Rescuing a Half Dead Juniper

[@alicethemadrabbit1842]

"for some reason people seem to think i can do anything to lost causes." -completely saves a lost cause.

[@alfamonk]

Bonsai flex

[@michealdrake3421]

"It's a good reason, I'll give them that."

[@mikaelpalm2130]

"There is no such thing as an impossible tree" Inspiring.

[@gpcheng87]

"This is a lost cause." *Starts saving it.*

[@christinalw19]

Amazing. Simple yet masterful.

[@Nantosuelta]

I only had to listen to him speak for a few seconds to decide that I like this man.

[@dominiccavalle2002]

Love watching a master at work!

[@christinalw19]

Ditto 😉👍🏼

[@lulanm9000]

Same!

[@Emtbtoday]

I've followed him since 2013 some of the trees he has created have been outstanding! I have a double of this juniper he's doing I got a beautiful informal upright with really nice jigs and a nice shari!

[@acollins7467]

I went from listening to music to watching wood burning and carving videos to this and I this I found my happy place

[@Msfinable]

The amount of passion AND shade is unparalleled 😂

[@austynross]

Look, everyone knows that if your husband is mowing the lawn and knocks your tree off the plinth 3/4 of it will die. Was that half a decade ago? Yes. Is half of the tree rotted away because of neglect? No. iT wAs DeFiniTely ThE laWnmOwEr BuMp!

[@blastingsound]

@@austynross omg 🤣

[@IAmPattycakes]

He's an expert at trees. Of course he knows the art of some exquisite shade.

[@sylvonlama]

“..general neglect”

[@TinyNorg]

Love how honest he is - 'Yeah they didn't take care of this tree, so much neglect' - 'I'd give it back sooner but they would kill it, ruining all my hard work' Savage comments, tranquil trees

[@staniaj1154]

I have learned many life lessons watching your video's; "every problem has many solutions" "I will be patient and wait for the tree to show me what it needs" "if you don't like one angle, turn it around and look at it from another angle" "Don't be afraid to cut away the big branches to see the trunk...once you find the trunk, you have solved your problem..." You are a master, I appreciate your wisdom and your craft so very much. Thank you.

[@julieisaacson610]

“There is no such thing as an impossible tree”

[@RkoRohan]

And i thought it was a dirty comment

[@katharinameinzer6297]

I will accept that there is no right or wrong way

[@royrogers8088]

I read some comments and so happy to see everybody, respectful and loving this video and this man, but from when he noticed that the dead branch would be in the pot well, it came to my mind exactly use the pots that are on the side. He could’ve put the dirt in there and then place that still at that same angle you know the pots that are turned over like on the side.🎉🎉❤❤

[@davidteeramusic5461]

This camera guy low key has the best gig in the world. Imagine the knowledge he gains every day. Just running the camera and listening to the master speak.

[@brunovilela3619]

God bless the algorithm for introducing me to this channel! I'm fascinated!

[@peterchan3100]

I may be simple but pleasee explain how the algorithm introduced you to our channel

[@brunovilela3619]

​@@peterchan3100 ​Hi! I'm not really sure, but I watch a lot of gardening and botanics videos and one day there was a recommendation for this Juniper video on the side of the screen while I watched a short doc about a Japanese-inspired house in Mexico. It said under the miniature that viewers of that architectural design channel frequently watched your videos as well, so I couldn't resist

[@peterchan3100]

@@brunovilela3619 - Nice to know that.

[@Fragrantbeard]

@@peterchan3100 I also had the video recommended to me by KZbin. I have never watched anything regarding bonsai. I have been watching a lot of videos on vermiculture, permaculture and botany. This is fascinating!

[@kagitsune]

@@peterchan3100 I was watching videos about shoe repair when I saw this video! I think that KZbin's recommendation algorithm recognizes that your channel is a similar type of "slow, master handicraft". :)

[@tackyman2011]

"You don't have to slavishly follow the rest of the bonsai world." The Bob Ross of bonsai.

[@ManoChannelTuNelysk]

I love that kind of thinking from Peter. It helped me a lot in my journey on learning how to take care of and develop my own bonsai.

