When do you repot your chojubai bonsai? They’re one of a handful of varieties that can be successfully repotted at different times of the year. I planted a chojubai in a small container last winter ahead of an exhibit, but didn’t get around to putting the tree back into a larger pot for the growing […]
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Sierra junipers in the snow
I’ve always wondered what Sierra junipers look like in winter. We often hear about how alpine trees are “buried in snow” through the winter months, but I hadn’t seen this first hand. After many visits to see these giant, natural bonsai over the years, I recently had the opportunity to see them after an early […]
Fall cutback on young Japanese plum bonsai
One of the first bonsai under my care was a Japanese plum. As I really like the way it grows, I decided to make some cuttings a few years ago. Young Japanese plums grown from cuttings The work is simple at this point – remove or wire anything that lacks movement. Young plum with two […]
Fall maintenance tasks – removing old leaves
As the weather cools and the days shorten, I find myself making adjustments in the garden to help trees transition into the dormant season. Common tasks include moving trees around the garden so they get more sunlight, removing shade cloth, and pulling old leaves from deciduous trees in the process of shutting down for the […]
Summer break edition – some favorite trees at the World Bonsai Convention
Bonsai Tonight will be going on summer break for the next few weeks, but before signing off, I’d like to leave you with photos of some of my favorite trees on display at the 8th World Bonsai Convention held in Saitama, Japan. Enjoy! Red pine Japanese beech Japanese maple Shimpaku Needle juniper Shimpaku Black pine […]