I first heard about the idea for Michael Hagedorn’s recent book, Bonsai Heresy, over ten years ago. Hagedorn explained that he had started collecting, and debunking, unproductive myths in the bonsai world. I couldn’t wait to read it! Finally, I got the chance when I saw drafts of the book earlier this year. The experience […]
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A simple test to evaluate the integration of foliage and deadwood
A trick for evaluating the design of bonsai with prominent deadwood features.
Winter care for bonsai
Contents Introduction Tropical bonsai winter care Plant hardiness Preparing bonsai for winter storage Winter storage strategies Spring care: removing trees from winter storage Winter routines from around North America Links in this article Introduction Depending on where you live and what kind of trees you grow, your bonsai may need protection from the elements in […]
Timing for fall pruning when the weather is still warm
Notes about when to hold off on fall pruning.
Rocky Mountain juniper – first wiring
The initial branch work comes after four years of working on the roots and reducing unnecessary branches.