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Back to SearchSeason 7 Episode 29 - Six Golden Rules to Consider Before Acquiring a Bonsai
Season 7 Episode 29
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If you know me you will know I do not like rules especially when it comes to bonsai. However in this case I will make an exception! I've come up with six golden rules t…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Season 7 Episode 28 - Dealing with a Brick When Repotting, Root Rot in Bonsai
Season 7 Episode 28
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The downside to not dealing with root issues last repot is that you have to deal with them now and it will be much harder to sort out. Bonsai that haven't been repotted…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Season 7 Episode 27 - Repotting and a Story about Soil
Season 7 Episode 27
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Welcome to Repotting Season! It's officially started and we need to talk about it. Firstly, not all soil mixes are created equally and I have proof. I'll tell you a sto…
Published on 5 months ago
Season 7 Episode 26 - Changing Climate and Your Bonsai
Season 7 Episode 26
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Do you need to adapt your bonsai care to allow for changing weather patterns and extremes? This isn't a podcast on climate change, it is more to consider how we need to…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Season 7 Episode 25 - Mindset of Working Small Bonsai, Wiring Tip
Season 7 Episode 25
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I have found that your mindset when working on 'small' bonsai needs to be very different as to when you work on the larger species. A little foliage extension can make …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Season 7 Episode 24 - Yamadori Again, Deciduous Winter Study, After Major Work care
Season 7 Episode 24
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Deciduous bonsai look their best in their winter silhouette, there is no where to hide! Use this opportunity to identify areas for improvement before the foliage return…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Season 7 Episode 23 - Bonsai Scars from the Past, Winter Protection Strategies
Season 7 Episode 23
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We all have scars from our past, it makes us human and our bonsai history is scattered with ‘things I wouldn’t do again’. You can learn from these scars but don’t let t…
Published on 6 months ago
Season 7 Episode 22 - Bonsai Priorities, Japanese White Pines, Bonsai Don'ts!
Season 7 Episode 22
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We are all busy! But your bonsai need you. How and where do you allocate your time for them? You need to look at what is most important right now and prioritise that ta…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Season 7 Episode 21 - Developing Bonsai in Bite Size Chunks, Trunk Selection and Perspective
Season 7 Episode 21
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Seeing the end target for your bonsai in the developmental stage can be challenging. Breaking the development of your bonsai into bite size chunks can be so helpful in …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Season 7 Episode 20 - Yamadori Vs Nursery Stock, Terminal Issues with your Bonsai and Leaf Removal
Season 7 Episode 20
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After recently visiting a bonsai show and seeing some amazing bonsai that were collected trees or yamadori, I think it is important to chat about expectations when comp…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago