Tag Archives: How-to

Let the tree talk to you, just don’t be surprised if they say they want to leaf……

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

This is a clients tree, chloroluceun tortum, the Brazilian raintree. It’s a humble little tree really. But she likes it. And that’s all that matters. It had a Jin on it, but this is all that’s left of the deadwood. … Continue reading →

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Akadama, the ideal Bonsai soil

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Soil. Dirt. Aggregate. Substrate. Soilless mix. Whatever you call it (the only correct and descriptive phrase is the last one), it’s a controversial subject. One can have a more civil argument discussing the left/right division in the US political paradigm … Continue reading →

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You know what they say about people that have big bonsai….

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Lysiloma sabicu….I think. Horseflesh mahogany is the colorful common name. We (that would be David and I, not the royal “we”) are going to put it into that green pot. It looks small but……..it’s not.  We also have a big Brazilian … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Miniature Moss Gardens

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

I got a book in the mail. Sweet.  I love doing book reviews!  Especially well put together ones. That means I get to share it with y’all (even though I’ve been in the “South” longer than I was in the “North” … Continue reading →

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Live Q&A on the Bonsai Empire Facebook Page

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

I’m excited to share an event with the readers, I’ve been asked by Oscar, from Bonsaiempire.com, to participate in a new series of live Q&A’s on the Bonsai Empire Facebook Page. The link to watch and join in is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/386790508344673/  … Continue reading →

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Bunjin or literati, what do you call it? YouTube video 

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

New video is out over on the adamaskwhy channel.  Click here to watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whLHiiImaVg I have a bit of fun in this one. 

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Time of the ficus

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

 I’m taking a break from the broad leaf and starting with some tropical bliss, which could be read a few different ways. But what it means is, are you ready for some ficus? How’s this for growth?   Talk about huggie-branches, … Continue reading →

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