Transforming more Neglected Bonsai

[@briangallagher3106]

Peter has used the same tube of sealant in every video for 7 years, always squeezing the last bit out. That’s some advert for the company that produces it, it’s a never ending tube.

[@peterchan3100]

NO NO - I have four or five tubes going at the same time.

[@olenapolyanska4979]

What’s the name of this sealant? Love to use the same

[@djquinn11]

Can he do the same for toothpaste?

[@jaybee8148]

Same as my toothpaste

[@FelixElliottHe]

Yes I love the concept of just being custodians of the trees, the trees outliving us, and the memory of someone living on after they have passed away through the trees they were custodians of. If climate change knocks all of us off, at least the trees in our gardens in our cities will be monuments to the lives we lived.

[@chrisbrayley6271]

Love how they're have a story to tell, wish we could show the same resistance. Dr Peter Chan operating being so respectful for the trees wellbeing.🙂 Do you soak the trees in a tub after re potting, with a bit of liquid fertiliser?

[@rubene4403]

I liked the part where your working on the maple and said your not completely crazy. Suggesting your only a little crazy. I recently found your channel on KZbin and have enjoyed several of your videos and I wouldn’t question the path of action you take when working on a tree because you have much more experience and knowledge than me. I still have a long way to get close to your abilities. I’ll keep enjoying and learning from your videos.

[@josemercado7228]

Thanking for your teachings I want to get into bonsaing but I want fruit trees

[@M31glow]

🌟🌟🌟🌟Great tutorial once again!

[@marcin23228]

I will send someone a video on how to get more branches on a pine tree to thicken the tree. it's about "reverse" buds

[@matthewwood4008]

Great video,looking forward to more👌👏

[@beatricebolstad4417]

"Look at this white pine. If a tree has ever lost its way, it's this one." Aaaw you and me, tree. You and me. 💙

[@russellgraham2112]

“If you deal with a problem one at a time, they will all sort themselves out”. Sage advice for bonsai and life from Peter.

[@ksbrook1430]

I was about to write the same thing. 😊

[@chrissnyder8415]

Except dealing with them requires you taking action and that is the opposite of them sorting themselves out. Advice that contradicts itself is bad advice by any standard.

[@scottwhitehead5919]

Chrissy you must be a blasty blast at parties.

[@russellgraham2112]

@@scottwhitehead5919 That was my first thought when I read his reply.

[@Methras]

True wisdom

[@jameslangschied7900]

The owner of these plants deserves a round of applause. She has kept them alive. It's the first rule of bonsai. I know that if she continues to watch and learn from Peter, as I do, she will be able to achieve better aesthetic results. Thanks to the professor. We greatly appreciate your plant wisdom and wise words.

[@lukavandeberg5415]

“If you think you know everything then i think you know nothing” This man is so quotable

[@colincrawford4397]

'If ever a tree has lost its way, it's this one' 😂😂 epic

[@getnkosi]

🎉

[@willieb66]

He's the Bob Ross of bonsai.

[@tysoncorliss8864]

I know it's not the typical bonsai way, but I actually really love the circling roots on that tree 😍

[@4thmonthgirl]

Same

[@MrGufalo]

They represent so much suffering from that tree that it hurts me

[@turdferguson814]

@@chingvang9320well when we have to water thousands of plants, multiple times per day…….. what do you suggest that doesn’t triple the man-hours? Lol

[@strawberryfields1094]

​@@MrGufalosometimes from suffering comes great beauty.

[@LuCkYv02]

I came here to learn about bonsai and this man is teaching me about life. “If you deal with a problem one at a time, they will all sort themselves out” - Imagine talking about silly little trees and putting a life advice to live by, into it. This man is literally a sage.

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Such good analysis.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Hard roll eyes. He's trimming a tiny tree ffs, not giving life advice. You remind me of the schmoes following Forrest Gump...or the groupies in Life of Brian - "it's a sign!!!"😂😂😂

[@Mixed-Media-Arts]

Oh lord. Chill out

[@amarissimus29]

@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 'If ever a troll has lost its way, it's this one.' I think this video was made for you. You might not find yourself as pliable as a white pine, but you never know.

[@ashwathmanivannan6042]

I personally liked the maple's overgrown branches that added some explicit asymmetry to the tree. As long as it's healthy, I'm sure it can evoke happiness. He is surely the bonsai master, but sometimes trees aren't as lost as we deem them to be.

[@dreamalamb4259]

Agreed

[@shaphyshaphy]

Idk why but all trees look good to me

[@Inoka01]

I just ordered some Chinese Elm seeds to start my first bonsai. I don't have a big garden, heck I don't even have a balcony really... But I hope I can produce something nice in the next few years and beyond!

