Connor's Bonsai Bench Tour, Part 4, The Bonsai Zone, Aug 2021

[@Bearbok]

I think these guest bench tours should be an annual tradition so we can all share in the evolution of the trees. Really like hearing Nigel discuss the trees with his friends

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I love these bench tours with commentary. Always interesting and informative to see what projects people have on the go and the techniques being used. Thanks Nigel and Connor. 🙏

[@RosarioCostanzo]

I am totally in love with Connor's garden!

[@scheers100]

Interesting bench tour. I like them all, the explanation with every tree is what makes it a learning experience. Thank you both!

[@alicer3423]

That little plant with the Bridge Ficus is a Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese money plant)

[@carolholt416]

Connor's trees are awesome!!! Thanks for the tour!

[@BonsaiJCan]

A lot of really interesting projects and very nice trees. Really nice work

[@LetsDoBonsai]

So many trees and not a bad one among them, Connor - well done my friend well done.

[@sunilusk]

Omg😲 now we are in part 4. Connor garden is so huge collection!!

[@percyacutt3110]

Hi Nigel we have the Natal plumb here in South Africa and they have serious thorns

[@OliverJazzz]

Connor's collection is just amazing! I especially like the cascades, a lot of work for sure, but great ideas and will surely look great in the future!

[@elementalbonsai]

Great video ! Nigel those Natal Plum's grow thorns on them I have one I'm surprised that Conner didn't get pricked by the thorns they hurt alright!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks 👍

[@stanhobbs5292]

Great series with Conner! What happens to all those trees (especially the tropicals) during the winter?

[@999jacie]

The Tropicals come inside and are either kept near a south facing bay window or in a grow tent in the basement. The hardiest trees stay under their benches, and the trees that are less hardy stay in a cold frame that is maintained between 0-5 deg. Celsius.

[@stanhobbs5292]

@@999jacie Thanks so much for responding! Moving day (week?) must be a busy time as Connor’s collection continues to grow.

[@leneecasteel2005]

Hi Nigel!! Make sure to tell Connor that he has Good-looking trees and some very cool ideas that I'm loving! Some comments for him also: I don't know if either one of you watch Peter Chan's channel, "Herons Bonsai" from the UK. He swears by using only Sphagnum Moss for growing roots, like for trees that are suffering or encasing roots around rocks like Connor is doing, etc. Next and last: You should learn how to make your own Tufa rocks! It's called Hypertufa, and is a mixture of portland cement, peat moss, and either perlite or vermiculite. You can also add cement coloration to it if you want. Connor should check it out and play around with the mixture and molding techniques. As with anything, there are some excellent videos out there! You too, Nigel. God bless to you both, and have a great weekend!!!!

[@farmert9679]

Great looking bridge with the roots. Nice.

[@DakotaDS]

Thanks, Nigel!

[@andersnrregren9087]

Nice eye for buying good bonsai i cant wait to See what Connor can grow

[@1Mutton1]

Lantana? That's probably the worst noxious weed in Australia. I wouldn't even consider having one in my yard on principle. Love that root bridge btw. Really interesting.

[@ellejayn]

The year 2030: "Continued from Part 3,285" 😆

[@connor4069]

The best comment!

[@PSPMHaestros]

Incredible tour and even better commentary, can't wait for the next part!

[@athela2023]

That accent plant on the living bridge penjing looks a lot like what we call "dollarweed" here in FL, look up "Hydrocotyle umbellata" and decide if it might be the same thing. Here it's an aquatic plant that loves moist sandy soils and full sun/partial shade. Really impressive work, Connor! Thanks for sharing with us all. Stay safe and well :)

[@OddBonsai]

That root bridge planting is nice. I remember you Nigel talking about making something like that with Ficus elasticas, if I'm not mistaken.

[@mattbrennan647]

That’s a lot of tropicals to handle in Canada. Keep growing. Thanks

[@ruizhiqiu2109]

I think the accent plant is not a pilea peperomoides cos it’s got a curly edge. It could be a Gotu Kola or Indian pennywort.

[@vincentscarpelli6817]

Natal plum have thorns. Mine has many of those two prong thorns. I'm surprised yours foesn't have them actually.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

He sure has a lot going!

[@hummingbird6363]

they also have white, and orange flowers...I seen them in Honduras, (my mom grew them)...

[@TeamFishweights]

So cool! Reminds me I need to go trim my Lantana in preparation for yamadori. Its trunk is about 8 inches across, it is ridiculous

[@hagakuretv]

Finally the tropical!!! Yeeess!!!

[@Andi_M.]

Does Connor have an Instagram account? Or KZbin??

[@ScottSpecial]

I’m wondering the same thing!

[@anotherathlete3057]

typically trees cultivated to have variegation begin to revert to normal foliage if you do not prune off the leaves that grow without variegation. in nature the variegation makes the leaf less productive for photosynthesis so it is constantly battling to have "normal" foliage. I dont think it has to do with the amount of light but I could be wrong just a thought

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, good discussion!

[@andrecosterus]

I was surprised by the way Connor was handling the Carissa macrocarpa, the ones I have all have loads of thorns. They are native to where I live so not sure if that has anything to do with hit. Also, see if you can find any C. macrocarpa "Storm" cultivar. They have really tiny leaves and look amazing.

[@sophiaangelini4368]

The rock Penjing around 6:00 makes one think of the mountains in China.

[@purohitsharad4601]

Hey Connor i would appreciate if you can provide a cutting or two of ficus religiosa. I have banyan to trade in which will be ready in few weeks.

[@zackau9807]

His little "lilly" plant, is a serrated edged peperamoides, which is cool, mine are just smooth

[@alicer3423]

Connor what did you say the little maple, that gets pinkish leaves on it, is called? I have one and have not been able to figure out exactly what it is. Nice tree collection. Looks like they keep you pretty busy.

[@ScottSpecial]

So innovative! Does Connor have any social media I can follow?

[@baltazarcrump]

Surprised to see a pool in Canada. Do you spend more time playing hockey on it than swimming?

[@goo757]

LMFAO xD::::::

[@aazhi-anaquarist4187]

I believe the wierd looking accent plant is Hydrocotyle verticillata..

[@karinet5005]

I never seen natal ficus here in Quebec... Wish i were closer to steal a few cuttings from your tree lolll Really nice tree with the bridge :)

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Cork bark maple ❤️

[@lenalhoest3542]

Arakawa maple?

[@waterlover]

Way to much work 🤣

[@wernermeyer2670]

3:56 I think that might be a Chinese money plant.

[@TheGamb23]

4:02 that's Chinese money plant

[@austinmead5754]

Foist!

[@jamestropicals8262]

the 10 millionth time you are foist!

[@austinmead5754]

@@jamestropicals8262 I really don’t know how I get the notifications so fast! But I love the Bonsai Zone so it’s funny to participate

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Austin Mead feeds his lead indeed!

[@notbonsai671]

👍👍👍

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Bonsai no, creative gardening yes!