What Makes @greenwoodbonsaistudio the Go-To Bonsai Studio for England?

[@notionbonsai]

Such a cool video Xavier! It looks like such a pleasure to chat with Corin, such a great learning resource. How lucky you are to live so near! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am definitely lucky and everyone I spoke to said Greenwood's is the perfect place to enjoy bonsai without any pressure of having to buy :)

[@deepanjanbanerjee3491]

Good fun and glad you found your tree waiting for you !

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I have been lucky twice at returning for a tree I liked. The Scots Pine was too big to get home anyway and I probably couldn't justify the expense :)

[@AlexBraunton]

An absolutely fantastic nursery!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Maybe we need to visit it together sometime - once the money pockets get recharged of course :)

[@sylviahardy4568]

Great to meet you Xavier, your posts are always a joy 😊 My, I look different on video... I'm actually a dress size 4 and 26 years old. Love the lipstick joke 🤣🤣🤣

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You just made me spit my coffee all over the keyboard...I wouldn't put you a day over 21 :)

[@sylviahardy4568]

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 😂

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great video Xavier 👊👊👊 good to see daz bet it was a great day mate

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

A lot of fun and I was very lucky being able to chat with so many people

[@markjagger7139]

Looks like a brilliant day out, great video as always.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank you Mark. i've got my Jason hanrahan visit video coming out next :)

[@GreenPumpkin767]

Thanks!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I really appreciate the donation and I will put it aside toward a workshop in 2025 - thank you and all the other pumpkins :)

[@thetreestyler]

Whoa that blue cedar. You had lots of fun there in the video. Well done

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

An incredible tree - blew my mind AND what a fantastic day Paul

[@thetreestyler]

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat looked like it! Very fulfilling and from end entertaining!

[@tranquilitybonsai]

Lovely to meet you Xavier, invoice is in the post haha. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the corkbark elm. Hope to catch up again soon. Keep up the fantastic work! - Richard.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You were a natural in front of the camera and you even sounded like you knew what you were doing :)

[@thetreestyler]

Nice Xavier! Enjoy you being you and not pretending to be anything else! Chhers and I would love to visit one day! You and Corrin

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You will always be welcome :)

[@card_collecting]

Amazing

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It's not a s big as Heron's but the quality and quantity and fantastic staff make it my No 1 Bonsai Nursery.

[@MeadowViewBonsai]

You were the perfect passenger mate, I had such a good time, next time I’ll make sure I’ve a complete day so we could do the fried chicken afterwards 😅😅. For them watching this and wondering about the behind the scenes, Xav was recognised by so many people and it was a complete joy to watch him filming everyone and everything. I look forward to the next road trip. 🌳🌳

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You were the perfect companion my friend. I look forward to visting somewhere nearer you next time...and the Duchess of course :)

[@MeadowViewBonsai]

@ anytime mate🌳

[@rodschroeder1048]

Definitely show us the class you take. Thanks.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am starting to regret putting that out as an option. i just need to see if Corin is up for this too :)

[@rodschroeder1048]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I am hoping he will. It would be great for both of you, advertising for him and viewer support for you. Excited!!

[@chrissnyder8415]

Indeed and agreed. Great place and a Treasure. Corin and his employees are knowledgeable and very nice indeed

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

They have been so helpful to me especially with all the filming I do. Mind, I do make sure to spend a little money too :)

[@XyzeqPalentira]

Super video. Thanks. Good price on that tree. Do the workshop.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It sounds like I need to find some money then :)

[@pauletheridge7594]

Thanks

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Shouldn't I be paying you to watch me? Thanks ever so much. i shall put this towards the workshop in 2025 :)

[@pauletheridge7594]

@ your very welcome Xavier it’s a small price to pay for the many hours of enjoyment I have had watching you and your many great guests if you are interested in seeing my small collection of Bonsai trees how do I send you the photos to you again many thanks Xavier kind regards Paul

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@pauletheridge7594 send to [e-mail]

[@greasylimpet3323]

What a fantastic lot of trees. You had a great day and got your Elm, but you'll have to be a bit faster on the pines! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It will be pretty brutal and definitely starts off with airlayers in spring :)

[@randysmith1723]

Definitely yes for a video of the workshop! Until I get over there some day, I have to live vicariously through you, so it will be sort of like me getting to take the class with you! Also looking forward to seeing how the cork bark elm develops. Another great video, thanks Xavier!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank you - now we just need to see if Corin will agree

[@BonsaiDruid-qo9lo]

Thanks, that was fun!😀

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

With a comment as well :)

[@trybonsai]

Amazing video my friend....your content is amazing, the topics are relatable and it's entertaining.. Looking forward to your successes. Cheers & God bless! 🎉🎉🎉

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

This wouldn't be possible without all the people who engaged with me and put up with my silly questions...many of which got edited out of course :)

[@trybonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat in the near future I'd love doing a video with you..via zoom if you're up to that 😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@trybonsai I would need to learn how to use zoom first.

