SIMPLE bonsai technique to mature your bonsai tree sooner | how to develop a bonsai apex

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Blue Sky Bonsai

Blue Sky Bonsai

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@bigspender107
@bigspender107 2 жыл бұрын
The best explanation you will find on the internet of how to create an apex. Well done Dave
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kumarlo, I appreciate that!
@thenaturecreater8906
@thenaturecreater8906 2 жыл бұрын
You know is a good day when Dave uploads a video! Perfection as always! Thank you for shearing your knowlegde!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comments. Just wondering about the wording on the thumbnail on this video... did the technique surprise you?
@thenaturecreater8906
@thenaturecreater8906 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai as a beginner. I dident know about this technique. And I always have wonder how i am going to make the top of my trees. So now i know. Thanks
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@thenaturecreater8906 brilliant - I'm so happy to hear it was helpful.
@johnstarkey4959
@johnstarkey4959 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, was getting concerned about not seeing anything from you for a while , glad to see this today 👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks, yes I've had a tough summer for a few reasons but it's good to be back with this video!
@yoteslaya7296
@yoteslaya7296 2 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered how dome tops were made. Thanks for the lesson
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
thanks - I'm glad I could explain it for you!
@dotta4763
@dotta4763 5 ай бұрын
This is hands down the best and most informative bonsai channel out there
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 5 ай бұрын
@@dotta4763 thanks so much! Hehehe maybe I should publish a book?!
@dotta4763
@dotta4763 5 ай бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai I’m sure it would sell well
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 5 ай бұрын
@@dotta4763 thanks! Watch this space!!!
@BackGardenBonsai
@BackGardenBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Dave! That 3d wizardry was next level. 👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Ian! I had to learn some new software for that 3D model, not sure if I'll do that again! pruning and repotting is 100% more relaxing 😊
@sbragaglia
@sbragaglia 2 жыл бұрын
Over the top! Virtual blackboard TM was very effective in grasping the technique, then it was a breeze to follow your steps on the olive! A few more years before I’ll be ready for this… but here I come!😊
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stefano! Yeah that 3D animation and the virtual blackboard took about 6 weeks to learn, construct and perfect... not sure if I'll do that in a video again!
@sbragaglia
@sbragaglia 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai sounds just the right thing to do for a video: well done! (And I can understand why you’d rather not do it again!) indeed a pleasure for the viewer!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@sbragaglia thank you! Well I'm glad my efforts have been enjoyed anyway 😊
@mattbrennan647
@mattbrennan647 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. Fantastic content (as usual) Thanks, keep growing
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, good to be back!
@carlmcclain6934
@carlmcclain6934 Жыл бұрын
I GET IT! I actually understand...thanks to your wonderful video, how to do this! I swear I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you so so much!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Great! So happy to hear!
@christowalsh8220
@christowalsh8220 5 ай бұрын
The diagrams are very helpful to visualize ! Thanks !
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 5 ай бұрын
@@christowalsh8220 thanks! Glad you find them helpful!
@Laura-fn7dq
@Laura-fn7dq 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Keep up the great work!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
THANKS so much!!
@kevinelkins4667
@kevinelkins4667 2 жыл бұрын
Every day is a school day, some good advice that I will be using soon,thanks
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! When I was young the school only had blackboards and chalk...
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын
Dave's Metaverse becomes real life!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Nigel, I wonder if my metaverse tree is actually a simulation within a simulation?? Btw I saw a different sci fi recently that I thought you might like, it's called Space Sweepers, worth watching if you have a couple of spare hours. I wasn't previously into Korean films or series but this was a very pleasant surprise!
@TheBonsaiZone
@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Thanks Dave, I'll check it out!!
@sueb1317
@sueb1317 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Especially loved seeing when NOT to apply this technique. Super helpful for us newbies!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue! Glad you enjoyed it. When I first started doing this video I couldn't decide whether to put the NOTs before or after the technique. I hope I got it the right way round.
@alanjay5228
@alanjay5228 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been struggling to work out Apex on some of my trees, this video has been really helpful! Many thanks, keep up the good work
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. Yes the upward strut is sometimes what fools us, but literally bending that down horizontally is most of the trick here.
