What happened here? Let's cut back on the...18일 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiWhat happened here? Let's cut back on the...Last week and Friday I decided to take the day off to work on trimming a few of my trees. This turned out to be one of…
#Bonsaicare : Consistent pruning and the long term effects지난달 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsai#Bonsaicare : Consistent pruning and the long term effectsWhy choose a subject like consistency when talking about pruning you might think. I deliberately chose this topic as I…
The importance of restyling as part of bonsai maintenance. Ceder bonsai restyle.2개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiThe importance of restyling as part of bonsai maintenance. Ceder bonsai restyle.This past weekend I made time to work on my trees. I trimmed a few trees and cleaned a few of the bonsai benches. As I…
The long awaited re-potting of one of my oldest bonsai trees. How a compacted soil mixture can influence your watering routine...3개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiThe long awaited re-potting of one of my oldest bonsai trees. How a compacted soil mixture can influence your watering routine...It's been a while since I have been on the site to upload an article. I started my own company in May 2019 and it has…
Grandma Maggies forest maintenance6개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiGrandma Maggies forest maintenanceI finally got myself to sit down and write the blog on grandma Maggie's forest. The past few weeks have been hectic.…
Making time to work on your bonsai6개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiMaking time to work on your bonsaiI read a lot of online blogs and articles on bonsai and every article I read has at least one good idea you can take…
My thread graft follow up. Removed the feeder branch.8개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in graftMy thread graft follow up. Removed the feeder branch.This week was a very interesting one. I finally got to remove my feeder branches on my thread grafts. I will be…
I conquered one of the "New 7 wonders of nature". My two and a half hour climb to the top of #tablemountain8개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in hikingI conquered one of the "New 7 wonders of nature". My two and a half hour climb to the top of #tablemountainI recently decided to hike up one of the new seven wonders of nature (Table Mountain). I wanted to share my experience…
#Japanday2019 . My Experience during Japanday 2019 in Stellenbosch.8개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsai#Japanday2019 . My Experience during Japanday 2019 in Stellenbosch.Today I just want to share my experience during the #Japanday2019 celebrations. This year the theme was the rugby…
Emergency repotting. Monkey Thorn tree repotted after wooden box fell apart8개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiEmergency repotting. Monkey Thorn tree repotted after wooden box fell apartHey guys! O boy, have I missed posting blogs and sharing my stories with you. I know a few months have past between my…
I have a bonsai tree how do I keep it in shape? Here are a few basic steps to keep your bonsai in good shape.10개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiI have a bonsai tree how do I keep it in shape? Here are a few basic steps to keep your bonsai in good shape.Ever wondered how to take care of a bonsai tree? Well today I will be sharing a few tips and things I do to keep my…
Juniper Nana Highlights transformation and detialed video. "measure twice,cut once"11개월 전 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiJuniper Nana Highlights transformation and detialed video. "measure twice,cut once"It's been 26 days since my last blog, seems like an eternity. But not to worry I'm back and I have finally shaken off…
Repotting my final Ficus for the year. What a way to end off the year with my roots up in the air...작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiRepotting my final Ficus for the year. What a way to end off the year with my roots up in the air...As you can see I finished all the work I put aside for this week in two days! Once you get started there is no…
Getting festive with my Ficus'작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaivideoGetting festive with my Ficus'It has been over two weeks since my last blog. It feels like I should introduce myself and give a brief overview of…
Boland Bonsai Kai #show2018 "from a slow start to the best show in 20 years"작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiBoland Bonsai Kai #show2018 "from a slow start to the best show in 20 years"It's almost a week later and I am still getting feedback letters form the club members. Most of the feedback is…
Show preparation: Five days till the show... fisrt video on show prep 2018. #gettingthere작년 by romanolsamuels57 in gardeningShow preparation: Five days till the show... fisrt video on show prep 2018. #gettingthereEvery day that passes is a day closer to the show. My work load has increased as entries have started to take off. The…
Preparing for our club show. With thirteen days left everything is starting to fall in place.작년 by romanolsamuels57 in lifePreparing for our club show. With thirteen days left everything is starting to fall in place.It's thirteen days before our clubs show and I feel relieved but also tense at the same time. This year I am…
Getting my trim on! A subject that can not be covered enough.작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiGetting my trim on! A subject that can not be covered enough.A you can see with this lovely warm summer days comes rapid growing foliage. During these fast growing periods it's…
I like my bonsai sunnyside up... with heat come weeping leaves작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiI like my bonsai sunnyside up... with heat come weeping leavesWe are half way through a heat wave. This week has been one of the worst weeks in the year for me. I almost lost a few…
Am I watering my trees the right way? Here are a few handy tips and explanations on watering.작년 by romanolsamuels57 in bonsaiAm I watering my trees the right way? Here are a few handy tips and explanations on watering.Watering is a very interesting topic. I read up a lot on this and watched a few videos at the end of last year as we…