[@trybonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat well as soon as you're able, unless I travel just to talk bonsai 😂😁

[@derekgillan7314]

Good luck with the elm. 25.16 remove lower left hand side branch.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

We are definitely in agreeement on that decision Derek :)

[@martinredfern9130]

Great video Xavier, well done on the purchase of the Elm . I think it would be great for you to do the class and do a video from your perspective of what goes on. I would also like to attend one someday in the future and spend a day learning how to do things properly , all the best,Martin

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It could be a lot of fun and helpful too

[@martinredfern9130]

@ and great content for the channel

[@adkenzo]

Great video , since we spoke on a recent video I have binge watched your videos getting me through the toughest time thank you 🙏

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Feel free to drop me a message via [e-mail]. I have a good ear too and I have definitely been through some tough times. It would be greaat to hear about your bonsai collection and journey :)

[@maryoverton7245]

love to see behind the scenes for a workshop. especially since I cannot get there to do one.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I just need to convince Corin it would be a good video

[@akindofmagick1]

Great video, Xavier! What a fantastic day y’all had!! Yes to the workshop!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Sheri - don't miss your qustion to Jason coming out this Saturday :)

[@suer666]

Definatly a good buy. Lucky you. And video a workshop is a great idea

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Sue - another fun day and so many people wanted to chat :)

[@malsrfun2956]

Another great video. Yes to workshop and cuttings. Is this new elm similar to your others? Can't wait to see what you do with it. 😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

The majority of mine are Chinese Elm. I do have one medium size corkbark and a lot of cuttings but nothing on the scale of this one...although once i prune it back it may be a lot smaller :)

[@deineath]

Beautiful elm you got, Xavier. I think that's the one in the video Jelle posted a few days ago. We were lucky to have Corin as one of the guest artists at US Nationals last year. I certainly enjoyed his demonstration and our little chat afterwards.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

This Elm has been featured in several of our videos already so I am so pleased it was still unsold for this great day. it gives the tree a little more 'history' for future episodes.

[@markperrin3112]

Lovely video Xavier. Please do a behind the scenes feature of the workshop, I've been thinking of doing a workshop and it would be great to know what someone with your experience gets out of it! Cheers

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Hopefully it can be arraanged - the only issue might be the other people on the workshop. Who knows...

[@LCWINTERS]

Great video ocne again 👍 I couldn't make it to the open day this year, but I managed to make it 2 weeks prior as it was my birthday 🎉. And brought myself my first Japanese White Pine and juniper (only starter trees) and got some great advice from Tony (volunteer) about them and my root-over-rock coneaster

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

The staff really make this place work...and the great trees of course :)

[@blakethompson9828]

I have probably 20 different bonsai KZbin subscriptions and you're definitely one of my favorites..!!!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I really appreciate you saying that. It gives me the encouragement to keep on going :)

[@Rojin_Bonsai_Studio]

Wonderful video Xav my favourite bit was around the 6:08 minute.. oh I chuckled to myself when you didnt take your hand of the elm as in you was guarding it 😅 really enjoyed this one and very wholesome 😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I learn't my lesson with that Scots Pine. I really wanted that one too. A lot of people kept 'tutting' because they noticed there was a reserved ticket on it very early on :)

[@NoCoastGolf]

If I didn't live in the US, I would most definitely do a class at @ Greenwood Bonsai. Corin seems like a good guy and is so very smart with all of his trees. Cheers.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It was amzing watching how much he interacts with visitors and customers alike. No feeling that he wants you to buy - little or no pressure. It makes the visit so much more enjoyable and of course, you always end up buying something :)

[@BonsaiDruid-qo9lo]

👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks

[@Cbridge9907]

Another great video Xavier. I can't wait to visit Greenwood next time I visit my daughter in England.. It's only an hour and a half from Stratford where she lives. Hope you're going to The trophy next year, I'd love to meet you in person. Cheers from Tuscany... Carlos

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

maybe you could drop in to see me at the same time - I am very close to Greenwood's. You would be very welcome to have a wander around my little garden :)

[@Cbridge9907]

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat it's a date!