@amaypandey1
@amaypandey1 Жыл бұрын
A rockstar video, this single video kills the entire world of the bonsai net. The most beautiful , informative and productive 10 mins ever spent on the net More power to you dave, keep them coming. You have a subscriber for life
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to browse my other videos!
@amaypandey1
@amaypandey1 Жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai binge watching them 😊
@Tybold63
@Tybold63 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very informative. Also love the new "janitor" (spider)😆.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes it's always good to keep a spider on each bonsai. (But not my doing! they just appear and make their own home...) It's pretty curious how each tree has one spider. I guess they're quite territorial creatures...
@togrowagarden
@togrowagarden 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the 3d model, I was able to think about the crown and pad formation in a new way and get a better understanding of it, great video!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
@jmmvangoor
@jmmvangoor 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, another educational video. Nice to see a video of Blue Sky Bonsai again. Greetings from the Netherlands
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hi JMM, thanks, glad you found it educational! I'll show this tree in another year (or maybe 2) then we can see how the apex has grown over...
@brianparnell2256
@brianparnell2256 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Showed me where I was going wrong with a couple of Juniper trees I’ve just started with. Thanks.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, so glad you found it useful.
@notionbonsai
@notionbonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! Great video! This is one of the best videos I've seen on developing an apex!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, thanks! That's very kind of you! I dare say other artists have surely made more complete tutorials on the subject, but I just felt the need to use a 3D model to show the technique... in books they always show it in 2D...
@angryzombie8088
@angryzombie8088 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been struggling with the Apex question, this simplifies it a lot!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zombie, glad I could help! Yes I see a lot of people are confused about the apex, that was the inspiration for this video. Cheers!
@greasylimpet3323
@greasylimpet3323 Жыл бұрын
Hello again...this made it all very clear. It's not something to be scared of after all, and I don't even really need to wire the top down, because the branches are already flat. It's a Picea Abies 'Ferny Creek Prostrate', informal upright, about 15" high and quite a lot wider. I want to thank you for sharing all this knowledge; it's amazing what you can find on the internet! You've got some lovely trees there, just goes to show you know what you're talking about. Thanks again.
@jacktaylor6190
@jacktaylor6190 2 жыл бұрын
Great technique and explanation!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack! I always appreciate your comments.
@frodokhunt
@frodokhunt Жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it first came out just before the growing season in Australia 🇦🇺 and in just a few months the faster growing trees already have pretty awesome domes , many thanks good sir 👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frodo! So happy to hear how quickly this technique has worked on you more vigorous trees!
@TheBonsaiGarden
@TheBonsaiGarden 2 жыл бұрын
😮 WHAT!!! 😮 Great video Dave. Always superbly thought out, executed and edited. Some insane technical stuff going on here. Truly inspirational. 🙏
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Ahaa so it did surprise you!! 😂 Thanks Jason I really appreciate it. The problem with this style of video is the half century it takes to construct and edit... but I had to give the 3D model a try. It was fun to do even if I decide not to do bother next time!
@PVProduktion
@PVProduktion 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing on every level - thanks!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you PPP I'm glad you liked it!
@christophenoisette3301
@christophenoisette3301 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Dave. Glad to see your vidéos again. Muy interesante, y el 3D nos ayuda mucho para entender la técnica. Well done. Hasta luego y que no nos hagas esperar tanto tiempo. Muchísimas gracias. Saludos desde Francia.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hola Christophe, thanks as always for your kind comments. Me alegra que te ha gustado el modelo de 3D! Saludos
@jeffsansom1304
@jeffsansom1304 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always Dave! Missed your vid’s and glad your back! 😊
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I really appreciate it!
@robcottam2
@robcottam2 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nice to see you again sir. Be well.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob! Glad you enjoyed it.
@naturgeist
@naturgeist 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Finally new Content Once again i am stunned by your video / editing and sound quality. Great Animation aswell 👍🌳
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 glad you appreciate the parts that maybe some others did not notice!
@baldyeti
@baldyeti 2 жыл бұрын
That is some slick info, Dave! Thank you for the big knowledge drop again! I’m diggin the warthog chalk board. You got a laugh outta me with the girl-wire comment…ha! I sure do appreciate you, brother.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy! I bet that girl wire comment has been said many times before but hey it just fit in that moment perfectly... Btw how is your Fukien Tea tree getting on?
