We FINALLY Broke Ground on Eisei-en Kyoto Bonsai Garden | Life in Kyoto | Ep. 8

[@wjhdrew]

Thanks for the documentation and sharing the journey. It’s an inspiration.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Amazing watching the care used for transplanting these two trees :)

[@johncloud8161]

Great News! Congratulations Bjorn

[@pred7949]

Nobody does it like the Japanese. What an example to the rest of the world. The way you humbly capture their sencerity and respect is also very well done, they are lucky to have an ambassador like yourself.

[@creperanch8968]

Just incredible trees! like you i found the root ball of the cherry surprisingly small but i wouldn't dare doubt the pros. Stunned by the beauty in the form of the cherry too, just a magical addition to the garden, and the maple doesn't look too big with the backdrop of the gardens in the surrounding houses. Merry Christmas to you and the family, and best wishes for the coming year

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looks impressive

[@lemoncellimochiblu100]

I’ve been waiting for this update! Really enjoying your Kyoto vlogs 😊

[@hsvfanjan17]

The trees look magnificient! Can't wait to see what the finished property is going to look like, especially in a few years when things have "settled in" :)

[@raynorris135]

Thanks Bjorn for sharing this placement and planning of the 2 new trees. Merry Christmas to you, Nanxi, Luna and Momo. The New Year is coming with great excitement

[@MultiVic1982]

Nice trees, the garden will look amazing.

[@snox7320]

Another great insight into you and your families journey .have a great Christmas and here's too 2025 .

[@nineteen1986.]

Really great to follow your journey! So beautiful to see that you are following and realizing your dream. You are an example for me to realize my own dream place. Also beautiful to see with how much attention and care the trees have been planted 🙏 Everything will be fine with your trees. The root ball is really not too small. My trees that I planted like this I did for the first 2 years made sure that they got extra water, especially in the summer. I will definitely keep watching and follow your story.

[@SpecialSP]

I'm still lovin' this!

[@robertobreglia9224]

Bjorn thank you very much for sharing this fantastic video,it was very exciting to see the planting of these two wonderful trees. I wish you and your family a peaceful Christmas and a fantastic new year!👍👍😍🎄🔝

[@SRM_NZ]

I'm interested in knowing why they have used wood to protect the planting mound and the top of the root ball...in all my years in the garden I have never seen this method used before?

[@mello4459]

Finally🎉

[@johnpienta4200]

Congratulations man!

[@marshmallowbop]

Hey Bjorn, could you consider reuploading Episode 6? I'd love to watch the full series :)

[@kl5818]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Rene_Voortwist]

I've seen lots of videos on Japanese garden design and what strikes me is that they plant trees like this so shallow. I should expect trees like this to be planted deeper. I guess they a good reason to do so. After all, they are professionals. Great to see the start of building your new garden and house. Wish you and your family all the best for 2025!

[@watsup6084]

When visiting Japan I would love to visit Esei-En. Will it be open to the public when completed or book a visit in advance? Definitely a place worth visiting when in Kyoto. Thanks for the videos

[@arinmeep]

can’t wait to see how this progresses in 2025 :)

[@fredmanfv]

Beautiful trees. So they left the root wrapping on to desolve naturally...? What do they use as wrapping?

[@SRM_NZ]

It's known as 'ball in bag'. While in some parts of the world they call it hessian other countries call it burlap...It is used so you do not have to disturb the root ball when planting....it's a natural material that will break down quickly while allowing new feeder roots to grow right through it. Usually once the root ball is planted the top rope and burlap are cut to ground level so as not to create a 'wicking' effect from the burlap....It has been found the burlap will draw water from the lower roots up the burlap and into the atmosphere if not cut back...which can kill the plant.

[@gregoryh4601]

Bjorn what will go where the Orange made shift Fence Be? Very awesome two Tree ? Thanks. Gory

[@anilkumarn6091]

Whst is the costing for both plants bro

[@DaveBones-mi3iz]

What is happening to the orange fence on the right side of the perimeter? Is that boundary your neighbours if so how will you over come that problem. In the U.K. boundary disputes are legendary the cause of so much disharmony.

[@EiseienBonsai]

Haha we own that fence and the plants on the other side of it. Both will be replaced with a very beautiful traditional Japanese wall.

[@danhip2442]

The neighbors also have very beautiful trees. But I really don't like this fence.