[@irisperfetto]

How’s that bonsai coming along?

[@Stettafire]

I atempted transplanting a willow and it died. I'm wondering if I cut it back perhaps it would've survived. I'll try it out next time

[@MidniteSan]

Huge difference especially with the last tree 🎄. Great Job and thx for sharing Peter.

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

If everyone was made to work for 4 years building weather proof houses for it's country's citizens, instead of doing military service, we'd all have wonderful places to live in, and some of the most important life skills we need, other things like we could also be taught during this process things like bonsai and basic gardening/living off food we grow etc, we would all have a stronger appreciation of the environment & the world would be such a better place.

[@paullill5604]

Not even COVID will stop me watching our Sunday breakfast club

[@digitaIgorilla]

Get well soon!

[@Stettafire]

Good morning and take care of yourself 🌻

[@peterchan3100]

Oh dear - please take care of yourself.

[@nordicson2835]

My older brother has been ill for years . My son and l began taking care of his yard ,garden and lawn. l took to heart that idea that our plants outlive us they are a legacy l guess. You teach us about so much. Thank you

[@bonsaisemeru]

what a beautiful bonsai most of my bonsai use murraya paniculata tree or orange jessamine,. do you have tips for make my bonsai to be better bonsai?

[@bonsaisemeru]

i love bonsai at the scene 36:48, 🥹look strong and have propotional size (in my opinion) 🙏

[@akindofmagick]

Beautiful work on these trees that had “lost their way”!!

[@dirkdeluxe]

great work.... i learn so much, thnks for your enthusiasm.

[@zevirex14]

Early morning here in America. One of the best ways to spend my day!

[@MrEiht]

I discovered that my wannabe Ficus Bonsai got outta control and I have to tame it. Give it a hair cut. Your videos inspire to do this work. I usually let my plants go as wild as possible.

[@alexplasencia8649]

This man is a living legend and the reason why i love bonsai thank you peter

[@zaynab2085]

I am so grateful for all the knowledge you share. Thank you! I couldn’t help myself and must say! That is a very nice shirt you are wearing. So stylish!

[@jrgibson86]

I love these videos with the lost way bonsai. And your nuggets of advice for bonsai and life remind me of my grandparents. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@rudeyjr5929]

I think watching you wire large trees is both informative and therapeutic. Watching your hands work, bending the wire and guiding the tree is absolutely fascinating, especially with the close ups on the tree. You're talking though how you want the tree to be shaped and as you progress I as a viewer also begin to see this shape. Not to mention there's always some tid bit of knowledge you're giving out. It would be very easy to watch you wire whole trees, though that might just be because I'm still very new to the hobby. Great video as always!

[@tomhouston9021]

Is it just my imagination or does the lower branch on the Chinese Juniper look like it's actually a separate tree?

[@almac2598]

Thanks Peter, lots of good stuff being shared. Much appreciated.

[@mick681]

I was asking myself whilst watching why you were doing what you were doing at this time of year chopping off roots. Lo and behold you anticipated my question (and probably many more viewers asking the same) brilliantly. Everything that you did to these trees made perfect sense in the end. How inspiring you are Peter and your videos brighten up every Sunday mornings. Thanks.

[@bonsaibob8253]

With every video I learn something new. Thank You Peter. And happy Fathers Day.

[@thenaturecreater8906]

You impressed on the last tree Peter. Thank you

[@marioo007]

Another fantastic video. Finally I met Peter in Herons today. Great Father's Day 👍.

[@peterchan3100]

Great meeting you and your lovely family.

[@cassopsnoxdigger614]

HI Peter...very well done with the work on those trees...i hope people realise the information contained in these video's is vast & invaluable from you...i for one realy appreciate your time and effort...this is a fantastic ...informative & instructual video...a big thankyou...keep them comeing ! all the very best to you and yours...Good luck & Happy Bonsi,ing !

[@digitaIgorilla]

Greetings Breakfast club ☕️ Happy Father's Day, Teacher ...and of course to all Dad's today.

[@emanuelfarrugia4821]

Hello Peter, thanks for the video, you doing a great job, well done, I have been following your video for a while now with the thumbs up of course, its very relaxing, keep up the good work, bye for now and good luck, Oh I forgot to mention the colourful shirts Pete, they look great too ;

[@timp1390]

More incredible lessons from the master! They all look so much happier. What a pleasurable way to finish my work day. Thanks Peter

[@stefaanwalleghem2746]

there is quite a bit of magic going on here. Nice job.

[@robbybobby6483]

As an individual we know a little, as a community we are an endless resource.

[@peterchan3100]

Yes indeed, We can all learn from others..