@baldyeti
@baldyeti 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai it’s kickin tail, thanks to you. Even with the minimal sun I’m gettin this time of year on top of the globe. I’ll send you a pic or two on the other side!
@KrizzaOne
@KrizzaOne 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome informative video, as always! You run one of my most favorite bonsai channels. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming 😁
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
thanks so much! now that is quite a compliment! the videos will keep coming for sure, but I can't say how long till the next one... maybe quicker if I don't put in a 3D model again! 😂
@KrizzaOne
@KrizzaOne 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai well to be honest, the 3d model is a great addition for sure but I loved your previous sketches almost as much😋
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@KrizzaOne thanks again.. perhaps will return to the 2D whiteboard next time!
@89squall
@89squall 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. Great one!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed them 😊
@joshthom1937
@joshthom1937 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely an amazing and informative video for this stage of bonsai. Truly appreciate it! Thanks again! 🌳
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great feedback! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@Dmoongurren
@Dmoongurren 2 жыл бұрын
Informative video thank you.😁👍🏼
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for your comment! 😊👍
@davemiddleton4971
@davemiddleton4971 2 жыл бұрын
Your movie quantity is low but you make up for it in quality - great stuff.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! Yes I'm not publishing as many videos as I used to, perhaps I need to cut corners on the quality, problem is I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I spend waaaay more time than I should on minor details and editing ...
@Handless_handle
@Handless_handle 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing content as usual!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@bikhanbonsai
@bikhanbonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Satu kata, saya beruntung mendapati channel ini, banyak inspirasi bonsai yg saya peroleh, terimakasih
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih, saya juga senang Anda menemukan saluran saya, salam dari Madrid
@thebb0777
@thebb0777 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very well explained!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@GlowBeets
@GlowBeets 2 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Many thanks !!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! 😊
@alvaroaam1000
@alvaroaam1000 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see new video thanks!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊👍
@falkhammermuller9342
@falkhammermuller9342 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Falk!
@judlpd
@judlpd 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It has helped begin to fill a big gap in my understanding. Would be great if you could reinforce with a couple more actual examples on different trees. Thanks again. Richard
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard. Yes I was thinking of adding the similar work on my itoigawa, but in the end I needed to keep this video shorter... unfortunately you can see viewers dropping off as soon as the animation finishes. The itoigawa work will probably go into a video next year. Thanks for your helpful feedback! 👍
@sueb1317
@sueb1317 2 жыл бұрын
Sure did for me! Thanks so much for your great vid
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sue! What surprised you - how easy the technique is?
@sueb1317
@sueb1317 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai How easy - and how impactful. Can start seeing a dramatic effect in very little time (species dependent of course). Really looking forward to using it when my young trees get to refinement. Great tool for the tool kit when that time comes!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@sueb1317 that's graat to know - thanks again!
@jonnyamos4547
@jonnyamos4547 Жыл бұрын
Great video - thank you!
@johnrb9397
@johnrb9397 2 жыл бұрын
How do you maintain the wind swept look? Grow on the angle?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
There are a few things you can do, including wiring, removing backward facing shoots, and tilting up the pot so that the growing angle is a bit more vertical for most of the year. I did a video on this a couple of years ago if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4WafHZqncipe7M
@HaiHuynh2023
@HaiHuynh2023 2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos, I am still confused about bonsai soil. I have akadama and kiryuzuna, I would like to use it for indoor bonsai, how I can mix them. Should I add some things else on them? Please help me.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! For soil I use approximately 2/3 akadama and 1/3 kiryuzuna. For trees that need more water retention I add some chopped pine bark - but that's only outdoors here in hot Madrid. For indoors, your akadama + kiryu mix will be perfect. You should also use some liquid fertilizer diluted in the water every couple of weeks. HTH
@HaiHuynh2023
@HaiHuynh2023 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your sharing.
@isidroalbertgarcia2396
@isidroalbertgarcia2396 2 жыл бұрын
You are in the right place!!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Isidro! I have to say, David Benavente's garden is definitely the right place!
@Matt6644
@Matt6644 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@johng1097
@johng1097 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip !😊
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, hope ir comes in handy!
