How To Build A Bonsai Bench 🔨*EASY*

[@maryweber4176]

Adam, you clearly enjoy bonsai, it shows on your face. I can't help but smile just watching your enthusiasm. Love the benches.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thank you Mary 🤗🌳♥ I do love it!

[@blairmarriott3737]

You can also get a bit of string or wire between small gap between the planks to tie any pots to the bench if you feel they might blow over . Looks great

[@notionbonsai]

Nice! Thanks for that tip! 😁

[@a2sunnytx]

Thanks, I could run irrigation in that gap.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Brilliant little set of display benches and should make your life easier. I do love that rose Adam :)

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you Xavier! 🤗🌹🌳

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome Adam, great benches and watering can!!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Nigel! The watering can is the perfect size!!

[@bikegeist]

Well made. The video as well as the bench.

[@WanderingBobAK]

No Adam, you are not a carpenter ... but you envisioned it, planned it, organized materials, experimented with tools ... AND BUILT IT! Excellent! Such a massive improvement over cluttered stuff on the floor. You can even put more storage shelving underneath. a tarp or old mini blinds along the front the block of the visual of clutter even more. That'll make the landlord happy too!

[@svetvasyl9946]

What a nice person!

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@kevinosborn7714]

Thank you! I have been over thinking the shelf's and you put it in a better perspective! My wife and I enjoy your videos and enthusiasm. We watch you, Nigel, and Peter Chan.

[@notionbonsai]

Awe nice! I love Peter and Nigel's videos too!! 🤗Good luck with your Bonsai bench!

[@kuriseon]

Omg this was such a great video. I mean, building a bench isn' hard. But turning it into a multifunctional bonsai space is such a great idea!! Great video, and can we PLEASE have an update on your tree collection? 👉🏻👈🏻

[@CaptainFuzzzy]

You’re doing great!! Can’t wait to see how your Bonsai art grows.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks so much! I will always be learning 😄🪴

[@lisawagner6076]

I love what you did here! At 61 years old, I really appreciate not having to bend over to water and tend to plants. It's a fabulous design. Could you do a video, a tour of all your plants? I am sure we would all love to see them and it would be a great way for you to keep track of the growth of your trees if you did the tours like once a year or so.

[@raymondplodzien7459]

A few years ago I made a rather complicated bench. I intended to make one early this year but didn’t. Now I am glad I waited. I really like your design Adam!

[@DeciduousSnurb]

I love that Haws watering can. After seeing how much Nigel S. liked his I wanted to give it a try. Two years ago every place online was sold out and it seemed that the particular model had been discontinued. Luckily after a few months of searching I found a place in Canada that was selling them but I had to pay extra for International shipping (Living in U.S.) but after getting the watering can I realized it really is as nice as Nigel says it is and was worth it. Glad to see Haws is still making them as I have seen a few new places online selling them again and buying a backup can is tempting, or 2.

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Plan on doing something similar for my trees im honestly really excited to see what this hobby does for my outlook on alot of things (as well as help with my ability to be patient) 😂

[@notionbonsai]

Ah nice one! I'm sure you could make one better than mine!

[@robertwhiteley-yv1sy]

Great job.

[@MatthewLeeman1990]

Nice one Adam!! Great video!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much Matthew 🤗

[@heidizwaenepoel7355]

Hi Adam, saw this video when it got out, but now I want to make a bench. So your video inspired me. Do you have anything in mind, you would have done differently after almost 8 months of using it ? Still happy with it or already have made any improvements ? I ordered cinder blocks and similar wooden planks and planning on making it into a bench in a couple of days. Thank you for the inspiration and advice 🙏🍀

[@jeremycox4438]

Fantastic thank you , i did it and its great for my bonsai 😊 , Jem

[@KleinBonsai]

Love this! I have a similar video that I am busy editing. It is just taking me a bit longer than I expected May all your trees grow and be super happy on their new bench 🌳🌱

[@mandyhernon2238]

A couple of tips on bench growing. Change trees weekly and rotate so nothing gets used to being against a wall. Keep growing.xx

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Matthew! Looking forward to your video also!! 🤗🌳

[@donnadornbusch6738]

Great job

[@Ad_DOOM]

love it. you should slap a bit of paint on those blocks though. they'd look really smart

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Adam! I did consider it! Though I like the workbench look of the blocks as they are 🤗(Over time the paint may flake off too)

[@georgeguilhermest6]

Very good i like the idea🙂

[@keepingitkoi]

You can certainly tell your not a builder 😂 but the end result will do ya nicely bud great job 👍 really love your recording and editing skills 👍 wish my videos came out as good as yours 😊👍

[@darleneallen9155]

Thanks!

