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Rick Manning

Things to do in December 2024

Outdoor: All trees should now be tucked away in their winter housing. Be sure to water as needed while in winter storage. Do not fertilize. The wiring should be checked

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Rick Manning

Tree of the Month – November 2024

Portulacaria afra The Portulacaria afra, commonly known as the Dwarf Jade or Elephant Bush, is a succulent species that thrives as a bonsai. Its resilience, low maintenance requirements, and appealing

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New videos from select Bonsai YouTube Channels

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Other News

blog – Michael Hagedorn New Post on Crataegus Bonsai

  • A Juniper Makeover
    by crataegus on January 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    This juniper was one of the first restyling adventures of my new apprentice, Patch Clark. This is how the juniper came into the yard. I gave the design lead on the tree to Patch. This was Patch’s instinct with the tree. I agreed. There is more activity in the trunk line, and the lean also

Bonsaiplace Creativity Through Bonsai

  • Photo Story: Gardenia Bonsai Update January 2024
    by Bonsaiplace on January 14, 2025 at 5:13 am

    This tree started its journey from throw-away tree to Bonsai in February 2021. I wrote about how I got to be in possession of this tree back then. https://bonsaiplace.net/2021/02/28/off-the-back-of-a-truck/ . Here we are, four years later and the progression is slow but deliberate. This is within the principle of Kaizen which means doing small bits … Continue reading Photo Story: Gardenia Bonsai Update January 2024 →

Bonsai Tonight An educational website about bonsai development

  • Fall work basics – black and red pine
    by Jonas Dupuich on January 5, 2025 at 5:46 am

    If you haven’t finished your fall pine work, there’s still time! Fall and winter, right up until buds start elongating in spring, is a good time to prune and wire dormant conifers including Japanese black and red pines. The first step is to prune branches in crowded areas, the second step is to remove extra

Growing Bonsai Grow your own miniature tree