@sayediqbel
@sayediqbel Жыл бұрын
Nice technique 👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dirtysouthhc2936
@dirtysouthhc2936 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video this is definitely where I'm at in my game. I've got plenty of established material piscillas and hanokis to work on :) thanks and cheers for Knoxville Tennessee
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Hope it's not too cold there, can't go outside for bonsai work here in Madrid at the moment... too cold and wet
@BonsaiMethod
@BonsaiMethod Жыл бұрын
excellent explanation. thank you.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher I appreciate it!
@RosarioCostanzo
@RosarioCostanzo 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation 🙏
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊👍
@sifisflisk7408
@sifisflisk7408 2 жыл бұрын
Can u make a video on how to make a acer palmatum to bonsai?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Someday I'll do that! But don't hold your breath, my videos take a long time to make ...
@tonycorleone3739
@tonycorleone3739 Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation as always. Mate, do you have never considered make a Tanuki.?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes I've been planning a tanuki for the last year, just haven't had the time to do it. Will get round to it someday, maybe in spring. Thanks again!
@Coffeafdoom
@Coffeafdoom Жыл бұрын
Do you use regular soil or bonsai soil if you train a plant to be a bonsai in a big pot ? :)
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Bonsai soil is quite expensive to use on developing trees, especially akadama, kiryuzuna and kanuma - I save these for my developed bonsai, which are mostly in smaller pots. For developing trees in big pots I still use granular soil because I have observed that it allows the most healthy root growth. So I use a mix of cheap non-clumping non-scented "pink" cat litter, cheap pumice, some perlite, some lava gravel, all seived to about 5mm (1/5 "). It's a mix that I have been recycling and reusing for about 10 years now - each year I add in the used soil from repots and seive out the dust and fines.
@dirtysouthhc2936
@dirtysouthhc2936 2 жыл бұрын
I'll often move my trees out front in front of the stairs so I can look down on top of them when I walk in:) most of the time my favorite view because I can see every Branch at the same time:) this way I know everything is getting Sun. Very helpful information .cheers!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, I shouldmove mine out a bit more.... cheers 👍🍻
@jeffhurst4744
@jeffhurst4744 2 жыл бұрын
Another very informative video. I agree, would rather do guy wiring vice wrapping limbs, especially the thinner/developing ones. Liked that you mentioned style and trunk tapering to get your crown and pad development. Bringing it all together.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Ideally I would have liked to show the end result of the apex on this oleaster, but we'll have to wait a couple of years for that 😊
@jeffhurst4744
@jeffhurst4744 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Have always appreciated and enjoyed seeing the work after a few years. Thence visually tiring the work done and the resulting aspects.
@Rupert88888
@Rupert88888 Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@MrCow579
@MrCow579 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Blue Sky. I just started my journey with bonsai thanks to your channel, and got a japanese maple. The issue I currently have, is that I have no idea how to start shaping the tree.. I would love to have some tips for this!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Cow, It's great to know that you and others are getting into bonsai in relation to my videos. It's a truly fulfilling hobby as well as natural, therapeutic and artistic. Be prepared: You will almost certainly kill a few trees accidentally at some point - it can happen to any of us. But as a hobby once you're hooked, it will stay with you for the rest of your life.. and that is a GOOD thing! For styling your new JM. Autumn is not the best time to do it - enjoy the leaf colors and wait several weeks after leaf-drop. Then you can prune the branches without jeopardizing the tree's health. For general philosophy on why and how to prune your bonsai please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCqcn1rntaKnM0 For winter pruning tutorials, please see these videos: On the tree's health when pruning a maple: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioOyn6miepl9fJY Winter pruning 2021 including a few JMs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXSppqFqmJimi80 Winter pruning 2022 as an update on the trees that you saw in the 2021 video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKC1m3yueMeZmM0 Hope that helps!
@MrCow579
@MrCow579 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai thank you so much!! Is it recommended to try and make new trees out if certain branches that I prune?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrCow579 yes it's a good thing to do, to propagate your tree with cuttings, but keep in mind that most JM cuttings in winter do not root for at least 4 to 6 months. So you could try to plant a few cuttings in water-saturated soil, but also be prepared because many of them fail and don't strike roots. It's a bit hit&miss.