[@michaelm2290]

After watching your videos I am so facinated with the shape of trees I keep looking at trees around me ❤️

[@leadpipefill]

Great video! Good morning bonsai crew

[@wowfangurl]

This popped up on my suggested and I'm glad I clicked! I learnt a lot and I personally found watching the wiring of the largest one very relaxing to watch. Your knowledge blows my mind and I look forward to watching all of your videos 🙂

[@zaubergarden6900]

perfect way to start my sunday

[@NanoTLG]

Everyone will like this video except the woman who brought them in :)

[@peterchan3100]

Why do you think so. I have literally thousands of clients who bring their bonsai to me for this kind of work and they are all delighted with what I do.

[@NanoTLG]

@@peterchan3100 hi Peter I was not referring to the quality of your work. Everyone loves what you do and what you stand for. It’s how you talk about the state / quality of the trees. The owner of the trees could feel like as she failed miserably. Anyway please take this lightly as it was ment as an joke.

[@Musicophile.CosmeticNurse.Kat3]

What a pleasure it was watching such an articulate, wise and humble man. Thank you

[@rsa420]

That was alot of work indeed. Loved the out come of them thank you for sharing

[@davidhamilton4914]

Love watching your videos Peter

[@joelbellJB]

That last tree looks exactly like a loblolly pine here in Texas!

[@louisetwinberrow5508]

Good morning x

[@honduranflame]

Greetings from New Orleans

[@geoffreydowen5793]

I was given a Peter Chan book in 1993 now 2022; as a : birthday present thankfully Peter continues to give. such sage advice thank you so much master

[@davidetramo]

Is there a video regarding timing for wiring? When to remove and stuff like that?

[@peterchan3100]

You can wire anytime of the year. No need for a special video.

[@davidetramo]

@@peterchan3100 thanks for reply…I meant when do you take wire off?

[@nillysbonsai9636]

The juniper had a really great out come thoroughly enjoyed watching that transformation thank you!

[@Denito_legal]

"I am not as crazy as you think I am" :-) Enjoy your videos. Thanks a lot.

[@dbe2705]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter

[@kimrichardson8376]

Hi Peter, I have a pine tree bonsai and here they are pretty leggy. I have no idea what to do with it to make the trunk thicker and to decrease the size. Will it hurt the tree to cut it back a bit? All the growth is at the end of the branches so I’ve wired and curved them in a bit to make it look thicker. But it’s still way to tall. What should I do? Kim🇨🇦

[@bonsaibythesea]

Thanks for the lesson

[@tommystilwell9658]

Amazing Peter! Thank you so much as always! The juniper at the end was a masterclass, and the nebari on the Maple was beautiful!!!

[@benjaminjack7760]

I've been hunting for some sphagnum moss here in Kansas. Got a sick white pine. Thanks for all the knowledge and insight Sir.

[@andysangels1970]

What if you soak the soil before attempting to get it out of the pot? Would that make it easier?

[@peterchan3100]

No that might not work because soaking it in water will make the root ball swell.

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Good morning Bonsai Breakfast Clubbers, and happy Fathers Day. There are too many slightly neglected or overlooked trees in my collection at the moment with rampant growth due to the lighter, warmer days (although they are getting watered regularly.) a full weekend of removing wire, trimming, styling and reviewing is overdue 😊

[@sergeykuznetsov8291]

Hello everyone! Evening here in Australia.

[@aileenbell2248]

Cheers from SA 🇦🇺

[@Kitty-tc3oh]

"If you think you know everything, then you know nothing," is more wise advice from Peter Chan.

[@coronnation8854]

It's a well known phrase. Not sure of the origin, but I've been saying it for years.

[@peterchan3100]

@@coronnation8854 You realise this as you get older.

[@wafeldoggo9693]

when you surrounded the roots with moss, doesnt that create airpockets? I thought airpockets aren't good for a tree.

[@sYnchr0_]

I feel bad for the tree at 10:32, I kind of liked its overall shape and natural flow. I would've been happy to keep that one as it was.

[@wesleyhooper2413]

I really loved that one as well! I’m realizing for myself in the beginning of my bonsai journey that I actually don’t care for some of the conventional shapes and styles, and I think that’s ok! I feel that bonsai should be much about self expression, and naturally we should embrace wanting to make our trees different :)

[@TheQueensWish]

Cool turntable!

[@elftribe1]

I agree. It looked like a perfect miniature tree

[@NMranchhand]

For anybody with experience: would it not be a good idea, on these trees where removal from the pot could be quite difficult and endanger the pot, to soak the pot/tree in water for 30 minutes before attempting removal in order to get the soil and roots softened and make the pot wall slicker?

