a lot better. Here’s the first tree. Cork oak – […]
Bonsai Care
The bonsai care category includes topics like Watering, Fertilizing, Repotting and Bonsai Soil. You can also find information about the Pests commonly found on bonsai, and read Interviews with bonsai professionals.
Growing terrestrial orchids
Years ago, Boon Manakitivipart introduced me to orchid varieties used as accent plants. One in particular stuck with me. Boon gave me a few bulbs and I grew them successfully for many years. After a while, however, the numbers started dwindling as I often gave them to friends. A few years ago, the last few […]
It’s time to feed pines
One of the best ways to ensure decandled pines produce strong summer growth is to feed heavily in spring. Although people living in cooler climates are just wrapping up repotting season, others have been feeding their pines for several months. If you haven’t started feeding yet – and you live in the northern hemisphere – […]
Pollen cones on young red pines
A few of my young red pines were covered with pollen cones this year. Two year-old red pine with lots of pollen cones The appearance of so many cones is typically a sign of stress. The small number of young needles emerging above the cones offers further evidence – it looks like this pine had […]
Online Store now open
As promised, I’ve recently launched an online store selling bonsai tools, supplies and soil. For the time being, I’m focusing on the basics – the essential items used by enthusiasts on a regular basis. The tools are made in Japan by Kaneshin, Silky, and ARS, among others. Over time I plan to expand the selection so if […]