@MrCow579
@MrCow579 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai That's okay! I'll try to see if I can make it work. I'd rather have them fail than to throw them away to begin with. Any extra cutting that does work, is a bonus! :) Thank you so much for your knowledge!
@SVIMXNmtg
@SVIMXNmtg 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave! Stunning videography! Explanations on point, wonderful editing! I will definitely try this dome shape on my olive bonsai i purchased very very cheaply for that it is around 20 years old. I love the 3D model it helped to understand your point a lot better! Which software did you use? I love when you show real pictures or videos of bonsai to underline your explanation. Looking forward to the next video! Btw i really liked your horticulture videos and all the graphics about how to prune or how a tree actually functions, looking back at like literally every video i binged on your channel the only thing i didnt like were your flipchart markers which were empty :P once ill have some money and be out of debt i will send you some! Greetings from Switzerland, Simon.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Simon for your great review! I created the 3D model using clara.io, it took a few months in my spare time to learn and construct the model. I had decided that it would be easier to demonstrate the apex technique in 3D than 2D drawings but hadn't realised how much longer it would take! Yes in some ways I prefer doing the horticultural videos because they are based on repeatable scientific method, with predictable results. The artistic techniques are hard to replicate exactly ftom one tree to the next, since every tree is a different world and potentially a blank canvas. Btw I agree about those awful squeeky whiteboards, they were so bad that afteg doing those videos that's why I decided to go to the virtual whiteboards. Thanks again!
@bobmccarlie382
@bobmccarlie382 2 жыл бұрын
Just curious as what software you used for the animation? Did it come with tree models?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
I used clara.io - there are a couple of tree models but they are terrible so I created this one from scratch. I took me about a month.
@FrancissCruz
@FrancissCruz 2 жыл бұрын
Muy buen vídeo!! Y muchas gracias por los subtitulos en español. Están muy bien traducidos. Enhorabuena!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias! Jejeje la traducción de Google me daba "baúl" para el trunk, o "maletero".. luego para los shoots en vez de brotes me daba disparos! En fin, era imprescindible traducirlo yo. Gracias de nuevo!
@FrancissCruz
@FrancissCruz 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai pues lo dicho, muy buena traducción. Gracias!
@sanjaybaghla1855
@sanjaybaghla1855 2 жыл бұрын
Since a long time ! Sir. 😊🙏
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙏🙏
@duyhailuavlog
@duyhailuavlog 2 жыл бұрын
Xin chào bạn. Tôi đến từ Việt Nam. Quá tuyệt vời
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Cảm ơn rât nhiều ! thanks very much! Greetings, lời chào từ Madrid
@usmanali-tb5qr
@usmanali-tb5qr 2 жыл бұрын
Really nice 💐💐❤️
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! 😊
@Omar-al-Farouk
@Omar-al-Farouk 2 жыл бұрын
Great video friend..👍💚
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
@Omar-al-Farouk
@Omar-al-Farouk 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai u're welcome...🙏
@TecnixX
@TecnixX Жыл бұрын
Great Video! Can you tell me the Name of this software?
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Clara.io - it's amazing. I spent quite some time in summer learning how to use it and constructed this model from scratch. It took weeks.. but I am very satisfied with the result. Wish it had got more views though!!
@billz.3444
@billz.3444 2 жыл бұрын
I hope all is well and new vidoes come out soon.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill, yes all ok here, I'm currently editing my next video as we speak! Editing is always the most time-consuming part...
@billz.3444
@billz.3444 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai Glad to hear and looking forward to it.