[@yellowtimergaming]

Happy little trees

[@bruesch]

@@yellowtimergaming underrated comment

[@red9350]

He's so right! I can't stand it when the rest of the bonsai makers whiten the deadwood... It looks so unnatural, only in the desert you'd find that kind of deadwood, it makes no sense in a vase together with moss

[@yellowtimergaming]

@@bruesch Thanks. Been absolutely fascinated by Bob since about the age of 4.

[@oscarfreuler-simons3633]

Me: Right I'm definitely gonna do something productive today. Also me, who has never owned a bonsai or expressed any interest in them before: Wow an hour long video about saving a bonsai? Well looks like we're not gonna have time for any of that other stuff I had planned.

[@markg7508]

I’m gonna smoke another joint to get me to watch the whole video

[@TheGrmany69]

It's escapism. Use this type of videos to relax completely and dissolve mental tension, it works.

[@sibsbubbles]

I've now been binging it. At the very least he really knows what he's doing, and, in the case of the maples, his are just amazing if you get the chance to check out the rest of his videos. His whole nursery is just spectacular. Excellent gardener and Bonsai maker.

[@空ちゃの]

I think it's time for you to start.

[@Amphybun]

When a vid is so well presented its hard to not get carried away with his expertise and enthusiasm

[@ToddBrittain1963]

One of life's great pleasures - watching Peter work with trees.

[@micah_bea]

I feel like some of this process helped me with personal perspectives in unrelated matters. Thank you for describing and explaining so much.

[@LasVegasEDM]

I thought it’s just me☺️

[@rayl7225]

Like we can shape our life as well.

[@clray123]

I feel that makes you a pretentious snob of sorts.

[@NoSaysJo]

@@clray123 ok champ, seems like you're the snob here

[@clray123]

@@NoSaysJo Well, prove it - I'm not making philosophical comments on videos about potted plants.

[@Martin-xd4jl]

Fascinating! If you're going to keep it around for a few months while it settles in, I'd love to see an update video on how it developed before it goes home.

[@tonystewart4113]

Me too. I have a full grown Juniper that I'm nurturing at the moment. I want to know all i can so i don't kill it. I want to make sure she grows to be a beautiful bonsai. Will be watching more of your video for proper care for these beautiful trees.

[@CarrieVogel77]

I was so glad you kept the big dead branch, it balances the tree out.

[@MissE0130]

"It's a bit alive, but not much." Me, after lying in bed watching YT all day

[@jenniferhuang3396]

LMAO me

[@Atlas2040]

Hahaha

[@pink43560]

😂😂😂

[@boyjimini11]

"It came from another nursery." "I don't think the design was very nice." Big guns are out in this video, it's a warzone.

[@KidCity1985]

He's killing me here

[@stuntpenguin]

Next week on GBBO (Great British Bonsai-off)

[@andreatthenight3052]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BennyNeptune]

Bruh he said “general neglect”

[@TheMixedKid]

🤣🤣🤣 Man's wild!

[@LG-jb9zs]

love how this whole video shows the strength of tree roots and demonstrates how they hold soil together, even on a tiny scale

[@thegamethemovie9605]

And then he changed the angle, and I saw hope.

[@dakillah6018]

✨✨✨😎✨✨✨

[@dakillah6018]

Am all about raising hope in the cold ass dry desert . LETS BLESS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Create life out of drought and despair !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justinjones143]

yea it looked pretty dope sitting in the new pot

[@joelok48]

Best KZbin comment 2021. Actually made me cry.....

[@tsetendolmasherpa1]

Waste of time

[@JordanKobra]

What started as a lost cause tree turned out to be a a perfect display of the dualities of life and death. such a beautiful tree

[@AlexBraunton]

I love how he starts the story with "apparently..". I don't believe her either, Peter!

[@peterchan3100]

Ha ha - I have to accept the customer's word.

[@katman734]

My dog ate it! 😄

[@sallyc3678]

Believe me!! My husband was mowing the lawn and backed into the plinth which was in the middle of the lawn and knocked the tree off splitting the trunk about 10 years ago. I know, I was there!!

