Bonsai people tend to get a bit carried away with things. It seems to be in the nature of bonsaists. We end up with too many trees, too many pots, go too hard on a collecting trip and need to take a quick “nappy” (this sounds very specific but nevermind), etc. We all seem toContinue reading “The Year of the Upgrades”
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Bugpocalypse..
This has been a tough year in my bonsai adventure. Towards the end of last year, I felt like I was starting to get to a point where I was comfortably competent in my skillset. Repotting has become second-nature, I’ve mostly memorized seasonal maintenance timings, my wiring is where I wanted it to be, andContinue reading “Bugpocalypse..”
Visiting Black Dodge Bonsai
There are three major parts to visiting Black Dodge Bonsai. There is the man, the art, and the goods. I know that everyone wants to hear about the goods, but I’m saving that for last so that you listen to why you really need to make a stop there. Black Dodge Bonsai is a twoContinue reading “Visiting Black Dodge Bonsai”
Collecting Trees: Prelude
My goal is to learn every aspect of bonsai. I want to learn the art, the horticulture, the specifics of every tree that I can get my hands on, the patience, and finally collecting. Collecting is what’s on my mind right now. Collecting is a massive topic and is considered controversial sometimes. In my headContinue reading “Collecting Trees: Prelude”
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