It has been quite a journey with this tree and I have been happy to be involved and helping Frank whenever the tree has been brought to a workshop. At long last we are beginning to arrive at our destination. Its taken a long time to get to where we are today with this tree […]
Just said goodbye to these three trees. I hope the new owner gets as much pleasure from them as I have enjoyed. As you can see they have certainly changed while I have had them. Another two trees due to leave my collection soon. I won’t have many left but I will have a lot […]
These pines were amongst several trees that my student Dave brought to a recent one to two session. All the trees were in excellent condition with good colour and dense foliage masses. This vigour has enlarged and extended the profile of the canopy but has also resulted in new and stronger growth inside which we […]
Sometimes drastic decisions have to be made to point the tree in the right direction and move forward. The tree is making good progress and we now need to maintain vigour/strong growth to fill out the foliage clouds with greater density.
EXTRA CLASS added Saturday 3rd September Open workshop. Book online via the website in the usual way. Last minute cancellation. One place available this Sunday 10th July. You can use it as an open workshop.
It just shows what can be achieved with just a visit for pruning less than once a year. My client deserves much of the credit for having the vision to see the potential in the tree in the first place. All I have done is help her achieve what she hoped for. Apparently she gets […]
This was not easy material to overcome the inherent problems in the trees appearance when it arrived. I am pleased with the outcome and the fact that going forward we can enhance and develop a bonsai of charm, individuality and character.
My publishers inform me that my book is selling well so big thank you to everyone who purchased a copy for your continued support. I Have had some really nice positive feedback from many of you which made all the hard work that went into producing the book seem really worthwhile. So thanks again! Anyone […]
Unfortunately I didn’t get the opportunity to take more photographs as I brought the two together. With limited time available to complete the demo I had to keep the momentum going. Positioning the tree on the slab pot was indeed a challenge, trying to get it to sit in the right position where I could […]