Recent content by chappy56

As long as Goshin is in it I'm happy.

Anybody moving trees in tonight?

I know it's a little unconventional for bonsai, but my Henry Lauder's walking stick is a little confused about the time of year. It's budding out.

Hey all. I have a question about larch color. Attached are a couple that I got last year. I have no experience with this variety. The bigger one pictured is Japanese larch and the smaller, fuller one is American larch. The Japanese one is much lighter and not as developed. Is that common?

Just potted. A little moss on the top for awhile to retain some moisture. My first real Larch.

First re-pots of the season. The first one is a Dwarf Ginko in an "Iker" pot, and the other one, although unconventional for bonsai, is a Harry Lauder "Walking Stick". Leaves are too big But I thought I'd try it in a bonsai pot just for fun.

I picked one of these up late last fall at a garden center that had an unusual fat, tapering trunk. Having never had one before I'm curious about it waking up and beginning to bud. With a lot of the leaves left on it from last year, it's hard to identify the buds swelling. In addition, should...

Probably the best advise I've heard from Mr. Pall................."I would not do this. i would only wire a larch in April/march before the green is out. Otherwise you commit two insults at once. The rule is - only one insult at a time".

Good stuff. I'm in.

Thanks much. That sounds like a goods plan...

Forgive me.

Any ideas? I collected this Scotch Pine and put it in this pot at least 8 years ago. I'm ready to style and pot it but I'd appreciate any ideas from you the experts. Thanks in advance for your input.

I have not posted on here for more than ten years, but today I have a question. Do any of you Nuts know anything about Hidden Gardens Bonsai in Willowbrook Illinois near Chicago?

Here's another picture of them just for fun with my son.

They are borzois....good catch.