[@austynross]

It's hard to admit that you've screwed up. I had a lovely triple truck white pine pre-bonsai that was going to be absolutely amazing. I didn't realize how hot it was going to be the week i went on vacation and thought the tree could make it without getting someone to water it. I killed two of the trucks and I'm still nursing it back to health 2 years later.

[@mikeemmons1079]

@@austynross I mostly killed an ivy that was coming along nicely in much the same way. Not as traumatic as a bonsai, but she still hasnt entirely forgiven me a year later.

[@igoropulas]

Master's hand is shaking, but he still gives this tree love and care. I admire how aged people are committed to their craft. This makes me happy.

[@janew2108]

This man could show paint drying and still be interesting. He’s delightful!

[@bourbonfan1]

check out Justin on black opal direct

[@bourbonfan1]

did you see Justin dance?

[@LesleyPB]

I was mesmerised by his shirt. I spent two hours online clothes shopping because flybuys, 4,000 points, offered nothing available, in your area. Good ! I’ll have what he’s having. I want an Hawaii shirt for Winter. Bye bye, fly buys. Fly away.

[@artspectrum2421]

This art seems to attract the most interesting bunch of wholesome people. Sharp knives and caring hands, friends.

[@TheBarry1394]

"just because I havent done videos doesnt mean I had nothing to do". Sir Im compelled to like this video and suscribe even tho I know nothing about gardening

[@valiantdiesel1332]

There's such a lovely wisdom embedded in Peter's words, this man is a Bonsai wizard and my respect for him in unending.

[@slozenger9000]

I'd love to see how it looks in 6 months time!

[@ManoChannelTuNelysk]

Same!!!

[@7evenb]

Dead😂😂

[@GinoG63]

6 months later, is it viewable anywhere?

[@slozenger9000]

@@GinoG63 Sadly not yet. He did revisit some others though.. so perhaps with time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHTUcmefpsp8f5Y

[@sarar1106]

I can't wait, I will settle for a picture

[@wendychandler8304]

What a masterful display of artistry. From a dying tree with more dead wood than living, to a small piece of driftwood miraculously showing signs of health. Your choice of pot and reversal of style are both superb. Thank you.

[@Jojoie]

I loved this video. Speaking on love.. I received the most wonderful gift from my Mother this Christmas. She knows I love bonsai, but had no idea that I watch your videos or how much a Peter Chan book would be worth to me. She found it at a resale shop and thought, "he would like this". Little did she know, I LOVE IT ! Thank you for all the knowledge and inspiration Mr. Chan. This book was Copyrighted 1985, same year I was born. It has been patiently waiting for me all this time. Its in great shape with the dust cover still in near perfect condition! I will cherish it.

[@danutashayler34]

What a great Christmas present. You have a good Mama. This is going to be a good year for you Joel. Congratulations.

[@peterchan3100]

I wish you a long and happy Bonsai journey.

[@johnc6228]

What a great comment. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrmaxime]

My dad did the same thing, found a random bonsai book at a thrift store and bought it for me. Had no idea who the author was and that I watched a bunch of videos

[@asaju3769]

Came for relaxing Bonsai stuff, came with a bonus 1 hour roast session.

[@HiroJJ94]

lmao same, the way he roasted this client almost continuously throughout the video oof I wouldn't want to be them right now

[@MeettheTings]

For salvaging a dying tree, I think the end result is brilliant. I imaging the branch over the "cliff edge" was once flourishing but somehow struck by lightning. Over years, a new branch grew to be the main trunk and flourished despite of the setback.

[@kaloofy3500]

“How can you compete with nature” never truer words lol, this is so interesting! I love hearing his philosophy about his work !

[@jamessteele313]

'There is no such thing as an impossible tree'. Just one of Peter's many nuggets of wisom. I love watching these videos every week. Thanks for great bonsai and life advice. :)

[@HandFromCoffin]

I wish I had this guys general peace and calm.

[@panamared3681]

FYI if you’re trying to fall asleep to this, a guy fires up a dremel at 37 minutes in.