[@meltdowngrfx969]

Good to see how you approached building this bench. Recently I have been thinking about building a small outdoor bench for my trees so this video post was perfect timing! Thanks for sharing.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one!! Good luck with your bench building!!

[@gayefanner731]

Quick tip, those blocks are ROUGH on the hands! Wear gloves! ✌️

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Superb job Adam, looking great. But you will soon need another one 😂😂😂

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Jason 🤗 I might do!! 😅

[@lesleygraham1588]

What a really fantastic video, I love the bench!

[@fredgrech1498]

Great job Adam I done the same thing myself

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one Fred!

[@mariacaridadegama8680]

Good organization and the plants look beautiful. Enjoy.👌

[@Bowman11111]

This is a brilliant channel, love the Itoigawa bonsai videos, look a getting 1 ot 2 where did you get yours.

[@PSPMHaestros]

Looks nice! A coat of exterior varnish, boiled lindseed oil or simmilar would help to protect the wood even further

[@BonsaiArtbyPradeep]

Nice work ❤

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you 🙂

[@dreamingofbonsai]

That’s an awesome bench! Great work, thank you for sharing your process! It’s inspiring me and gives me some great ideas on how I could build a bench for myself in the coming weeks!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you Dave! Please let me know when you build one! I'd love to see it!

[@dreamingofbonsai]

@@notionbonsai I will do for sure!!!

[@Chercher4848]

Great job Adam! Definitely you will enjoy your trees up on a shelf. 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Cher! 🙂

[@HendraLampand]

Cara Membuat Bangku Bonsai Thank you my friend

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@giulianapazziniyamadoriita8527]

Bellissimo .... Ottimo meraviglioso ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tacobonsai]

looks great! wishing i had the space. those little pots in the blocks themselves are so cool

[@Vaasth]

looks nice, I want something like that, but I only have small balcony :( maybe at some point in the future

[@notionbonsai]

Maybe you can make a small one on the balcony!

[@Vaasth]

@@notionbonsai hmm, I was thinking maybe set the shelf against the railing, wouldnt risk the weight of the concrete blocks there, as for now, I have some plastic shelfbox that is meant to be for storage or something like that, it is quite decent, but it limits the height of the trees

[@johng3669]

Currently I have a budget friendly bench of pressure treated 2x6 boards stretched across 2 saw horses, and a low raised step bench made of 4 blocks standing up and 2 laying down with an oak wood pallet I cut in half (half on top step and half on the lower step). Very low to the ground but keeps the plants off the ground and a little easier to take care of. Also fits perfectly in a small area next to my shed door.

[@Michael-yt3wz]

Awesome display. Nice job sir. Keep the updates coming.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Michael! 🤗

[@itmaslanka]

Great job ! I have to put a no more order as I’m out of room !

[@DrunkBonsai]

Very efficient use of that space. Well done.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much man!

[@RyanFish825]

Nice work Adam! Much better now they are off the ground! Everything is looking really great this season. Thanks!

[@matthewpedigo2149]

make some bonsai boxes with the left over planks.

[@grahammorris1997]

I would treat the cut ends of your decking boards with end grain seal, other wise rot will get into the exposed untreated centre of the boards. Various companies manufacture it. Made my staging with the same materials 18 years ago. I give it a coating of decking stain each year. This year I stripped the build up back to the original surface and retreated it.

[@Bowman11111]

Thanks

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Steve! Thank you so much for your support 😄🌳❤️

[@calmdymon]

Hi I love your Chanel ! I thought frost will go down to the ground, so isn't it safer to keep it on the bench over the winter?

[@WrenBonsai]

Great job Adam, some good ideas re storage and good to hear the view perspective too.

[@minhle-lh2ls]

💯💯💯💯💯 😊 I love it

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks!!

