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A new series ‘What’s in the workshop?’. – Podocarpus Tōtara, Spring pinching corrections.
A reminder, you are pinching to the silhouette. Pinching doesn’t create back buds. It’s energy distribution. A tree or branch in development where thickening is required, pinching is not performed.
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Stop! What’s the plan?
One of the most common pitfalls I have noticed in the pursuit of maintaining and evolving a bonsai collection is the complete lack of a plan for the said trees.
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Bending a yamadori deciduous tree in half.
Having applied this technique successfully to broadleaf evergreen and deciduous trees, the actual success comes from knowing when to apply it. Would I apply this to a smooth bark deciduous tree, no. Would I apply this to create interest where it’s the sole focal point rather than accentuating what is already there, probably not. Let’s…
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The journey of an inspired creation to final composition.
What followed was and probably is one of my most cherished moments in my bonsai journey so far where Bonsai Mirai shared my story on their Instagram page. Just a humble tree, a touch of Bonsai Mirai inspiration and three years of maturity with a final splash of serendipity, the final composition was then realised.
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The Ponder Series – Are our compositions too literal?
The next segment in the ponder series where we table a thought for us to explore. This segment is not meant to provide the answer but merely the platform for further investigation and discussion. Recently I wrestled with a thought that had entered my sphere and after sharing this with one of my clients I…
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The Allure that is Prunus!
Having just had knee surgery a couple of weeks back, I’m sure the doctor called for a tree dig to speed up recovery! Hmm in hindsight I think it was rest…
An awesome first blog Robs. Well done. It was easy to read and the journey along with the pictures was…
Two Islands Bonsai 
Such aa valuable lesson for all. As usual Robs so well written. I really am enjoying reading your blogs.