MimosaGroveMexia
Sapling
Hi everyone. I've been practicing horticulture for a couple of decades, but am always looking to add more knowledge and skills, so recently began researching and experimenting with bonsai.
So far I'm really enjoying the challenge, although I have some failed attempts with my first project (Mimosa). I finally got one dug up and transplanted without shocking the root system to death and have just been letting it adjust to the small pot and work on a branching root system. I plan to start feeding it soon to encourage some growth while I map out my end goal for it. Then yesterday I picked up a yaupon holly to play around with, as well. I'm in Central Texas so have a fairly long growing season to work with. I will try to get some pictures soon of the projects.
It seems bonsai is one of those addictive gardening hobbies since I've been digging through the greenhouse and making notes on what to air layer or take cuttings from for future projects.?
I'm looking forward to reading through the threads and learning from everyone. ? Hopefully I'll also be able to share some of my knowledge/experience to help others in the hobby.
-chase
So far I'm really enjoying the challenge, although I have some failed attempts with my first project (Mimosa). I finally got one dug up and transplanted without shocking the root system to death and have just been letting it adjust to the small pot and work on a branching root system. I plan to start feeding it soon to encourage some growth while I map out my end goal for it. Then yesterday I picked up a yaupon holly to play around with, as well. I'm in Central Texas so have a fairly long growing season to work with. I will try to get some pictures soon of the projects.
It seems bonsai is one of those addictive gardening hobbies since I've been digging through the greenhouse and making notes on what to air layer or take cuttings from for future projects.?
I'm looking forward to reading through the threads and learning from everyone. ? Hopefully I'll also be able to share some of my knowledge/experience to help others in the hobby.
-chase