Spotted in the Wild

Wiring a Ponderosa pine

For the past three years, I’ve been working on a Ponderosa pine with large branches on the upper half of the trunk. I spent the first two years getting the tree healthy enough to work on and I lightly pruned and…

I’ve finally got some of the delicate fruits

I’ve finally got some of the delicate fruits that Euonymous europaeus/Field Spindle are known for. Planted in a bea… https://t.co/TKRByZy2q9

My Euonymous europaeus/Field Spindle bonsai this

My Euonymous europaeus/Field Spindle bonsai this Autumn and in Spring 2010 when I collected what was just a little… https://t.co/Gb6jz5wolJ

@gregyounger Bright red

@gregyounger Bright red

I have to admit, this is the only Satsuki Azalea I

I have to admit, this is the only Satsuki Azalea I own but I do love it! 9”/23cm in height. The pot was made by Ca… https://t.co/R8dqNCC8uw

Another session of black work today, making the

Another session of black work today, making the existing ink on the left of my chest a heavier black and tying in m… https://t.co/vZZZBzlDGh

Fall cutback on a root over rock trident maple

When most of the leaves on deciduous trees have turned color or fallen away, it’s time for fall cutback. Trident maple ready for cutback I start by removing the leaves so I can see the branch structure clearly. After…

Prunus spinosa/Blackthorn bonsai. A much sought

Prunus spinosa/Blackthorn bonsai. A much sought after species. From the ground to second styling 2017-2021 #bonsai … https://t.co/7I3K4lrPzx

A yamadori Taxus baccata/Yew bonsai, collected by

A yamadori Taxus baccata/Yew bonsai, collected by apprentice Sean Stolp 6 years ago as an upright “shrub” regularly… https://t.co/3KbYRbMGFT

Yamato Bonsai Kai’s 50th exhibition

Last weekend the Yamato Bonsai Kai hosted their 50th annual exhibition in Union City, California. The event featured demonstrations both days by club sensei Johnny Uchida, vendors, club sales, and a fun mix of show…

2019 France, Burgundy region, the the European

2019 France, Burgundy region, the the European Trophy, sponsored by https://t.co/UWjGEos2hy for best deciduous tree… https://t.co/Umzjy0eQde

@gregyounger It’s a beautiful tree, well-styled

@gregyounger It’s a beautiful tree, well-styled or not!!!

No rest for the wicked. Juniperus rigida/Japanese

No rest for the wicked. Juniperus rigida/Japanese Needle Juniper bonsai re-styled for a client. Notice the change i… https://t.co/acXpV7Pf29

@EddyRhead Thanks eddy!

@EddyRhead Thanks eddy!

3 years ago in Slovakia: it was a seriously good

3 years ago in Slovakia: it was a seriously good weekend. A beautiful country, fantastic host (including and partic… https://t.co/t74alX7UNM

New trees to the garden, all from South Wales,

New trees to the garden, all from South Wales, ready to be turned into stylised bonsai! See https://t.co/UWjGEos2hy… https://t.co/otgqhGaddd

@EddyRhead @jojubs ??

@EddyRhead @jojubs ??

@xTHExFREAKx0 Thank you!

@xTHExFREAKx0 Thank you!

Autumn senescence is fast approaching. Here’s my

Autumn senescence is fast approaching. Here’s my Ulmus pumila/Siberian Elm bonsai this afternoon, with its leaves s… https://t.co/y5dE9kXmcN

@LA_Gardens_UK Thank you!

@LA_Gardens_UK Thank you!

Bonsai Odds & Ends – American Elm, Lantana

If you’re new to bonsai and want to get started

If you’re new to bonsai and want to get started with your feet firmly on the ground, this maybe the book for you. I… https://t.co/dH7PpPqYPT

A few images from a critique I conducted for the

A few images from a critique I conducted for the Northamptonshire Bonsai Society last night, courtesy of Richard an… https://t.co/7dwEdzCza0

New Guide – Troubleshooting yellow foliage on black pine

Over the years I’ve written about various causes of yellow foliage on black pines. In an effort to record all of this information in one place, I’ve created a new guide that provides info on the following categories of…