Yamadori Bonsai - Sub-Alpine Spruce and Fir Bonsai Collecting

We head 6000 ft ish up to the mountains yamadori collecting. We collect some sub alpine fir bonsai and Englemann spruce bonsai. It was super exciting and fun heading up to the snow at the start of July, neither of us knew what to expect but both were pleasantly surprised at the quality of trees. We hope to collect bonsai in this region once the snow melts a little more. As always collecting and when looking for nursery bonsai I'm finding it important to try to see the end Bonsai design of the tree because once your up there it becomes tree overload, as perspective is lost. I highly recommend taking the time to collect in regions that produce the type of bonsai material you want. As my practice increases I realize the value of my time and have begun to look for better and better trees that can one day become bonsai. As you'll see we laugh and have tons of fun collecting, it's such a unique way to acquire bonsai material. I also like to collect rocks from the regions that I collect the Bonsai to represent the natural habitat where the tree grows. I hope you enjoy this video. I hope to visit Ken's new garden soon and so look for upcoming videos on his place and more wisdom from him. Thanks for watching

[@user-wq7xt3yt5k]

Respect.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I keep telling people it doesn't snow all year round in Canada, then you post this video! Great trees you got and happy Canada day!

[@woodroww.2233]

Nigel please come to BC! love your channel.

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

Hahaha, ya not so good for the stereotype.

[@giulianapazziniyamadoriita8527]

Adoro andare a yamadori 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@digitalice7875]

Wow! Beautiful trees!

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

Thanks

[@Theoldindie]

I soo agree with you that subtle movement tree is amazing, a natural bonsai...barely needs work!

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

At first I was drawn to the big movements in trees now I’m finding myself drawn to these more subtle changes in direction. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@BenBSeattle]

That looks like a lot of fun!

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

So much fun. I’m loving your channel thanks for making videos, Chainsaw awesome. Thanks for commenting. It’s so good to have others in the “region” making videos. Thanks

[@woodroww.2233]

Badass and beautiful. I live in Kelowna and often almost drive off the road looking for yamadori. Thank you and greatly appreciate this video.

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

We had so much fun with this collect. We are hoping to go again in the fall and maybe we can show the views.

[@mrfuzzy1231]

Perfect weather for collecting, hahaha

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

So much fun to be in the snow on July first. Loved this collect. Thanks for watching and commenting Ian.

[@Firm04]

Amazing trees. What soil mix do you use for fresh collected plants ?

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

It changes but for these ones a mix of pumice, perlite, peat, chain saw saw dust, some moss, and for some cat litter. Quite the mix. I think Ken does straight pumice which I would recommend it you can water properly and can afford it. 😀👍

[@cherylandrews3195]

How long have you been doing bonsai? Thanks for the ride through the mountains! I live in AB so it's flat.. flat... flat...

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

I started watching KZbin videos feb 2019. Worked on trees that spring. My earliest videos are from that spring/summer. All this past summer worked on the practice. So coming up to only 2 years. Hope this inspires you in what can be done in a short time. Thanks for all the comments.

[@cherylandrews3195]

@@kootenaybonsaicanada do you collect/buy all the ones you work on or have you started any from seed? Congratulations on learning so much in such a short time!

[@marcellinemcnally3768]

How lucky to be able to go up and get them , just paid £25 for a Alberta spruce 40c 👌🤔😭😭

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

I do feel lucky. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

So what are the rules up there regarding collection? Does every Canadian citizen have the right to x number of trees per year? Are certain species off limits? Do tell cuz I’m about to drive the hell up there!

[@131313chemistry]

Hi. Officially (in most forest districts) there is usually no collecting allowed. However, if you contact the head forester for that region and explain your situation, they will usually grant you a permit (sometimes for a fee). But they'll want to know the approx. area you are collecting in ahead of time as well as the species, numbers, etc.

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

@@131313chemistry thanks for the info!

[@thanhlong312]

You from canada

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

Yup 👍 - western Canada. About a 8hr drive west from the ocean. thanks for asking. Where are you from?

[@thanhlong312]

@@kootenaybonsaicanada do u have instagram , twitter or any social networks?

[@kootenaybonsaicanada]

Unfortunately, no just KZbin👍