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Back to SearchSeason 6 Episode 50 - Pre Christmas Bonsai Work Checklist, Sacrifice Branches
Season 6 Episode 50
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With the holiday season upon us, now is the time to devote some special attention to our bonsai. I run through my pre-Christmas checklist of jobs that I look to have co…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Season 6 Episode 49 - Process for Design, Australian Bonsai and Omiya, Bonsai Immersion
Season 6 Episode 49
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So you've got a beautiful tree, lovely trunk, great foliage but how and where do you start your design process? I've got a simple procedure I use that helps you get the…
Published on 1 year ago
Season 6 Episode 48 - Decandling and When Not to, Aaron Curtis from Shiro, Watering Frequency
Season 6 Episode 48
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The Decandling process on Japanese Black Pines can be very rewarding and often seen as the key to successfully developing them into magnificent bonsai. But it can also …
Published on 1 year ago
Season 6 Episode 47 - Bonsai Advice, Bonsai Empire and Shinji Suzuki, Broken Pots
Season 6 Episode 47
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So you're given some advice about your bonsai. What should you do with it? Will it have a positive or a negative effect on your bonsai? It is possible that well meaning…
Published on 1 year ago
Season 6 Episode 46 - Trunk Development Strategy, Summer Plans and Mishaps
Season 6 Episode 46
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The very first focus when 'building' a bonsai should be the trunk and the nebari. If you do not have the correct plan in place then you will never achieve the bonsai th…
Published on 1 year ago
Season 6 Episode 45 - The Candle Cutting Procedure for Single Flush Pines, Quality Vs Quantity
Season 6 Episode 45
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One of the most important processes I use with my single flush pines is Candle Cutting, not decandling and in this podcast I explain the process as well as the differen…
Published on 1 year ago
Season 6 Episode 44 - Podcasting on the Road, Fungal Issues and Bonsai
Season 6 Episode 44
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Here's a little behind the curtain look at podcasting while travelling! After 8 weeks on the road it has meant being 'resourceful' about how and where to record this po…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Season 6 Episode 43 - Western Australian Bonsai Love and Quokkas
Season 6 Episode 43
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Western Australia is a beautiful part of the world and in particular the south west corner as a pretty special place for bonsai. They have incredible local native speci…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Season 6 Episode 42 - Pre Summer Planning, Your Design, Oh No to Oh Yes!
Season 6 Episode 42
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We it's official! Summer is just around the corner and being prepared is the best approach to caring for your bonsai during a period of extended extreme heat. Planning …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Season 6 Episode 41 - Let's Talk Defoliation, Reignite Your Bonsai Spark
Season 6 Episode 41
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So let's talk about defoliation, it's a great technique but needs to be used with extreme caution. I discuss the various types of defoliation, the reason for the timing…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago