I finally got this bonsai into its forever pot. Japanese Tokoname pot – artist Reiho. Still some work to reduce needle size. Pinus Thunbergeii – Japanese Black… Read more “Japanese Black Pine – Reiho Tokoname pot”
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Callistemon Citrinus Bending
Testing the limits on some of my Australian natives. This Callistemon Citrinus was picked up as nursery stock. I chose it because of the nice bend in… Read more “Callistemon Citrinus Bending”
Mr Kimura Masterclass, there’s a buzz all over the Bonsai world and it’s coming from Bonsai Empire.
You know something big has occurred when all the major bonsai websites, blogs, Instagram pages and influencers are writing about the same thing. Bonsai Empire has achieved… Read more “Mr Kimura Masterclass, there’s a buzz all over the Bonsai world and it’s coming from Bonsai Empire.”
Feedspot – Top 75 Bonsai Blogs & Websites For Bonsai Enthusiasts To Follow in 2020
I wanted to give a quick shout out to Feedspot for including Matt’s Bonsai Blog in their list of Top 75 Bonsai Blogs & Websites to… Read more “Feedspot – Top 75 Bonsai Blogs & Websites For Bonsai Enthusiasts To Follow in 2020”
Bonsai Digital Art – Matt’s Bonsai Blog
I love finding new ways to look at my bonsai. Love this one. Matt
Master Kimura – Bonsai Empire online course
I’m excited about this one. Bonsai Empire are releasing a master class online bonsai course with Bonsai Master Mr Kimura. I think it would be hard to… Read more “Master Kimura – Bonsai Empire online course”
Using a Chopstick to Assess Bonsai Water content
When watering bonsai, the aim is to water in the Goldilocks zone – not too wet, not too dry. Compare watering bonsai it to baking a cake.… Read more “Using a Chopstick to Assess Bonsai Water content”
Bonsai Watering – tips for beginners
Here is an information sheet for anyone looking for some advice on watering bonsai. Download PDF – Bonsai Watering Tips For Beginners – MBB 2020 Cheers Matt… Read more “Bonsai Watering – tips for beginners”
Season conversion – Northern to Southern hemisphere.
This is something small but when reading articles written in the northern hemisphere, I always find myself having to count forward or back six months to working… Read more “Season conversion – Northern to Southern hemisphere.”
Fulgorid Plant Hopper
I was working on my bonsai when I spotted this little guy on a ficus. Couldn’t resist a few photos before moving it on to a safe… Read more “Fulgorid Plant Hopper”
