Mid-Michigan Bonsai Message Corner

August 22nd, 2025 - Andy Smith will be at Van Attas Greenhouse & Nursery on Aug 22nd, 2025 at 7pm (gathering at 6:30)

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON A FRIDAY - and a LOCATION change

Tracking your bonsai is one of those things that we always intend to do.  I know I have had all sorts of iterations. I started this last year.  It can be done on your phone - and I say whenever you are doing work on a tree, you should take your phone with you and do this.
 

Rodents, carnivores and fertilizer and what worked

I live in a heavily wooded 5 acre lot, with similar lots adjacent, so keeping critters out is a challenge.  But even in suburban areas, squirrels, cats and the like are a headache.
 

Winter Care

 
Your Plants Need a Vacation-Dormancy
 

Bonsai Styles

 
FORMAL UPRIGHT - Chokkan
The formal upright style is a very common form of Bonsai. This style occurs often in nature, especially when the tree is exposed to lots of light and does not face the problem of competing trees.