@robertobreglia9224
@robertobreglia9224 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you very much for sharing 👍👍👍👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roberto! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
@KpopQueen-2012
@KpopQueen-2012 2 жыл бұрын
Nice information 👍👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@potkosongbonsai1818
@potkosongbonsai1818 2 жыл бұрын
God job👌thank you for sharing it Godbless you🥰
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! You too! 👍
@SysterYster
@SysterYster 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Dave! Nice seeing you again. :) My trees are all getting ready for winter. Only the apple trees, oaks, and elms are still green. :D And they're all way too young for any of these hacks yet. :P But they're growing strong and tall. :) Though I had to cut some of them because of mildew. I got the worse "infection" of them this year. Still, they're growing pretty well, and I just hope it won't stunt the growth of the ones I had to cut too much.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Syster! Nice to hear from you, I'm so glad to hear all your mini trees are doing well. Mildew, it's annoying and a bit unsightly, but thankfully is one of the least dangerous leaf molds. Removing leaves that are infected is okay and shouldn't affect the long term health of the tree. Some of my oaks get mildew, and I don't bother removing the leaves unless they have a different fungus (yellow spots) which oaks sometimes get. What you could do next year is get a plant-friendly anti fungal spray, and spray them in late spring after the new leaves have hardened off, then early summer, then late summer and hopefully the mildew won't get a chance to reappear. Ps. Daughter's 2 turtles doing well and growing bigger! 😊
@SysterYster
@SysterYster 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai I got both the mildew (which spread to almost every tree) and the one with yellow spots as well this year. I sprayed with a fungicide, but it leaves such ugly white spots on the leaves, so I don't really wanna use it if they don't have fungus on them already. :/ I think the issue is that they're on a glassed in balcony, and the air is too still. Any suggestions for fungal sprays? I'd love to try it, if I can find one that isn't making them look ugly, or is too dangerous to our dog. Did I tell you we got a dog? Aww, that's great to hear. :) Turtles are very cute. :)
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@SysterYster I use an antifungal spray that's quite mild so I actually do it 3 times in two weeks. But it doesn't leave any white marks or problems on the leaves. It seems that three times are necessary to remove the mildew, but that works ok. I still carefully remove all the yellow spotted leaves to avoid that fungus spreading. I also found ants on one Portuguese oak with yellow spot, so I suspect the ants might be spreading the fungus- maybe even intentionally as food?? Don't know, but I put some ant powder around the base of all the oaks' pots after that, removed the infected leaves in early September and thankfully it hasn't returned. The fungicide spray is called Algoflash fungicida polivalente, it's made and sold here in Spain. I have another called Jardinero Verde fungicida fungiben lu, also made in another part of Spain, with similar results. They don't smell good so open a window for 5 minutes after spraying. They are not good for animals, but I guess that's only an issue while the spray is still wet on the leaves. After all I have been using these for years and it hasn't affected me! But then I don't go licking my bonsai leaves like a dog might do 😂😝 Enjoy your dog!! We sometimes consider getting one but for various reasons we won't. Maybe when all the kids have grown up and flown the nest 🥰
@bayvlogadang
@bayvlogadang 2 жыл бұрын
Vườn cây cảnh của anh rất đẹp hoa hồng OK
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Cám ơn rất nhiều! Vườn cây cảnh lớn trong video này thuộc về David Benavente.
@심재욱의나무이야기
@심재욱의나무이야기 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
@dirtysouthhc2936
@dirtysouthhc2936 2 жыл бұрын
Is this an actual app you were using by the way? That s*** was rad
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
I used an onlune app called clara.io - see clara.io - but sadly they are closing down the service at the end of this year so I won't be able to use it again. It wirked well for this video though!
@BonsaikelapaBambuApusTangsel
@BonsaikelapaBambuApusTangsel 2 жыл бұрын
Vidio yg sangat luar biasa kawan..!!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih banyak!
@jiijino_bonsai_ch
@jiijino_bonsai_ch 2 жыл бұрын
good video😍😍😍
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@BackSeatHump
@BackSeatHump 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. 🌳
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🌲
@aathaath
@aathaath Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for the lessons! I wish the Hogwarts black board also came with a time travel. "And like everything in Bonsai, be prepared to wait a few years" Wise words hit hard!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And that's a good point about time travel and waiting. But, as I get older, time passes faster and a few years seems to come around quite quickly. Maybe also with too many trees it's quite easy to direct my gaze elsewhere for a few years 🤔
@howardmckeown7187
@howardmckeown7187 Жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai how many are too many in your garden? just curious, i'm one year in and building quite a collection, 95% free of charge😊🤪😜
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai Жыл бұрын
@@howardmckeown7187 Ultimately it depends on your overall circumstances, I have more than 100 potted trees and it's really too many for my current life situation. On the other hand, I really enjoy the time I can spend working on them, so I figure some day I'll have more spare time and will easily handle this many, and more...
