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Surviving the Heat: Bonsai Care Tips for Hot Weather
El Niño, a climate pattern characterized by high temperatures and below-average rainfall, is affecting Southern Africa from November to...
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Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Why use Cut Paste and Cut Putty
A lot of people don't fully understand the role of cut putties and cut pastes in bonsai. These products come into play when making large...
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
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The Trident Maple
The Trident maple, native to China and Japan, is a popular broadleaf deciduous tree for bonsai enthusiasts, alongside the Acer palmatum...
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Feb 18, 20243 min read
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February Tasks
Temperatures are very high; days are dry and then you add the wind. Altogether this weather conditions dry out our bonsai at a very fast...
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Feb 9, 20245 min read
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Bonsai 101
from David Terry Step by Step Bonsai Creation - Part 1 Background We will start by exploring some of the fundamentals of bonsai so we can...
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Jan 22, 20245 min read
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The Bonsai Art of Japan by Eisei-en Bonsai
Introduction to the Kouka-en team! A fabulous video introduction to the Fujikawa coca nursery which was founded in the 1950's. This...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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August 2023
WHAT TO DO IN AUGUST It’s still winter! Cold and windy so be cautious around this time. It has been hinted that we will still...
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Aug 15, 20234 min read
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July tasks
Winter is here with lots of wind and rain. We have been experiencing strong winds, so protect your trees. Strong winds can dry out...
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Jul 7, 20237 min read
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The cherished Hinoki - Chamaecyparis -obtusa
Without fail, anyone entering the nursery always heads straight to my little Hinoki, Chamaecyparis Obtusa. Hinoki Cypress is a popular...
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Jun 22, 20232 min read
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