[@skunksskunster4524]

:)

[@Happy_Shopper]

Lmao. That's so fucking funny

[@sxyjimbo]

LOL

[@davidstokes925]

I would have a hard time falling asleep to pretty much any of his videos...

[@feilong29]

LMAO!

[@marcdenton2996]

Are you kidding me? Nothing in these videos is boring. Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.❤️

[@circusberserkus]

I assumed this video was like 10 years old, but then I saw it's only from a month ago and that made me feel happy 😌

[@darrellr1362]

Your artistry is amazing. At the start, I could not have foreseen anything close to what you achieved with this tree.

[@tobuslieven]

3:33 It's amazing how much difference you make with one move like that. It looked impossible to me before, but after that I could see the possibilities.

[@alicia.katharina]

This shows so well that a change for the better doesn't always have to be gentle :) Beautiful video!

[@cecilyerker]

This man’s steady patience is such a good example to others

[@martineseeyave747]

" To every problem, there is more than one solution".. " This is ordinary.. just an informal upright tree.. there are hundreds like this.. but if I use it like this.. that would be something special.. So you don't have to follow slavishly what the bonsai world does.. you can do what you like. Break new grounds, create new trends". Love your approach Mr Peter Chan!!!!

[@thewolfmasters]

"I never waste any wire" that is so cool. I felt this tree so much before it was cut, the cascade design, the deadwoog on the lower side... even with the ripping of some branches. I would honestly be willing to pay about 500 Euro for a tree that is a bonsai but (got neglected against a wall) if it looked that wayThe tree has and had so much spirit. I love it

[@andreaarmani3123]

You can't complain that your customers believe you can do anything with they trees if you show us a make over like this. probably, if i bring you a potato you'll transform it in a piece of art

[@peterchan3100]

Ha Ha - I will give you some chips !

[@CalPhotoGuy]

So as you can see we started with a potato and now have this beautiful cascading juniper.

[@MissBeeBonnet]

I love that even the rot and dead parts of the tree can become part of the art, and seen as beautiful… it’s wonderful! I have always found decay strangely beautiful, and the idea of the story of the tree’s hardship being made part of the piece just… makes me really happy? ^w^

[@NidokingOtsutsuki]

"i havent carved this tree, how can you beat nature?"

[@jedaaspiras4324]

I could hear him talk all day long. So grateful for his knowledge & patience🙏🏼

[@sergeantsarcasm7]

There is something so lovely and inspirational about using "faults" of the tree, like the dead parts, and using it to turn it beautiful in potentially numerous ways! It looks lovely! I think I would have loved to see it as a cascade like in 5:10 also.

[@barit924]

I love all your “classes,” but these rescue/restylings may be my favorites. Fascinating to share in your thought processes. Thank you, once again!

[@kagitsune]

When he went in with the knife like a mad lad, I knew this man was a master of his craft. Doing something delicate and complex with a casual air means someone has put in their 10,000 hours. And several *different* experts to work on one tree! Amazing.

[@xib]

I don't even know how I got here. KZbin recomendations are a mystery to me but I did to my own suprise enjoyed this video quite a bit.

[@karadagidenbalik]

Watching a master (on my very personal view) harshly bending a well suffered bonsai but also appreciating him and knowing that he would not hurt it.

[@lou1958]

I did not intend to watch this entire video, but not only was I compelled to watch it all, I subscribed and liked as well. Never would have thought.

[@jeweled172]

I never expected to sit through this entire video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him expose new potential to this tree.

[@henrycorbitt2244]

Excellent quote. “Takes a long time to grow so why throw it away.”

[@gregwein1]

This is one of the best videos you have ever done. I was amazed that you considered a literati style - something I almost never see. The end result was superb. Great job, and thank you for all the great lessons!

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

I have never genuinely enjoyed watching someone work as much as this. 💜 He is magical. What a beautiful vision for a tree in desperate need for one.

[@SerpentineSilk]

Please don't stop doing what you do.... There have been days when I was too depressed to want to get out of bed... Then I watch one of your videos on my phone and before I know it, I'm working on my own trees...❤...love and abundance on your house .

