Thread grafting a Japanese Maple
I’ve had this little Japanese Maple for 14 years. The main area I have struggled with is lower back branches. … Continue Reading Thread grafting a Japanese Maple
Mealy Bug infestation under bonsai cut paste
So this is interesting. Today I was trimming off excess buds on a fig that I completely defoliated a few … Continue Reading Mealy Bug infestation under bonsai cut paste
Liquid Fertilizer concentration look-up table
I use a wide variety of liquid fertilizers. Mixing things up is a good thing in my opinion. I keep … Continue Reading Liquid Fertilizer concentration look-up table
LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control
I have recently installed a LinkTap watering management system onto my bonsai’s irrigation system. This brilliant device has significantly improved … Continue Reading LinkTap watering timer system – a new level of control
Megumi and Alex Bennett feature on ABC’s Gardening Australia
Recently Megumi and Alex Bennett featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia. I feel very privileged to have been taught by both … Continue Reading Megumi and Alex Bennett feature on ABC’s Gardening Australia
Happy spring!
I always look forward to new spring growth. My pine and maple buds are out early this year. I think … Continue Reading Happy spring!
Scale insects
Over the last few years I have neglected my pest prevention spraying (lesson learnt). As a result I have seen … Continue Reading Scale insects
Weeding Solution for Bonsai
I hate weeds, plain and simple. I particularly hate weeding with a passion, I find it to be a waste … Continue Reading Weeding Solution for Bonsai
2018 Bonsai Society of Sydney Exhibition
Mr Kimura – a privilege to meet
In 2005 I had the privilege of being on the working committee for the 18th AABC (Association of Australian Bonsai … Continue Reading Mr Kimura – a privilege to meet
Ficus – completed defoliation combined with a solid feeding program really works!
The results of completed defoliation combined with a solid feeding program have been very impressive to say the least. My … Continue Reading Ficus – completed defoliation combined with a solid feeding program really works!
Ficus Buds Emerge
So after only a few weeks the fig buds have started to emerge. These figs got a complete defoliation and … Continue Reading Ficus Buds Emerge
Ficus defoliation
This is my favourite ficus bonsai. I bought it in 2005 as a small under developed and somewhat underwhelming stock … Continue Reading Ficus defoliation
Bonsai Tools by American Bonsai Tool & Supply co.
One of the joys of bonsai is attention to detail. Every tiny area of the tree is important. The impact … Continue Reading Bonsai Tools by American Bonsai Tool & Supply co.
Book review: Bonsai, Its Art, Science, History, and Philosophy By Deborah R. Koreshoff
Bonsai, Its Art, Science, History, and Philosophy By Deborah R. Koreshoff One of many excellent books in my collection is … Continue Reading Book review: Bonsai, Its Art, Science, History, and Philosophy By Deborah R. Koreshoff
Lessons learnt from Mick Balzary
“form is nothing but emptiness and emptiness is nothing but form” In 2007 I had the pleasure of assisting … Continue Reading Lessons learnt from Mick Balzary