[@Sebastien-yz5hl]

Magnifique ❤merci

[@notionbonsai]

Merci!!

[@arditajulianftkhurohman6648]

does the wood rot easily? especially with continuous watering maybe moss will grow and so on I think galvanized iron is more sturdy but to save costs the board can be an option good job friend👍

[@natrjack965]

Job well done, adam. looks great 👍 👌

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Michael! 🤗

[@djbeard22]

Nice build I never thought of that I will definitely keep it in mind I would plant some ferns in the hole's of the bricks just because it's me hahaha

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks DJ! Ohh cool idea! I'd rather have the storage though 😋

[@aislingseward8125]

Love this! Ive used metal racks to help display but keep running into the problem of adequate light. This looks nice and more of a display than storage (mine 😂)

[@enricocassero2948]

Hi, I’ll do the same you did, great inspiration even if you’re so young! Are the boxes 20x40 cm?

[@dannybanks9657]

Hi Adam! i purchased 21 cinder blocks from home depot yesterday. my decking boards will be delivered tomorrow. i will let you know how it goes. i am customizing the build to suit my needs and situation. i appreciate the simplicity and versatility of your design. i am not "handy" at all , but you inspired me to try something new

[@notionbonsai]

Ohh nice!! 😊🌱 How did it go for you??

[@louisilic666]

Hi Adam. Great video, thanks for the insight. Your boxes of substrate - have you made ventilation holes in the boxes? Do you find anything in the boxes grows? As mould from condensation, or weeds? Cheers, Louis.

[@mikec3820]

thats not a bad price for each of those adam. i was just talking to my old lady the other day about these type of benches. i need to replace my old table with the mdf top thats not going to make it long out doors lol. thanks! now i can show here this video and she can see what i meant

[@notionbonsai]

Ah nice one Mike! 🤗

[@harrychristodoulou3782]

A very well done job mate looks great 👍🏼

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Harry! 🤗

[@bonsaitherapy1468]

Good work. I will be needing a bench sooner or later. My table is getting smaller!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Rui! That's how it starts!! Before you know it you'll have 200 trees!

[@Naztalgic]

Looks awesome man!!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much man!! 🤗🌳♥

[@meganosborn6664]

Now my husband is having delusions of grandeur! Thanks! lol Seriously it's brilliant

[@notionbonsai]

Aw haha! 🤗 Thanks so much!

[@user-ln4kl4lz4f]

Perfeito. Não a como visualizar mais o vermelho,Todas tem sua delicadeza.

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🌳

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Looks great Adam I do however think you need lessons in sawing 😂😂 I might make you a special video on it. Looks like both you and Jason need it 😂😂 👍👍👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Andy! I'm not very experienced in sawing wood 😂😂 I did figure out it was much easier to saw at a diagonal than straight across near the end!

[@Bonsaicrazy]

@@notionbonsai I’ll do a lesson for you 😂

[@gayefanner731]

Proper job, Adam! You should have worn gloves! God bless you and your endeavours 🙏✝️ ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

[@attilacsintalan3285]

Nice one Adam ;)

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Attila! 😁

[@kevinmitchell4960]

Personally I prefer single poles benches always look over crowded like a garden centre sales table rather than a display

[@Mr_GlicK]

Hello Notion Bonsai, Seen few videos of yours as they came in recommendations. I noticed that Some of the trees look more older than you ! How's that ? are those you got from shops Or inherited from someone !

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Welcome 😁 Some trees I have developed myself, some are inherited from my grandmother, some are gifts from people and others are bought 😊

[@Mr_GlicK]

@@notionbonsai Ohh That's wonderful :)

[@DawnwoodBonsai]

Ive done a cheaper version using buckets instead of blocks xD will get blocks at some point

[@notionbonsai]

Ahh nice one! Whatever works! Blocks are a good job though!

[@deus5185]

🌳

[@notionbonsai]

😊🌳👋

[@natrjack965]

Haws are british as well

[@notionbonsai]

🤗🌳🚿

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@larrysmith937]

You know how to grow bonsai, but your wood cutting needs some work

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Larry 😂 I'll get better with practice!

[@darleneallen9155]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much for your support Darlene!!