@howardmckeown7187
@howardmckeown7187 Жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai thanks for the reply, good luck
@davidmorgan3508
@davidmorgan3508 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, sorry usually see you informative video when you post it. But anyway your video is superb and very well presented. 10/10
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Aussie Dave! I'm glad you made it here, thanks as always for your kind words! Hope all is well with you.
@davidmorgan3508
@davidmorgan3508 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai hey mate, spring time here in Australia 😃. So plenty to do. I have started some tanuki style, but wondering if you have a video on tanuki style 😉 🤔. You would produce a fantastic video. 😉
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidmorgan3508 Thanks for the suggestion! I have a dead juniper from this summer's heatwave so I was planning to use that for a small tanuki in spring. That means no tanuki videos from me for probably 6-12 months, depending on results, maybe 18 months! ☺️ In the meantime I have some other horticultural videos in the pipeline.... but don't hold your breath, my vid production rate is clearly not very quick 🙄
@potkosongbonsai1818
@potkosongbonsai1818 2 жыл бұрын
Hallo sir greeting from Indonesia 🙏
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, and greetings from Spain! 😊
@joelhiggins6156
@joelhiggins6156 2 жыл бұрын
Girl wires are cuter than guy wires 🤭
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes you're right! For that scene I was planning to film my daughter spiral-wiring a branch, but in the end I couldn't afford her financial demand for being in another video!😂😂
@hagakuretv
@hagakuretv 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I didn't watched your videos for months, I was shocked in the first scene how you skyrocketed your garden up haha. Good you mentioned from the beginning that it's not yours ...
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha now that would have been something to show off! Yes I needed to say where I was, don't want to make any false pretences... nor did I want to offend David Benavente of course 😊
@felipeg.3957
@felipeg.3957 2 жыл бұрын
Dave, no subtitles?? 😔
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hola Felipe, estoy en ello... dentro de unos minutos habrá subtítulos en español...
@felipeg.3957
@felipeg.3957 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsaiperdón pensaba que era automático!!! Muchas gracias!!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Spanish subtitles uploaded! Now working on the English ones... 5 more minues...
@felipeg.3957
@felipeg.3957 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai 😁😁😁😁
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@felipeg.3957 No hay problema! Ya no me fio de los subtítulos automáticos, porque muchas veces auto-traducen palabras como "trunk" a "maletero" o "baúl" en lugar de tronco. Luego, he visto "shoots" como "disparos" en vez de "brotes".. en fin, es mejor que hago un repaso completo a la traducción de google antes de publicar en español...
@scipio109
@scipio109 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 😅
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brucedeacon28
@brucedeacon28 Жыл бұрын
👍👌
@brucedeacon28
@brucedeacon28 3 ай бұрын
👍👌🙂
@chasingthefish9042
@chasingthefish9042 2 жыл бұрын
I thought you quit youtube
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
No, I just had a busy summer. To say the least...
@chasingthefish9042
@chasingthefish9042 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai all fun times I hope.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@chasingthefish9042 some fun, some not so, but all non-stop. Btw hope you enjoyed this video! Wasn't sure how the virtual 3D tree would go down...
@chasingthefish9042
@chasingthefish9042 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai oh its great! You are quite the animator!
@chasingthefish9042
@chasingthefish9042 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai I expect a bonsai video game by your channels name in 2024!
@Sayef_Li
@Sayef_Li 2 жыл бұрын
Girl wiring 😂
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Haha the funny thing is, I translated the subtitles to Spanish and I had to leave that joke out of the spanish... impossible to translate!
@TheBugB
@TheBugB 2 жыл бұрын
Noice
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504 2 жыл бұрын
this is a joke of a video
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Why? Please explain
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai fake graphics not real tree... that graphic doesnt explain how its really done at all. why bother
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504 thanks for your view anyway.
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504
@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueSkyBonsai also get higher ranks with more genuine comments as well.. so heres a tad more value.
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@phtephenjumptoconclusionsq3504 thank you. This was my 46th video, I decided to try something new. It seems to be appreciated by a lot of people, though I totally understand it's not for everyone. Do you have bonsai trees in refinement stage?
@edinborogh
@edinborogh 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Been waiting!!
@BlueSkyBonsai
@BlueSkyBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edinborogh!! You were definitely first today!
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