The BEST kept Bonsai Nursery Secret & Pruning YEW (Taxus)

[@Hollylivengood]

This was a lot of fun. I can't imagine a nursery with a bonsai section. Nothing like that around here. Plenty of garden centers, because Tennessee has a great reputation for garden to table, and land scaping, but no bonsai supplies, or even knowledgeable people who even know what bonsai is. They think it's a jade tree. Any tree that I have, I found in the hill behind our apartment building, or from some cuttings that succeeded in rooting. These videos are super helpful. And Peter Chan's Bonsai Bible, of course.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It is easy to forget how different other enthusiasts find things in their own areas. I had someone suggest I should try collecting 'real' trees from the wild! I would - but I don't have a wild anywhere near me to do it :)

[@Hollylivengood]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Wild is a concept. Urban collecting is wild too. I found two mimosa trees from the woods up the hill from us. But I have a little maple that was growing in trash and rocks from where it all got bulldozed for the build. He can grow in anything and looks great. Just found a juniper in an abandoned grocery store parking lot. Literally bashed through the tar and gravel to grow. Maybe it's not in the "wild," but they sure have stories to tell. Y'all are where I learned how to collect trees and keep cuttings healthy, so I love your journey.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@Hollylivengood Spot on :)

[@KurisuBonsai]

I want to the Swindon Show a week early last year, excitement gets the better of us sometimes!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Did you get any weird looks because you had your camera out :)

[@trybonsai]

That nursery is a gold mine.... congratulations and thanks for sharing 🎉🎉

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I've been using it since 2017 but to find out that it is putting time and effort into expanding the bonsai section is brilliant news.

[@trybonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat it is and I'm happy you have that additional option for material..... One day I'll have that option, either by my own doing or someone else's doing 😊🎉🎉

[@OwenSpitfireStorvik]

You bonsai fellas out yonder have far too much fun🤣 great stuff, love Scott’s videos, he’s made me want to video document my bonsai journey🤷‍♂️🙏

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I would always recommend doing video records - even if you never upload. One day you may change your mind and then you will have loads of timelapse material to make it more interesting :)

[@DrunkBonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I resemble that remark. BTW, Xavier, I'm about to upload a short that shows the olive tree I was mentioning in the comments the other day.

[@nerinat8371]

I wish we had nurseries like that here, what a beauty it is too.. thx Xavier

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You still have the dandenong ranges to go digging in :)

[@nerinat8371]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat thats not allowed 🤌

[@houghtonbonsai]

Loved this video Xav, you guys look like you had fun, nice to see all the lads on one video. love the yews and the video well done m8 ;)

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I know you are a busy man but so good to see you drop in and say a few words :)

[@houghtonbonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat;)

[@lilnoir4213]

"He told me what it was.... and eh... i forgot" Classic Xavier !

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

In Saturdays episode I get mixed up with a Wisteria...start calling it an Ash. I should be in show business :)

[@XyzeqPalentira]

I live just south of Bedford and visit this great nursery for my bonsai on a regular basis.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

They are amazing people as well. Down to earth and always insist on knocking off more money when you buy. Such a gold mine in the middle of nowhere.

[@joegarland4885]

Hi Xav those yew trees are a steal, they should make really good bonsai in time you will have fun with them trust yew you couldn't wait, poor Scott he seems a nice guy. That nursery is a gold mine for bonsai enthusiasts. You kept that a secret to yourself, Jelle will be disappointed you didn't tell him about them the nursery. You will have people bombing down to the nursery to buy some bargain trees, all the best my friend great too have you here the other day.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Joe - it has taken me two days to work through all the video clips we did. It will just be about you and your garden on Saturday. You come across very well and it will make for a great episode about bonsai gardens. I forgot just how many of the bonsai professionals you met in the 80's :)

[@SulamAkarBonsai]

Wonderful,,verry beautiful garden ❤❤

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

A lot to see and great value too :)

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great video xav Loved to see Alex Sorry we didn’t meet again. Newark is next and I’ll see you there 👊👊👊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I'm so close I could even make a mistake wiht the date and get away with it :)

[@Bonsaicrazy]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 😂😂😂

[@sueb1317]

Oh - man!! I would never leave Savin if it was near me!!! Very yummy looking stock. Wow - jealous! I live in a black hole when it comes to anything bonsai related. Thankfully, lots of urbandory, seeds and occasional nursery finds around.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I bet it makes it all the more satisfying when you do find a little gem :)

[@BTG3342]

I just spent two weeks looking at my yew Thanks mate. Thinlyi know what to do now . 🙏

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Or what not to do...

[@raymondbirds2392]

Lovely job lads

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

First time I had met Scott - great guy

[@raymondbirds2392]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat seen some of his videos, he certainly enjoys buying plants,trees, shrubs. Nice fella

[@Donpapibonsai]

Great video Enjoyed it thank you

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It is amazing that this was just a last minute decision after getting the day wrong for the Bonsai Show :)

[@seanmeekings2187]

After watching this i took a 6 round trip to Savins and came home with an olive a Japanese holly and a Chinese fringe and my wallet wasnt to badly hurt

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am so glad to hear that my opinion wasn't a disappointment. I visit 3 or 4 times a year and it is an 150 mile round trip for me :)

[@thebonsaiprojectkernow]

Alex.......again, you're everywhere 🤣🤣

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Doesn’t need his own bonsai channel - he’s all over everyone else’s without the effort and heartache 😂

[@thebonsaiprojectkernow]

@@TheBonsaiGarden 🤣🤣🤣 I even met him the other weekend, only briefly but its in an upcoming video 😁

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I wish he would go home sometimes...

