It’s on the todo list, but I’m not convinced autumn repotting is it. Annoyingly I got caught out by an early freeze that year, so it lost branches, but I can’t tell if it was the cold, the repot, or both

Yes definitely, if I made this video today it would be in the top 3

There will be at some point, it’s been a while because I accidentally over-fertilised it and it took a while to recover. It is now strong and was pruned in summer, but I don’t have enough to make a video just yet

That would definitely damage the fine roots and root hairs even at low settings. A garden hose would be better or a bucket of water, but there are other disadvantages to using water, which is why I rarely do.

That would work well yep

Thank you!

Yep, one of the best species

Hi, I use akadama, pumice, lava rock in a 3:1:1 ratio. They like moisture, more so than pines, but not so much as maple. Hope that helps

@@grobonsai tnx ! And for the pine in general just a mix of this stuff ?or a little bit of organic soil? Tnx for the answer I follow u from italy

I use a 1:1:1 ratio of the same, but the UK is much wetter than Italy, so it may be wise to look up what others use, for example @MauroStemberger

Great result! I think orange should not freeze. They should be fine - good luck

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The wisteria is yuuuuge, can't believe how much it has grown. It filled the pot by mid-summer. Yeah I want to do like a daily vlog-style Short. It's executing the ideas that I have trouble with. Over-thinking what to say. etc. Thanks for the suggestion, it's good to know ppl wanna see updates and all that.

@@grobonsai absolutely and it’s great to see someone in to trees moving forward with what they go on because even when trees lose all their foliage and branches are cut. As long as their are roots they will continue to move forward and grow aswell. And yes updates would be super awesome and motivate me too to get even more plants also! -Sending love from America

Thanks and love from here in the uk 💚

There's a few reasons, the most important is because it's easier to control how much soil is removed. Yes the wetness is a concern also because it makes the new soil slightly harder to work in as it kinda sticks. It is also cold during repotting season so my hands get stiff. Finally, it makes a huge mess. But it's mostly the control and the cold hands thing.

Welcome to the channel and thanks, I've heard of him, will check him out

The pine could be multiple, but because they are harder to propagate, i suspect it is one tree. time will tell! I'm jealous of your greenhouse! I can only afford cheap poly tunnel but storms keep trashing them so I have to buy a new one each year, drives me crazy but money is tight. They are used to me at this nursery. The first time I visited, I bought a 12foot tall maple and cut it down to 3 feet, shoved it all in the back of my car, then looked around to see the owners wife stood with her jaw on the ground hahaha they probably grew the tree from a seedling. It took some explaining, but now they accept my ways :D

@grobonsai I had a feeling there would be a shocked face sometime. 🤣 i fitted a 10 foot bamboo in my 3 door hatchback.. with my husband and daughter in. The trolly lady said she had watched me and was impressed I knew exactly how to do it. 😀 Keep an eye on marketplace for those dismantle yourself free or cheap greenhouses. I'm really lucky but watched mine sat unused next door for 17 years. You can buy new bolts, window clips etc. Just glass to be careful. And take pics on where panels go. Mines not perfect but I could never afford one.

That's a good idea - thank you!

@grobonsai fingers crossed something comes up for you.

Thank you! Darren

Thanks for sharing, it’s reassuring to know that we are not alone

I know what you mean! thanks

It really is, my camera work doesn’t do it justice

I have deliberately chosen that technique for a specific reason. Like bro do you think that I’d never heard of water before you wrote this comment?

@@grobonsai lmfao kinda sour aren't you 😂

Thanks ☺️

I agree, and a very talented owner!

@@grobonsai I've looked at materiel like this and thought no but now

Yeah, doesn’t lend itself to traditional styles, but very much a representation of how lowland Taxus grow in nature. I think Simon styled it to resemble a veteran churchyard yew? If so the accent planting makes sense haha

That could be interesting

I’m not sure, it’s very hard to date trees without cutting through the trunk, even then it may not be possible with species such as yew as they rot from the inside so counting rings isn’t always possible

Yep 😁

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Hi Kathryn thanks for asking, it is definitely something I’m looking at as a priority. I’ll be announcing something similar via this email newsletter: mailchi.mp/0f47dfb800a5/diybonsaichallenge When I set up online classes I will announce it everywhere, but that newsletter ⬆️ will be the first to know. Thanks for your encouragement, I really needed to ‘hear’ it

@@grobonsai thank you so much!! Just signed up

May I ask, what classes would you find most useful? Knowing this will be a great help planning the content. Thanks 🙏

@@grobonsai if it’s not too much a beginning class on materials and how to start from the beginning. I’ve wanted one for as long as I can remember and I love the fact of how you made bonsai out of so many different plants. I beginners course would be great.

Thanks that’s very helpful

Probably late autumn / early winter

Ah man that’s a massive blow. So glad you’ve found a way forward though

Time depends on how fast it grows, faster growth = faster graft. You can tell when it’s complete when the branch coming out of the trunk is much thicker than the branch going into the trunk. Usually minimum 6 months.

@@grobonsai perfect very clear answer!

You didn’t miss much, I’m quiet and awkward in real life! 😁 what did you think of the table + no back drop approach?

@@grobonsai Just like us all 🤣🤣are you going to the Heathrow show this weekend? I’m 50/50 on the table design. Yes I loved to see the whole tree, it’s a very different aspect to display but not having a back drop you lost some of the tree to distractions behind it and the pictures and videos don’t come out as good a when it’s framed with a solid colour behind. It works as a visitor I guess, not an on looker from others pictures and videos.

I agree. It worked, achieved the goal of 360 view and less formal/traditional. But there was just something niggling me. It was like the open space made it feel temporary, like the trees didn’t get to claim their space?! Still loved it, I’m just nitpicking, I’d go again regardless

@@grobonsai yeah, I know what you mean, also people pick a front sometimes to hide imperfections in other parts of the tree, these are now on full display so unless it’s perfect 360 degrees, it may ruin the overall impression, I like the back ground if I’m honest, frames the tree and no distractions.

I’ve never tried that species! Good luck

@@grobonsai you should try grow to Tamrind bonsai . The best part of tamrind bonsai is 1)It starts with small leaves . 2)It gets rough bark upon maturing which gives it a old look . 3)Gets flowers. 4)Gets fruit 5)It grows into unique shapes. 6) leaves close before rain or in the evening. Preventing loss of moisture and nutrients which keeps it healthy. 7) Strong plant . 8) Pest resistance. 9) Strong roots system. 10) unique bonsai species to have. 11)Easy to care.