I found a really neat perennial viola called “Silver Gem Prostrate Blue Violet” on a mail order nursery companies website. So I ordered one and it arrived in the spring of 2020. I thought it looked kind of neat so … Continue reading →
I first found a Viola “Heartthrob” for sale at a local nursery and it had rather large leaves for a viola. No flowers at the time but these have really neat heart shaped leaves. Heartthrob Violas do bloom with a … Continue reading →
I like making accent plants to go along with Bonsai trees being displayed at a show. I actually like growing them even if they never made it to a Bonsai show. One of my favorite plants to use is Ajuga … Continue reading →
Bonsai Empire has a new video out titled “Making an Apple Bonsai tree“. In this video you receive basic advise on using Apple trees for Bonsai. This advice applies to regular Apple trees and also Crabapples. I have created a … Continue reading →
International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Fall cutback on Japanese maple“. Jonas goes over how to cut back your Japanese maple to create a better shape and increase ramification on your trees. I have added … Continue reading →
Heron’s Bonsai has a new video out titled “Bonsai from Potentilla & Berberis“. This is a very important video for a couple of reasons. I have found trying to repot a Potentilla always ended up with the tree dying. Fellow … Continue reading →
Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Pests and Diseases on Bonsai“. In this video International Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger goes over how he takes care of his trees during the entire year. He goes over insects and spider mites … Continue reading →
International Bonsai Master Ryan Neil latest video is out titled “Mondays at Mirai: Year of the Junipers“. In this video helper bee “Troy” actually speaks and does a monologue for us. The other main feature is when Ryan shows how … Continue reading →
I ran across a rather interesting video titled “How trees talk to each other | Suzanne Simard“. Its about Suzanne’s exposure to life starting at an early age and then her progression as a scientist studying trees. She gives some … Continue reading →
International Bonsai Master Mauro Stembeger has a new video out titled “The Mugo from the Dolomites“. This is another great video to learn from. Here are some notes I took to watch for during the video: Deadwood, split deadwood from … Continue reading →