[@danielsickelmore]

It's always fun going on a bonsai adventure! My wife would tell you she doesn't agree haha!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

At least it keeps us off the streets :)

[@a.wartongarden1957]

Thanks for sharing your visit..... A big YES to the class... Even if it is just for the entertainment value of your humour... But we are sure to learn a lot too. What do you mean you don't 'work'.... How many hours a week do you spend filming & editing these videos? ... That must be 30 hours a week? (a not-for-profit charity worker at least)

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Truthfully, the video editing and bonsai work is 6 days a week (full time+). It definitely keeps me busy and the editing is taking longer and longer now I have started delving into what Davinci can do for me :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

And I STILL haven’t managed to visit since the shop was refurbished…

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You might need to save a little bit first - so many beautiful pots

[@oachkatzlsmum]

Meet & great 👍 Looks like you had a lot of fun. Meanwhile I decided to postpone my commenting to the hours without sunlight, during late autumn and winter months. Carpe diem 😘🙋‍♀️

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It gets so depressing how quickly we lose the light now :(

[@oachkatzlsmum]

@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Don’t be depressed. Enjoy the hours of light we have. In less than 7 weeks, days getting longer again… 😘

[@SteveAllotment]

Great video... when you going to be working for mainstream TV doing interviews? Yes to the workshop .. I did the intro course earlier this year and was well worth it... the 2 trees are still alive 🙂

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Not sure I am fit for the big stage but I have beeen lucky that people are willing to put up with my banter. Well done on the two bonsai :)

[@pauletheridge7594]

Hi Xavier I never thought for a minute you would show the filming you did you look and sound great myself however oh my god how common do I sound Black Country born and bred strong in the arm weak in the head lol 😂 no seriously had a fantastic day and you really are a kind sincere gentleman thank you Xavier hope to see you again sometime 🌴👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You opened the show with a very memorable start :)

[@Yurup]

Do a workshop!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am looking forward to trying it and hopefully I can persuade Corin to let me take a camera.

[@joegarland4885]

Hi Xavier what a fantastic day you guys had, some fantastic trees on show, you met quite a few people there who I am sure will now watch your channel, you also got a bargain tree which brings me to the guy you met up with and his wife, he said that Azalea cost 35.00, I had to reverse back to make sure I heard it right, if it was that price he more or less stole it, my son who made the sign reminded me that we went to Greenwood, he thinks in the 80's when Corin's dad Harry ran the business, it was nothing like it is now, in fact it was a bit run down, didn't buy any trees as far as we can remember. Have fun with your new tree. You are thinking of starting a workshop, that is a great idea you would be perfect doing it, with your personality, it would be great fun for anyone who turned up learning how to NOT do bonsai 😂. Just kidding they would learn a lot from you so I think you should try it just don't put too much pressure on yourself. Thanks for the video my friend.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Joe - the £35 comment was of course...one of my jokes. Might need to add a zero onto the end of that one. I won't do workshops but I am looking at going on one of Corin's and hopefully taping the day. It just depends if i can convince him :)

[@luigiluigi2098]

You're a natural behind the camera, you should definitely do a class. Not because you need it, but because it'll be funny for sure. I mean entertaining 😅 Did you work in Sales before you retired prematurely?

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

No - I was in the Navy trying to learn to navigate submarines...It seems a very long time ago :)

[@rtregear]

Lovely interviews, Xavier. You could chat for Britian!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I just wish I could do bonsai as well :)

[@rtregear]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 6,000 subscribers think you do bonsai very well.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@rtregear It's abit unbelievable really :)

[@Donpapibonsai]

Really enjoyed this video Was fun and made me laugh Love the line “ if your wanting to buy this we’re having words” hahaha I think you should definitely do the course be something interesting to see in a video I would do that course but I’m not near I’m in Manchester

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I just need to raise a little Birthday money and then I shall see if they will let me film :)

[@Donpapibonsai]

@ when’s your birthday? And is your name Spanish ?

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@Donpapibonsai 5th March and it is my saints name and I took my wifes name when she died. many don't agree with that decision but it is how I remmeber how much she gave me

[@Donpapibonsai]

@ ohhh right I see I wasn’t sure I respect your decision doing that I’m half Spanish myself

[@Donpapibonsai]

My birthday is next week on 13th

[@Chris-oq6kn]

Wow they way prices are over here in the US i would have said at least 400$ . Well left side branch air layer and u got 2 trees for the price of one😂. Thats if u dont want to incorporate it in the design. Yea id like to see a behind the scenes. I got a pic i want to show u a technique havnt seen anyone do before from john nakas book to do on small junipers. I might give it a go. Anyway great tree keep the videos coming pal

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Chris. i am counting on 3 airlayers for this one. The main treee will be a little miserable trunk in another year ;)

[@antiduckable]

I wrote a huge comment basically saying that you got a bargain and complimenting Corin... and it's disappeared for some reason; the KZbin algorithm is ridiculous sometimes!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

This aspect drives me crazy. You are not the first person this has happened to. Thank you for the kind words I know you would have put down :)

[@dougieduck95]

👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for watching