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Back to SearchSeason 6 Episode 40 - An Alternative to Windswept, Mid Spring Chores
Season 6 Episode 40
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I don't like windswept bonsai. It's nothing personal and I want to chat about why. But more importantly I want to propose an alternative. While we manipulate trees to o…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Season 6 Episode 39 - After the Spring Burst What's Next and Ants....
Season 6 Episode 39
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As we head towards the middle of the Spring period, it's time to think about what's next. Planning for what you need to do in 3-4 weeks now allows you to take steps to …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Season 6 Episode 38 - Is Bigger Really Better? When Bonsai Size matters
Season 6 Episode 38
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While there are lots of size classifications I prefer small, medium and large for my bonsai. Each size has its benefits but also a down side. Large bonsai always seem t…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Season 6 Episode 37 - Spiders and Bonsai, AI Images of Bonsai and Your Plan
Season 6 Episode 37
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Spring has well and truly sprung and with that comes a morning faceful of spider webs as I walk through the yard. Can spiders damage our bonsai? No and yes. I talk abou…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Season 6 Episode 36 - Bonsai in the Tropics, Bonsai Educators and Collected Trees
Season 6 Episode 36
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I have been fortunate to travel recently again and this time up to Far North Queensland to Cairns and to Brisbane with a fantastic club called Bimer Bonsai Club. I not …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Season 6 Episode 35 - Fertilising and the Link to Repotting, Pinching, Candle Breaking and Spring
Season 6 Episode 35
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Fertilising your bonsai is a must but how much and how frequent? As there are different stages of development which affect the fertilising of your bonsai so too does th…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Season 6 Episode 34 - Pruning Prunus, Fertilising Raw Stock in Development
Season 6 Episode 34
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Flowers on a prunus variety bonsai are just incredible! And to achieve these flowers I prune them in a very specific way. I discuss the method I use to successful help …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Season 6 Episode 33 - Nebari Work, Large Cuts and 'Chipping' In, Watering Systems
Season 6 Episode 33
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Is it wrong to use an automated watering system? You must decide what is best for you and your bonsai. Here's a bit of a chat about living with bonsai. The nebari on yo…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Season 6 Episode 32 - Repotting Learnings, What Happens Post Repotting, Spring Preparations
Season 6 Episode 32
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As the main repotting season comes to a close it is time to reflect upon my learnings. Developing stock and the soil mix you use, does it make a difference? What if you…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Season 6 Episode 31 - The Great Olive Dig!
Season 6 Episode 31
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What started as a laugh and a chat over a meal turned into The Great Olive Dig which included 1600km round trip, some blood loss, loads of laughs and tales as well as s…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago