I received a gift of black pine from a seed kit, which came in a galvanized square box. So, I decided to give it a whirl. I used the box and soil for a scarlet oak acorn that was growing in my bushes.
I also found some pine cones in the neighborhood. So, I said why not. They are a two...
There are some major problems with the current style of my acquired JBP.
My thoughts were to eliminate branch 1 or 2, and then let the weak bud slowly fill in. The reverse taper is a major concern. Will it ever blend into the taper? Or, Should I just cut the top off put it in the...
I'm looking for suggestions of magazines that would reference specific species and topics (i.e candle pruning)
Areas of interest are:
Black pine and all of the related techniques for growth and development (most interested)
Japanese maples
Needle junipers
In a quest for quality and affordability, I'm contemplating purchasing a few tools from
Kaneshin Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. This purchase would be approximately $155 at the current
exchange. In reading a few posts here on Bonsai Nut, it was explained that these tools are
manufactured...