[@BrandonCase]

“For some reason people think I can do something for lost causes..” 1:57 “There is no such thing as an impossible tree.” 😅😭 excellent man

[@F417H]

🌿💚🌲💚🌿

[@S....]

Because he contradicted himself after less than 2 minutes?

[@BrandonCase]

S. - He’s humble...

[@S....]

@@BrandonCase For two minutes?

[@BrandonCase]

S. - The first statement is humble, downplaying his skill. The second statement is gracious, supporting the trees potential.

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

I imagine in the days before television and newspapers that people could sit around a master like this in reverence just watching him tend his trees.

[@sweetcornwhiskey]

Somehow I ended up here. I don't know why or how. I don't watch any bonsai, gardening, or any related content at all whatsoever. Yet here I am, and I'm glad I found this masterpiece.

[@beckyunsatisfiedcustomer6391]

Love this guy!!!! He's knowledgeable and takes his craft seriously

[@jennifertucker107]

I love the "bonsai hospital" episodes.

[@shoetoe4311]

Funny my first thought was how beautiful that bonsai is. I like the contrast of the dead part to the live part. Shows what I know. 😂

[@dougg1075]

Like the way your camera guy gets in there when he can to help. Good man

[@kimgalea6529]

Nothing you teach us is boring! I thank you so much for letting us look over your shoulder and learn❤

[@RapturedforYeshua]

I had no idea how relaxing it would be to watch someone work on a Bonsai. You have a new subscriber.

[@garrysekelli6776]

Till the psycho fired up the Dremel. I thought I was in a dentist's office.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

Calling a tree's set up "radical" really shows that everything is about perspective. Also, it's an hour long video and I have every intention of seeing it all the way through. Nothing is boring! Really liked the angle with the dead part pointing left.

[@nickr2687]

That moss is gorgeous, I wish I could get moss like that growing on my bonsais in southern california

[@BCSoHappy]

I live in a temperate rain forest, Nick. I wish it were in the US, so I could send you some. Is there any place in WA that you could contact for some? But then you'd have to discover how to trick it into thinking that it is still in a Temperate rain forest and not in beautiful sunny S.Ca

[@samj530]

Look on the north side of trees in parks for moss. Collect some, puree in your blender or food processor with buttermilk & apply the concoction to the soil surface. Mist daily. Et voila!

[@sugarpeas45]

@@samj530 it’s the weather here. Southern California is actually quite arid. Makes it difficult to reliably sustain moss on a bonsai, especially if the bonsai is being kept in direct sunlight.

[@ernsthaft919]

"look at that beautiful effect nature has created!!!" *pokes the wood with a knife like a maniac* 😂

[@george-1961]

I used to buy from you when I was in Enfield over 20 years ago and drive all the way to your shop in Surrey. I have a Chinese Jupiter bought from you that only now I've decided to start on it.

[@antonisanagnostopoulos4809]

I cannot thank you enough for all of the videos you have created to share your vast experience. I’m barely a beginner and have absolutely fallen in love with trying to recreate natural in a little pot. Bonsai is magical!

[@stefanfranke1724]

Giving out life lessons as he goes...! Like; changing the angle often helps, there is always more than one solution, keep open minded...and you show why it's important to do so. Great end result! I'm very glad I found your channel, thank you for all the work you put into the trees and your videos!

[@kenninast]

I really like this combination of half-cascade and literate style, where the half-cascading part is deadwood. Very nice! Great idea!

[@bo_392]

"it looks like a bird sat on it - and compressed the whole thing." hahaha 🤣

[@jaimethiessen]

He has used that line a couple of times. I get a kick out of it every time.

[@PallasAthene12]

I have an olive tree (regular size) and couldn’t understand how I kept finding broken branches on it until one morning I saw the fattest woodpigeon crash land on it!

[@imshaunnurse]

@@PallasAthene12 😂😂

[@hiltongiesenow2895]

One of my best bits is the little tiny spider at 34:36! Amazing video though - thank you for saving this beautiful tree!

