Recent content by PineRiverRustics

My little pine is still alive. I haven't done anything else with it yet. I am thinking of trying putting a bend in the trunk. I bought a juniper I am going to transplant this weekend.

Well, I found this information on a website. Pinus strobus - Eastern white pine. (5 needle) Native to our area, and extensively planted as lanscape in Midwest. Hardy zone 2-7, and the most shade tolerant pine. Unfortunately, this is one of the least satisfying pines for bonsai. Needles do not...

I found a Pinus strobus- White Pine specimen on my property, dug it up and cleaned up the roots. I planted it in the best materials I coule get my hands on over the weekend. Orchid Soil (Pine bark, fired clay, Lava Rock…), River Rock, Red Lava rock, Course Sand, Perlite, Miracle-Gro soil...

I did some tool shopping over the weekend. -Brussel's 7-Inch Wire Cutter Bonsai Tool -Leaf Trimmer, Joshua Roth Professional -Joebonsai Bonsai Training Wire | Three Size Combo 4.0 mm (about10feet), 3.0 mm (about17 feet ), and 1.5 mm (about69 feet -Bonsai Boy's Traditional Beginner...

Thanks raydomz Send your grandparents over I am usually available in the evenings monday-friday and try to open 10-5 sat & sun when I am not doing carving shows or other road trips. It's best to call to verify I'll be around. I alway have a few inventory pieces for sale. Spoke with my...

I am looking forward to the show, meeting people and learning a lot. Thanks Joel

Yes, that's my website and I am in Mikado. Thank you for for all your advise I watched the Part 1 video by Walter Pall a couple of days ago. I'll check the the part 2 a little later tonight. I was thinking about going to the Michigan All-State Bonsai Show, Meijer Gardens. Do you...

Hello I live in Northeast Michigan I’ve recently taken an interest in bonsai. I have yet to grow any but have been doing a lot of reading.

Hello I live in Northeast Michigan I’ve recently taken an interest in bonsai. I have yet to grow any but have been doing a lot of reading. I live in a rural area with a lot of forest and potential locations for gathering yamadori . I am also considering purchasing a juniper for the...