[@jamesn7156]

Pruning is my favorite part of having bonsais. I have to force myself not to prune too much.

[@BogdanNYou]

i used to like this channel but.. man... you cur those trees like they're shit, you don't even think about design for a second... that maple deserved a lot better If i were the cliend i'd be upset

[@kingstar2256]

im from new zealand! never knew our moss is the best! anyway... love your content

[@aussieflybum165]

Awesome vid. Loads of info, thank you🤙🤙

[@altinbako3448]

Thank you, this is nice to watch. I hope you have written a book about your life (if not you should). I'm sure many people watching your videos would buy it!

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Just beautiful! What a master. Thank you for sharing your skill and eye with us. I am still trying to work on my Bonsai without ruining them.

[@joannevandyke5112]

Thanks for the video

[@eraserewrite]

“Given a chance, they refuse to die.” So many life lessons.

[@andymook8206]

Best video I’ve seen in a long time from Peter. Awesome job

[@joegarland4885]

Long day Peter sorting the trees out for the customer.

[@robertwinke7386]

Slightly unrelated question: What kind of lime sulphur do you use? Where can you buy it? I can't seem to find any in Hungary but not even in foreign webshops.. what should I google? Thank you for the help in advance!

[@peterchan3100]

Lime sulphur is a dangerous liquid as it has sulphuric acid in it. Shouldn't be sent by post or courier. That is why we dont sell it anymore. If you live in the UK and can visit us, I could sell you some to take away.

[@robertwinke7386]

@@peterchan3100 Thank you for the answer! Unfortunately I live in Hungary but if I ever go to the UK I will surely visit the nursery! Until then I'll keep trying to find some lime sulphur

[@GoBlesstheSky]

Root bound and overgrown they may be, but the owner has been very diligent with watering for 50 years and the trees have survived.

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Such an interesting video with many usable lessons.

[@xavierolvera7243]

Beautiful work done on those.

[@cartilagehead]

there are not plenty of tall redwoods left in America, Peter, 🙁 unfortunately there are very few left compared to how many there used to be a relatively short time ago. Trees hundreds and thousands of years old were turned into lumber by the acre during the Victorian era and early 20th Century and the forests that are left are often at severe fire and drought risk these days.

[@bobsiddoway]

Peter ain’t playin’ around today!!!

Hey Peter!! I made a little cutting from a Weeping Willow one week ago. It's about 20cm and has many branches. I put it in a bottle of water and it's already rooted. When would I take it and plant in soil? What is the good amount of root that the willow need to survive in the soil? Thank you!! Much love from Turkey!

[@peterchan3100]

plant it in the soil now and water it well.

@@peterchan3100 Alright!! Thank you!!

[@sukantaghose]

Bonsais are an inspiration from life and you truly proved it 🙏🙏🙏

[@tremshaker6065]

Hi Peter may I ask if a tree is planted in Sphagnum moss can it be fed with fertilizer?

[@peterchan3100]

Yes

[@tremshaker6065]

@@peterchan3100 Thank you for your reply Peter

[@cs3742]

I wonder if this big pine could be used as the center of a large forest grouping with the crown rising above the mixed deciduous and evergreens. Fairly big rocks would anchor the size of the tree.

[@W34T13Y]

As a Kiwi myself, I'd just like to say how proud I am of the product we are able to supply. If its still better than local after the month-plus shipping times, it must be some very passionate people behind the company you purchase from!

[@prittib6412]

I love this gentleman. Much respect 🙏🙏🙏

[@eveturner1260]

Totally enjoyable watching you, a real master. ❤ Thank you for this.

[@johanvanrensburg5625]

Hi Peter my maple have long shoot that have develop after the summer can I airlair this now in the spring ( it is heer now winter in New Zealand)

[@7rocedural6en71]

If you feel like wiring is boring why not film it (or key segments) then make a sped-up "timelapse" to... nature sounds.

[@youknoweverything7643]

11:15 mark i think it would have looked better if you some how made this long branches twist and spiral back into proportion i don't like it when he pruned it looks to bare but he is the expert on bonsai and life on problem at a time rest will work it's self out. And he said half way house lol this guy is amazing at his work and knowledge

[@franciscocarlosoliveirasan4]

Tradução Pará o português do Brasil GRATIDÃO 🙏🙌

[@thefool00]

As a layperson, I am amazed at how rough you seem with the trees and their roots at times, as well as how drastic the initial cuts seem to me. Again, as a layperson. I know you see the tree's design, but to someone who does not yet, it can seem almost careless. I'm fascinated. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidmurray9844]

Very enjoyable thank you for sharing. Beautiful work.