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Back to SearchSeason 2 Episode 7 - Scots Pines, Lessons from repotting and Is Progress in Bonsai Negative
Season 2 Episode 7
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What's on the bench this episode is the Scots Pine and how brilliant they are as bonsai. I also chat about the turbulent times in bonsai, jumping from one season to the…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Season 2 Episode 6 - Repotting Aftercare, Bonsai Care Fundamentals, Acquiring Stock advice and the Humble Hawthorn
Season 2 Episode 6
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When the fundamentals are incorrect, you're not giving yourself a chance. In this podcast I run through the fundamentals of repotting, resource allocation, watering, fe…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Season 2 Episode 5 - Bonsai Repotting - Live!
Season 2 Episode 5
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I walk you through the repotting of a Trident Maple live and explain each of the steps involved. Pot preparation, soil mix, tree removal, working the rootball, cleaning…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Season 2 Episode 4 - Airflow and your Bonsai, Soil Mix, Proportion, Not for Now - For Later
Season 2 Episode 4
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In this podcast, as we head into the depths of Winter in Melbourne, Australia, pine season is about to finish and just over the horizon, repotting season starts. No res…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Season 2 Episode 3 - Bonsai Wiring Tips and Tricks, Autumn Work & Pine Resource Management
Season 2 Episode 3
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This is a really practical podcast where I talk about wiring your bonsai which is quite interesting considering it's a non visual medium! As we stroll through Autumn I …
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Season 2 Episode 2 - Pad profiling, the Process of Elimination used for pruning and Cedars
Season 2 Episode 2
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This episode is packed with information! I discuss how I shape pads and work the pad profile. Also when you look at a cluster of buds and new growth, how do you decide …
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Season 2 Episode 1 - Junipers, Pine Buds and a Broken Pot!
Season 2 Episode 1
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In this episode I introduce a segment called 'What's on the Bench?' which is for a large Needle Juniper that's been in development for 5 years. I find Summer a perfect …
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Episode 12 - Summer Fun
Season 1 Episode 12
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In this jam packed podcast I discuss decandling Japanese Black Pines, Defoliation when to and when not to, Summer watering and protection for your bonsai as well as the…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
Episode 11 - Here comes Spring!
Season 1 Episode 11
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Well Spring is here and I have put together a six step approach to a successful season. I also talk about the "Thin Red Line" of bonsai and what your focus should be. B…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
Episode 10 - The Dos and Don'ts of Bonsai
Season 1 Episode 10
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This podcast focuses on some of my Dos and Don'ts of bonsai. I also focus on how I approach the working and fertilising of my bonsai in Spring always keeping in mind wh…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago