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Back to SearchSeason 5 Episode 37 - Balance, Intensives and More Balance
Season 5 Episode 37
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When planning for this podcast and working on bonsai, a common thought kept running through my head. Balance. It's how we reach perfection with our trees. This podcast …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Season 5 Episode 36 - Foliage Density Management, Spring Daily Routine and Documenting
Season 5 Episode 36
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Leaf or foliage density management is a vital task in Spring for the health and well-being of your bonsai, it's not defoliation though. I also chat about my (boring) da…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Season 5 Episode 35 - Are there Hard and Fast Rules for Bonsai? Bonsai Shows and New Soil Mix
Season 5 Episode 35
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Are there hard and fast rules for bonsai? Why not? Whether it's styling, timing, the soil we use or how we water, why cannot we just set some standards and stick to the…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Season 5 Episode 34 - A Plan for Tackling Issues, Being in the Moment and Bonsai Security
Season 5 Episode 34
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What's wrong with my bonsai? It's the most common question I get asked and in this podcast I discuss my plan I recommend and also that it's probably best not to just to…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Season 5 Episode 33 - Don't be distracted, Plans for a hot Summer and Preparation Work, Fertilising (again)
Season 5 Episode 33
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Spring is a busy time for bonsai and due to the nature of the beast, you can damage your bonsai very easily so it's best not to be distracted. Here's a few tips and tri…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Season 5 Episode 32 - The Fertiliser Plan, Hidden Life of Trees, Forest Bathing and Some Maintenance
Season 5 Episode 32
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Fertilising and Bonsai needs to be measured and monitored. Understanding what stage your bonsai is at, as well as developing a 'plan' will help guide you when it comes …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Season 5 Episode 31 - Internodes and Bonsai, Genetics and Planning for the Worst
Season 5 Episode 31
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With all bonsai there are stages of development and I believe that internodes and how (what) we can use them with our bonsai to achieve the highest level is really impo…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Season 5 Episode 30 - Pine Spring Candle Breaking, Decision Paralysis, Perspective and a Nursery Visit
Season 5 Episode 30
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Spring has sprung! And with it comes plenty of work and decision making. I discuss my approach to Spring Candle breaking on pines and where it's used as well as why. I …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Season 5 Episode 29 - Bonsai Repotting Lessons, To Cut or Not to Cut and It's always the Weakest Link!
Season 5 Episode 29
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At the end of a long repotting season it's time to reflect on what I have learnt and to say goodbye to Winter. Which means a big hello to Spring!!! With Spring comes a …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Season 5 Episode 28 - Consistency, Reliability, Predicability, After Repotting Care and Angle Change
Season 5 Episode 28
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Three golden rules I live and die by with my bonsai. Consistency, Reliability and Predicability. Also I dig into how I look after my trees once they have been repotted …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago