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@stevebattle687 4 сағат бұрын
I'm about to repot a white pine this spring , I'm in Essex , what soil would you recommend please and should I add sphagnum moss Thanks
@grahamharlow7471 10 сағат бұрын
Uumm interesting mate... i done some light pruning on a couple of larch end of november and applied wire on branches , like you say everybody seems to have slightly diffrent views and ideas as to tackle this issue...ive seen some posts by miroslav were he has pruned his larch and wired in winter, anyway lets see.. all the best to you Xav.😊
@Benw3790 19 сағат бұрын
In my experience, even the healthiest of my ficus bonsai never really have solid, compact root balls. A lot of the roots are also easy to tear off, while teasing out the old soil. Even if you’re being super careful. I think some of the roots came off while you were removing the old soil but they aren’t all that important. I always bring mine inside during winter and leave them alone but I might invest in one of those light bulbs!! Nice video!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 10 сағат бұрын
I am definitely seeing the results of the gro light. A lot of new buds openign. Normally winter is a slow death that takes 2 or 3 months of spring to overcome. I am looking forward to seeing how positively this alters their spring push :)
2 күн бұрын
Pretty sure the "oval things" are catydid eggs.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the identification. They look really interesting as grown specimens. All the best for 2025 :)
@BenshobbyStuff 3 күн бұрын
wished i lived closer for this mate... bet you had a fun few days. sorry im binge watching bonsai vids lol :)
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 2 күн бұрын
Enjoy the videos - I don't mind :)
@rlrl8924 3 күн бұрын
Oh Bonsai Tree oh Bonsai Tree perfekt Song. Great
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 3 күн бұрын
Thanks - a lot of fun working out the chorus
@brucedeacon28 4 күн бұрын
👍👌🙂
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 3 күн бұрын
Thanks bruce
@card_collecting 5 күн бұрын
Hope you have had a great Christmas. You probably have been asked this several times. But when is it best to repot bonsai?
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 3 күн бұрын
Nearly all trees will repsond well to late winter when the buds are just beginning to swell. Indoor stuff really depends on how you are feeling :)
@card_collecting 3 күн бұрын
Thanks, love your videos@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat
@malsrfun2956 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for a great year of interesting videos. I have learned a lot, but more importantly have been motivated to try things that I wasn't confident about after seeing you do them. Happy holidays Xavier! 🎅🎁🎉⛄🌲 PS You definitely encouraged my tree addiction, but since I'm retiring in a few weeks I'll just have more to do. 😂
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 5 күн бұрын
What a great way to start off your retirement :)
@ScottTheExperimentalist 6 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Xavier. Thanks for all the content. I hope this little contribution will help pay for some fertilizer.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Totally unexpected BUT thank you. I shall put it to one side for my fertilser fund. I wish you and your family all the best for New year and 2025
@zimartiste1 6 күн бұрын
Hy, is it the same word about scot pin and pinus sylvestris in the latin language ? Because in France it's "un pin sylvestre"...thanks and Merry X Mas...
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Definitely the same. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. God Bless
@Rojin_Bonsai_Studio 7 күн бұрын
Oh I do love it abit of oh bonsai tree 😁 merry Christmas xav to you and your family.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for dropping by Callan. I pray this festive season sees you and your family in good health and spirits. God Bless
@TOMSAI 7 күн бұрын
Merry Merry Christmas to you and your Family ! I wish you all the Best ! Cheers my Friend 🍻
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous new year for you too meinen freundin :)
@TOMSAI 6 күн бұрын
@ Freund Not Freundin 😂😂😂😂 I am Not a Lady 😂😂😂
@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai 7 күн бұрын
Wow Xav.... I'm so sorry someone did that. Your anger is justified....good for you for standing against hate! Cheers and Happy Christmas!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Too many small minded people who have no idea that anonymous words are cowardly but still cause damage. All the best for Christmas and New year :)
@Bonsai_Noob 7 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Xav! Haha 😂 that was a funny song
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Just a shame I wasn't able to add the two new verses - none of my kids were about :(
@user-OMF 7 күн бұрын
Happy Xmas Xavier,thanks for all you do and helping myself finding a new love(hobby) appreciate all your work from a newbie
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
It is just a great joy having something that gives us such fun. Happy Christmas
@oachkatzlsmum 7 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄🌟🙏🎁✨ Thank you, Xavier. ❤🙋♀️
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thanks Martina - I can't wait to play my new Bonsai game. Totaly surprise present :)
@oachkatzlsmum 6 күн бұрын
@ Bonsai Game - Sounds great 👍😘 I‘m just trying to figure out how to use my brand new Bonsai App 😊🥰😘
@oachkatzlsmum 7 күн бұрын
@Sharon 22:48 😂👍 I do the same, with clothes pegs
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Now I need to go and have a look what you are talking about :)
@oachkatzlsmum 7 күн бұрын
@Chris 22:13 Don’t know exactly, but definitely something you do not want to have on your your bonsai. I guess some larval stage of an insect, which are normally positioned on feeding plants. I‘ld remove them an put into a jam jar, to safely find out, what comes out. Good luck and please update
@Chris-oq6kn 7 күн бұрын
Thanks! That pic was taken awhile ago and they would come off so i squashed them. Stuff did come out i remember but that was the weirdest pod of an insect i ever saw on my trees😂. It was on a chinese elm.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Is the jam jar for making them into Jam...
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Yuk
@oachkatzlsmum 6 күн бұрын
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Should I have mentioned the jam jar to be empty, before adding those things? I prefer not to eat them, although probably some proteins contained... 😉 But I love to find out what’s behind those things. By the way: What does Yuk stay for?
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
@@oachkatzlsmum Bleuw
@oachkatzlsmum 7 күн бұрын
Christmas Day, in between nightshifts, try to rest and can’t get those lime green boxers out of my mind… 😂 Thanks for that, Xavier 😅😘
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
I won't even mention what I nearly uploaded in relation to those green boxers. the world just couldn't face it...
@oachkatzlsmum 6 күн бұрын
@ 😂😘
@gabrielcourie8608 7 күн бұрын
A very merry Christmas for all of you too
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you gabriel and thank you for being a part of this great bonsai community. God bless
@GrowingBonsai 7 күн бұрын
HoHoHo. Happy Hibernation and merry christmas!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank yous o much Jelle. You have made this bonsai year really special and I am very happy that we met and you got to share 3 breakfasts with me in one sitting! My thoughts remain with you both over this festive period. Definitely a time to sit back and leave the channel alone :)
@maryweber4176 7 күн бұрын
You have a lovely family Xav. Happy Christmas to all of you. Nothing better than having family around.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
So true Mary - hopefully Zita was looking downand smiling...especially as I won the family poker game last night :)
@randysmith1723 7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the great videos and content for 2024! Merry Christmas Xavier! I hope you and your family have a fantastic 2025, and I can’t wait for all you’ve got coming up for the channel! And thanks for showing my white pine too! 🪴🎅
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you randy. Without your support I would be just another old man talkign to himself aimlessly. All the best for you and your family in 2025
@joekerr5152 7 күн бұрын
A welcome surprise seeing my trees in this otherwise great video! 😂 merry Christmas Xav and god bless!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
You need to finish the year off on a high - that's why your trees were on the episode :)
@sueb1317 7 күн бұрын
Very Merry Christmas to you and your Family Xavier! I hope it is filled with love, joy and peace! Thank you for a fun, interesting, educational (and sometimes whacky) 2024 bonsai year. I love the progress that you have made with Tony's trees - really makes me smile to see them. Very nice styling on your Scots pine. I definitely agree with leaving the lower sacrifice branch on for a couple of years - Scots pines are slow to thicken and show taper.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
You have been aloyal supporter and an important member of our communtiy. Thank you so much Sue. i pray this festive season sees you full of cheer and alcohol...and food. God Bless
@misupport6735 7 күн бұрын
😆
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025.
@rtregear 7 күн бұрын
Xavier, thanks for another year of bonsai wisdom. Have a great Christmas. 'See you' in 2025. Roger.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
You are far too generous to me but thank you - it shall go toward my fertilser fund for 2025. i am determined to improve that aspect of my bonsai garden. All the best for this festive period. God bless
@KennetDeBondt 7 күн бұрын
About the pine: wasn´t the front the other side?😊
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
You know me...always changing my mind and forgetting what I planned :)
@blakethompson9828 7 күн бұрын
God Bless....
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for your support and thank you for your wonderful blessing. I pray this Christmas period finds you and your family safe and prosperous for 2025. God Bless
@blakethompson9828 7 күн бұрын
God rest ya Toni..!!!😔😔
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
I passed on our thoughts and best wishes to his family yesterday. merry Christmas Blake
@blakethompson9828 7 күн бұрын
Hey Xavier use that low so called sacrificial branch as a back branch to give depth to the main structure
@blakethompson9828 7 күн бұрын
If ya want, you can call it the ; Blake branch...😂😂😂
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
That is definitely in the back of my mind. i actually editted out all of the chat that went on when I was discussing that as an option. I shall remember that term 'blake branch' :)
@akindofmagick1 7 күн бұрын
Please do a short on your favorite tools, and another on your wire caddy and the best wire type and sizes for beginners!!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
For you - anything :) Just let me have a couple of weeks off first. Cheers
@akindofmagick1 7 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas, Xavier!! Here’s hoping you hit 25,000 subscribers by this time next year!!
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
I just pray I can continue to enjoy the support of thjuose subscribers who have given me such joy in this new phase of my life. All the best for 2025
@Bonsaicrazy 7 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas xav mate 👊👊 to you and the family 👊
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Andy and thank you for all your support. Lookingforard to repotting my maple in your pot. All the best for Christmas
@Bonsaicrazy 6 күн бұрын
@ 👊👊
@stevemorgan9687 7 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas xav may Santa bring you wonderful trees then I can watch the inevitable videos .
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you Steve - I did indeed get two very interesting Bonsai gifts. A replacement dremmel and a Bonsai Game...may make an interesting video :)
@dkstott29 7 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas from Connecticut 🎅🤶🎅🤶🎄🎄🌳🌲
@judybuonocore1682 7 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Dave and Kathy
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Thank yous o mcuh for all your support and I pray 2025 find you and your family in good health. God Bless
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025 Judy
@johnrb9397 7 күн бұрын
The true meaning of Christmas is celebrating the gift of love, hope, and joy through Jesus' birth. It's a time to reflect, share kindness, and cherish those around us.
@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6 күн бұрын
I had the joy of joining my children for Midnight Mass and hearing their wonderful voices singing out loudly from the choir. We got back home at 3am and then had a day of joy with my family. I feel blessed by the things Our Lord has given me. All the best to you and your family this Christmas period. God Bless