[@melvyntoppo678]

You make it sound so simple and your voice is always reassuring. I like the way you take us through the Video as if I was physically present in your classroom. Thank you.

[@bonsaibob8253]

From an ugly duckling to another beautiful piece of Bonsai Art. As always Peter and his crew are amazing. Thank You

[@sidewayspagan9221]

The world needs more of this.

[@AutomticHeart]

Watching a 55min long video is a tiny step of patience to mastering the art of bonsai.

[@codyohara2027]

Absolutely loved every minute of this video! Please before you give it back to the client would you be able to do an update video??❤

[@magnus_cockstrong]

when there is long and tedious work like cleaning the dead wood I find from other youtubers I watch that showing the work being done in high speed time lapses can be very interesting and educational.

[@jwkoeniger]

Absolutely LOVE what you did here. Every step of the way, your thoughtfulness and consideration of your customer...well done, Sir!

[@lefthandluke8923]

TBH, this is probably my favorite video of all from this channel. I learned so much. Just amazing. Thank you!

[@ishboh]

I know this guy has probably been doing this for decades and its probably simple to him but when he changed the whole angle of the tree my mind was blown

[@geraldtanck]

Its so relaxing to hear him talking & patiently explaining as he goes about saving the tree.. makes me wanna go get the dremel & do some carving.. any carving!!

[@christopherwelford8401]

My first time here....lovely voice and you van tell youve been in the UK forever....saying things like "gubbins" lovely and amazing vision with the tree.

[@nysios5159]

"You don't have to follow slavishly...break new ground, create new trends" Very well said, this applies to so much more than the world of bonsai.

[@saqlesaoul223]

whatever the subject is its always the best entertainment when you watch someone who genuinely loves what he does that much

[@khaley37781]

I just want to say, sir, how very much I enjoy your videos! I always learn something new. And it is engrossing to watch you create a new arrangement or rescue a "lost cause." Thank you for posting these. They mean a great deal !

[@pattweimer9268]

This young man is very talented artistically. His ideas for the design was wonderful. Also love his sleeves. Interesting tats. Keep him on camera. You &he are a team Mr. CHAN.

[@KuroHebi]

Hi, Mr. Chan! I love the vibes you radiate when you work your magic on bonsai trees. You have this way of expressing yourself that is captivating and calming at the same time. You seem very wise, which is a trait I can appreciate in a person. As it so happens, I'm also the proud owner of a bonsai tree. It's been pretty hard to keep it happy during the cold winter but it'll survive for the spring. Your video has educated me in ways of styling my bonsai and taking good care of it. I just wanted to say thank you for existing. :)

[@HamburgerAmy]

i love that the hour long video summarized is, listen to your tree and let it be how it wishes only helping where needed. ♥

[@annermel9121]

This guy is the Bob Ross of bonsai! Love it.

[@karlabollinger5331]

Seeing you re-make this little tree made my heart sing. What a wonderful hobby. I have always loved trees and the bonsai gives a whole new meaning. The drift wood is a great landing for a little bird.

[@ElvianEmpire]

30:10 new zealand sphagnum moss is also used as a substrate for carnivorous plants. very nice video to rescue the tree.

[@LeeLuvsTea]

Bonsai is completely explained to me without explaining a thing. Thank you!!! ❤ I am now just so happy watching this.

[@6884]

I have no idea how I ended up here, but I regret nothing of the last 55 minutes (and 29 secs). Thanks for your mastery! I wish we could see a before/after photo at the end

[@JusticeReigns]

Dudes voice is freaking awesome.

[@darleneboyd1437]

Thank you for all the close-ups of wiring, etc. Love to hear your thinking and processing as you work.

[@jeii8841]

Genius at work! So informative and his voice just makes you want to listen to every thing he says !! When he put it at a different angle I was like wow!!!

[@kathleenwhite9741]

I love the transformation! Thank you Peter for giving this lovely tree a new lease on life! 💕👍😀

[@leslienakagawa8747]

🎉congratulations! An amazing save! I love that you allow the tree to determine your design. Such a wonderful artist you are!