Colorado Bonsai – Chaenomeles – Quince Bonsai Are Blooming
My Chaenomeles – Japanese Quince Bonsai are blooming. I thought I would share some photos of them. Enjoy! … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Colorado Bonsai – Bare-rooting a trident maple
International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Bare-rooting a trident maple“. Jonas describes and shows what a tree with poor roots looks like. He does some root pruning and the re-pots the tree in a new … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – How to Prune Single-Flush Pine Bonsai | Bonsai-U
International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video out titled “How to Prune Single-Flush Pine Bonsai | Bonsai-U“. Bjorn’s video is the best video I have seen explaining the how, why and when to Candle Prune your Pine trees. … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – IBUKI Red Rock
International Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger has a new video out titled “IBUKI RED ROCK” which features Mauro planting a Juniper on a red volcanic rock. This is an interesting video to watch. Mauro uses screws in the rock to help … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – Spring accents—(and seasonal bamboo clean up technique)—
International Bonsai Master Michael Hedgedorn has a new article out titled “Spring accents—(and seasonal bamboo clean up technique)—“. Michael has some great accent plants and tips on growing them and what to do with them in the spring. I have … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – Dancing with pines…(not for hoi polloi) – Rare Photos & Story
Prairiebreak Blog has a really great article “Dancing with pines…(not for hoi polloi)” on the origins of the magnificent character Ponderosa pines in the Denver Botanic Gardens Japanese Garden. Follow along with the author and International Bonsai Master and Denver … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – Kokufu 101: deciduous bonsai
International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Kokufu 101: deciduous bonsai“. Its a great article which discusses 5 different trees from the Kokufu and what are their design possibilities. Follow along with Jonas as he discusses … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – WoodCraftSuppliesUS (Raw Wood Slices/Slabs)
I have added a new source for Raw Wood Slices/Slabs being sold by WoodCraftSupplies. They do have an “Assorted Sizes, Colors, and Woods” at very reasonable prices. You of course would have to finish the item and that should be … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – Bending Colorado Blue
International Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger has a new video titled “Bending Colorado Blue“. Colorado Blue is a Picea pungens – Colorado Blue Spruce tree. Great video for learning: Jin development, Burn Jin(Plywood/2×4), Branch Placement, Detailed Branch explanations, Pullies, Rafia/Tape, Wiring(Clock/Counter … Continue reading →
Colorado Bonsai – FLAMING BERBERIS “THE SLUG”
Bonsai Moravia Blog has a nice article titled “FLAMING BERBERIS “THE SLUG”. This is a great article to pick up tips on using Barberries as Bonsai. I like Barberries for Bonsai and I cannot just pass up a nice one … Continue reading →