Natter night 30th December 2019.

This will probably be my last post for this year, so just in case I forget I would like to say thanks to all who have supported my blog over the the year and a happy new year to one and all.

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 Also to everyone who has attended my natter nights, my thanks for invigorating my interest in this mad passion for Bonsai.

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This tree was the main thing tonight, I set the new boys the task of finding the best front and also asked for what style they would chose ?

As the tree was in a broken pot and this one was the right size I changed it.

This was one possible new front.

This was the second possible front.

I also showed them how to create Jin from some dead branches.

They have learned a bit more tonight.

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Finally Ken T brought this nice little Pyracantha for a little advice.

Once again A HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

Natter-day.

What a great turn out yesterday for the first natter-day here at Ronin Bonsai.

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First to arrive were the people who had travelled the farthest, Robert from Glasgow with Ian and Lindsey from Grimsby .

Some of the sales trees.

The weather was really good to us, so people were milling about outside most of the day

Even when it started to get dark.

This is one tree that has stayed here with me.

My sincere thanks to all who came and made it one of them really special days.

Natter-day Saturday..

Saturday 28th December see's the first time I am having a Natter-day instead of a natter night. I have a lot of my regular visitors as well as some new ones coming, along with Robert Porch with some trees for sale.

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These tables will probably be full of trees..

I will have to start early preparing the food, not Turkey sarnies,

I for one am looking forward to a very good day with very good friends.

One of my favourites.

This Itoigawa Juniper is one of me favourite trees.

Natter night 23rd December 2019.

Some good Xmas banter tonight as well as more wiring on a Juniper belonging to Boxy.

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The twins, Kevin and Graham got to do the wiring.

Still plenty to do, but good practice.

All ready for Saturday.

Boulevard Cypress.

My Boulevard Cypress still out on the bench.

Showing signs of Winter colour but growing well.

Naked Dawn ------------Redwood.

My Dawn Redwood in all it's nakedness for Winter.

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A good time to see the branch structure.

Update , whats been happening at Ronin Bonsai.

Having not posted for a few days, or more, here is an update of what has been going on here at Ronin Bonsai.

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The main focus of the last few weeks has been on wiring for the newbies.

Which they have relished with much gusto.

Finished for now, some after care and attention for a while and this tree will become a very nice image.

To continue with the learning cycle this Juniper is the next to be wired.

Can you hear the concentration from these two.

Taking a rest Graham ?

Finally to night Ken T brought these two Cotoneaster's for a little advice.

They will need a repot in spring as the pots are a bit on the large side.

But will make nice trees.

Tis the season.

Season,s greetings to all who visit my blog.

Itoigawa Juniper.

An Itoigawa Juniper in a Bigei pot.

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Showing signs of Winter, but doing well.

Hemlock.

My Hemlock is looking quite good at the moment.

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Update on my last post.

A comment on my last post was how do I protect from to much water ?

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My shade house, it does not look up to much but is about three meters square with a poly carbonate roof, netting on two sides and no door.

It gives cover from the rain but allows plenty of light and ventilation for my trees.

A little bit cold.

An amazing sight this morning in the garden after a very cold night.

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As you can see I have put all my trees into their winter storage [ not ]

I like my trees to go through the natural process of  nature.

Chinese Juniper, with a little frosting.

Hinoki Cypress as well.

Squamata juniper.

I do however give them protection from excess water.

Bonsai Thursday.

Today was mainly a discussion day with Dave and Boxy about a Scots Pine.

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It was discussed as to what should be the front of the tree and how it should be styled.

It was decided that it should be potted at a different angle and a change of pot.

This could be a new front.

A nice twist and old bark.

I also did some more work on the deadwood on this Itoigawa Juniper.

A good morning's work.

Natter night 25th November 2019.

A really good night once more, with some good work done and plenty of banter.

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I think my visitors bring out the best in Boxy and myself in respect of departing with knowledge that we have learned over time. 

Gibby and Bob still wiring.

After Gibby left Graham carried on learning.

Kevin was also wiring, this time on a Hornbeam.

Ken 2 brought back this Juniper to have some stronger wire added.

Which Boxy did.

I then tweaked it into shape, a nice starter image.

Ken M did some work on a nice Scots pine.

Kevin's Hornbeam, taking shape.

The Scots pine is almost wired now.

A very very good night.