There are no mistakes in bonsai except one

[@jameslangschied7900]

Many years ago I made a horrible mistake repotting a 35-year-old ficus bonsai I paid quite a bit of money for. It died. And I was devastated. The poor tree was tossed out into the back yard with a sigh and some disgust. Three days later I got up the courage to pick it up and put into the trash bin. But, I noticed something that shocked me. At the base of the tree, the tiniest of green leaves was poking out as if to say "Hey, I am NOT dead!" I've nurtured that tree with the most care I've ever given anything and, happily, that tree, now 65 years old, is now covered with many little and happy leaves. It is a different style now, but it is alive and happy. And that makes me happy too. Listen to your trees. They transcend our limited understanding.

[@koncsolt]

Give us a photo please!

[@dineshvyas]

I am happy for you and tree.

[@Nil_8]

Photo link please

[@jazzrat2000]

This has happened to me several times with dead trees, but not enough :)

[@dreamingofbonsai]

This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing, James.

[@oleggorlachev]

The quality of this short film is superb, there is no separation in the care between the bonsai and the film itself...

[@treeaddict]

Wow. Really high quality production, your video makes me look and feel like the amateur I am-both in bonsai and KZbin. The time it must have taken you to make this 9 minute video....and some very compelling views on the beauty of fractal patterns/chaos in nature and how they influence our ideas of attractiveness. Well done.

[@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai]

Brilliant video. I like your insight and ability to communicate your insight. Cheers

[@greenmachinesweden]

I love that philosophy! With the amounts of misstakes I do, I really enjoyed this video😂😂

[@denniswillman7454]

Exceptional video. Humor is my cup, I'm not good at bonsai either. "There are no mistakes in bonsai except 1"

[@alexandros1973]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I love the technique and, mostly, I love the content. ❤

[@JaniLaaksonen91]

I have now watched a couple of your videos. I first thought you're just another artistic soul, rambling about the beauty of bonsai. And you might be, but I actually found substance in your rambling, and found it interesting. You're making some excellent points plus creating a soothing and calming videos. I'll definitely subscribe! PS. Your trees are pretty good too!

[@rodrigopinel8020]

This is good, i fell inspired now !

[@nolanbrooks1588]

First-time viewer. New subscriber. Best production ive.seen in a bonsia video

[@Sea-Weathered-Seijin]

This was really thoughtful and beautifully put. Thank you.

[@bbm4473]

As an Aussie. And an African you might say. Love to see that. Go ahead brother. We all learn from our mistakes.

[@notionbonsai]

Another beautifully made video! You are absolutely right! I find the part where I learn the most in Bonsai is when I kill a tree

[@mikec3820]

will look fine with out that broken branch i think. nice tree for a sale rack/discount buy.. US big box stores have also stopped the discounts for plants. i noticed it too. great video thanks!

[@KennetDeBondt]

The tree still looks fine and will inprove.

[@therisingofroninbonsai]

Wow. Nice my friend. Love it. Best regards from Bali Bonsainer from Indonesia 8:57

[@eugeniorojas]

Great video superb editing. There is only one mistake with our trees and that is to kill it that is the best way to put our bonsai journey. My first tree was a crape myrtle, I kill it but I learn so much from that mistake. Keep up the great work.😄

[@a.k.h.channel]

Nice program bonsai,thank you for sharing IM here to support good luck Mr.

[@davemiddleton4971]

Your videos are brilliant

[@TheMightyYak]

Fantastic video mate

[@bonsaiexpression]

Another great video. I love your intro. reminds me of the 80s tv shows we used to watch growing up. My favourite was "the littlest hobo" do you remember that one?

[@growingwithbonsai]

They had a bittersweet quality. That era of film/television is lodged in my mind, it's always how I want my videos to look and feel. The specific inspiration here was the credits for Grizzly Adams: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4bIaX59rq5_mpY

[@bonsaiexpression]

@@growingwithbonsai they don't make them like that anymore. Everything was made with real love care and passion back then. Keep up the good work.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌

[@roddfrancis5816]

Hay mate where can I get some bonsai scissors like yours cheers mate great video

[@stevekatieburnett2042]

Put it back into place and cover with PVA glue.

[@jazzrat2000]

I have killed so many trees that I am forced to say it appears necessary, at least in my case.

[@barbarap5574]

Great video, I just stumbled across your channel a few days ago,(and subbed) I love the way you think and all the other info you give (not just about bonsai). I got into bonsai about 2 years ago and a lot of my starts have come for the discount section at Bunnings,( I live in Melbourne) I’ve found some really sad looking plants there but love the challenge of seeing what I can create with them. And I definitely grab a snag on the way in. 😆 thanks, keep them coming. 🪴🌲🌱

[@growingwithbonsai]

Haha, I think you cracked my secret code