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I think we shall have fun again all together in newark next March :)

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I hear you had a long drive but Alex made it worthwhile :)

[@malsrfun2956]

As always, enjoying your bonsai adventures. I haven't seen a nursery like that in the US. Looking forward to seed to bonsai, but could you expand that to cover buying groups of small bare root whips, like the crab apples I have coming this winter? I shop frequently in the spring at a little seasonal (March thru May) nursery where everything is small like these whips and costs $7. It would be great to know what to do while waiting for them to grow out. My goal is small trees, not giants like your new juniper. Cheers!😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I started something like that with my larch whips last March. To be fair they are just left to grow right now so nothing much to show in 2024. I will be following that up in Spring 2025. I did my crab apple whips in 2017 and they took ages. I will pick some more up this spring and start a comparison style approach to different growing techniques :)

[@mtg-lotr-collector]

Great video Xavier , I live near the coast in Bridport and at some point I'll definitely take the 4hr journey up to have a rummage

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I found it because it was halfway between mine and my sisters house near Horsham. It was a great stopping point to stretch the legs...and the wallet :)

[@TheJasonappleton]

Know where I'm going tomorrow 😃

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Do me a favour and ask for Darryl (or his Dad) and say Hi from me and ask if he can keep back one of those itoigawa specimans...if they haven't already been purchased. Let me know how you get on :)

[@oachkatzlsmum]

Passed 5500 subscribers, 5510, 5520, 5530 🎉🥳 Congratulations 👍😘🙋‍♀️

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank yous o much Martina - this month has been a fun time to do KZbin. I shall enjoy it whilst it lasts :)

[@johnhetherington1253]

lol I have just bought a Yew…. I will let you know how I get on with it. Repot in Spring….. 👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I shall repot my second one at the same time then :)

[@ScottTheExperimentalist]

Have you considered doing your trimming and wiring at hyper speed? Again another great video. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I have done that in different videos - I get mixed comments. If this had been purely about the Taxus I may have taken that approach. It really depends onw hat the main subject is for the video and the time. Thanks for reminding me of this option though :)

[@luigiluigi2098]

That place is within walking distance of my house and never noticed them 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Just mention me and see if they look at you blankly :)

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Maybe I can visit and see your bonsai next time I go down there?

[@luigiluigi2098]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat indeed I'll mention Xavier from KZbin. And yes you're welcome to drop in next time you're down here. Nothing impressive. Got a few leggy twigs and sticks in bonsai pots.

[@maryweber4176]

Hey Xav, just stick a cork in it, literally, put a cork on the fork of the first yew, it will hold them apart, instead of wire.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Mary - I have actually used that technique before. Thanks for the nudge :)

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks bruce

[@BTG3342]

Sounds awesome. Can I come

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You need to make the journey - it is worth the 80 miles.

[@briankavanagh7191]

Xavier, after watching your vid went and watched Bonsai Crazy video Heathrow 2024 @7:33 the forest for £200 and in your video £19 did Savin miss a "9" off or did that seller add an extra "0"? I know where to go for cheap starter Bonsai thanks for the tip.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

They have always been budget and if you buy a few trees will generally knock more off if you ask. A very friendly family run businness - just mention I recommended...they might charge you more :)

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat hahahaha

[@jonnytlately]

Another great video, glad you had a good day in the end that nursery looks great definitely will have a trip there in the future

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You definitely won't regret the journey and mention my channel and see if they blink :)

[@derekgillan7314]

Look at the prices of Chan! Seriously!

[@Hollylivengood]

It isn't Chan.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I visited him a couple of weeks ago - i think he is marketing for the affluent people living around London suburbs :)

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I think Derek was making a statement about different pricing strategy?

[@donaldslovey338]

I did a Experiment On apple trees seeds when growing them I made a tea out of dead leaves of other tree leaves and pine needles and some other types tree leaves and some other ingredients and only gave it to one of them wish I could show you the awesome results.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Can you send me a fuller explanation please - sounds really interesting. [e-mail] :)

[@derekgillan7314]

chinese elm £16 B&Q

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Same size and quality? I shall have to check out my store and see what deals they have. Not that they ever seem to offer those sort of trees anyway :(

[@derekgillan7314]

Colour group Green Edible Inedible Latin name Zelkova Scented Unscented Product code 3663602462811 It is Chinese not Zelkova, I picked one up yesterday, pot needs replaced.

[@GrowingBonsai]

Pfff.. Come back? Really? You better get rid of your panel van. That was a bit dodgy.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Yeah...did you hear the noise it was making when it left you at the airport :)

[@mmjnice97]

Dam vampires smh

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Always use garlic in your food :)