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Back to SearchSeason 6 Episode 20 - Creating a Second Problem, A Bending Technique, Azalea Flower Removal
Season 6 Episode 20
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When you are working with a living form, that changes and grows, sometimes fixing one problem can create a second problem. Having the foresight to pick this up before t…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Season 6 Episode 19 - My Checklist for Working Pines and End of Autumn Watering
Season 6 Episode 19
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While this podcast grew from my current work on a large number of pines, it applies to all work you do on your bonsai regardless of the species. I have made a checklist…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Season 6 Episode 18 - Setting up Stock for the Future, The Mundane and Building on Mishaps
Season 6 Episode 18
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There is one major consideration you must take when working on young stock for the future. I chat about my approach and offer a few tips to make it a little easier in …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Season 6 Episode 17 - Annual Olive Bonsai Dig, Now Better Than Never, Things to Watch for Now
Season 6 Episode 17
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So an idea has grown into reality with the first Annual Olive Bonsai dig hosted by the South Australian Bonsai Society and all the details are in this podcast. What it …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Season 6 Episode 16 - What would I tell a some at the start of their Bonsai Journey?
Season 6 Episode 16
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This podcast follows from a recent question at a demonstration/presentation I made and it really was refreshing to go through the process for myself and I think you'll …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Season 6 Episode 15 - Judging Bonsai, Bonsai Demonstrations and Foundation of Good Bonsai
Season 6 Episode 15
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I love meeting bonsai people! And recently I've been meeting a lot, at the Bonsai Open on the Central Coast and then in Sydney. I talk about how I judge a bonsai and wh…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Season 6 Episode 14 - The Beauty of Bark, Major Bending Protection, Deadwood Approach
Season 6 Episode 14
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How good is bark! It is the one true symbols of age on a tree and it cannot be rushed. I love it and it needs to be protected. I also outline my process for protection…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Season 6 Episode 13 - Compartmentalisation of Decay, Deciduous Pruning and Wound Management
Season 6 Episode 13
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CODIT stands for the Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees and I find it really interesting how this relates to bonsai. It just shows how smart and special trees reall…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Season 6 Episode 12 - Needle Removal Techniques, When to Stop and Your Skill Set
Season 6 Episode 12
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We are heading towards a significant time for pines and their design and balancing work. Part of this is needle removal and I'll run through the 2 techniques I use and…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Season 6 Episode 11 - The Bonsai Design Podcast - Visual Weight, Is Bonsai Static Art?
Season 6 Episode 11
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So this is the Bonsai Design podcast. The Visual Weight of your bonsai is a very important consideration when it comes to your design. If it's too big or dominant do yo…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago