I like the gregariousness of multi-trunked compositions, as well as the challenges of creating them. Purple flame-like buds adorn orange shoots - beautiful sight in winter.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
A L N U S ... G L U T I N O S A
I like the gregariousness of multi-trunked compositions, as well as the challenges of creating them. Purple flame-like buds adorn orange shoots - beautiful sight in winter.
Friday, January 26, 2007
P I C E A ... " L I T T L E.... G E M "
Garden centre stock
Ulmus parfifolia cutting
36cm high - 56cm wide
Pot: Hand-made Japanese from Mansei-en
When this planting was originally assembled it was less than beautiful, but for the last seven or eight years it has given me immense pleasure.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
A L N U S ... G L U T I N O S A
Being a waterside treee, Alder need wet roots so I stand the pot in a large 'suiban' (water tray) and keep it in full sun all day. Even with moderate feeding, this results in very vigorous and dense growth which is hard work to control. This photograph was taken two weeks after total defoliation.
J U N I P E R U S ...C H I N E N S I S
Juniperus chinensisChinese juniper
One of several cuttings that I took from a garden plant and allowed to grow in the ground for a seven or eight years before potting up. In order to create a short, stocky trunk with good movement, the branches were pruned hard every two years. A long-winded way of doing things - but worth it....
Tanuki
Juniperus blaauwiiBlaauws juniper - "Tanuki"
It took eleven years of regular feeding and pruning before this tanuki was ready for structuring properly. Much work was needed to make the union between living tissue and dead wood virtually undetectable. It underwent a comprehensive re-modelling in 1997 and continues to improve each year.
Welcome to Bonsai Empire!
You can find all your information about the art of growing Bonsai on this site.
What is Bonsai?
The literal translation of bonsai is "plant in a tray”. Many people think Bonsai is a species of tree, but it really is a way of growing a tree in a way that it is small in size but still has all the characteristics of a full-grown tree. There are many styles to choose from to form your Bonsai, imitated from the natural circumstances. Think about the Cascade-style, imitated from trees that carry so much snow on their leaves that the trunk bends to form a large loop.
Where does Bonsai originate from?
The first known mention of a Bonsai was in an 800-year-old picture, discovered in an ancient temple in China. So it’s very likely that the Chinese started growing Bonsai. The Japanese learned the Bonsai-art later on and discovered new ways to grow Bonsai. The first Bonsai trees were brought to Europe in the 20th century. Ever since Bonsai has grown increasingly popular in Europe.
Hurting trees?
Some people think it’s cruel what we do to Bonsai trees, but they are styled and cared for with much attention and love. Think about normal hedges; they are also trimmed several times a year! While hedges aren’t really valuable or important to people, Bonsai is an art form with great cultural significance. I hope that people will learn to appreciate the art of growing Bonsai after visiting this site!
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The literal translation of bonsai is "plant in a tray”. Many people think Bonsai is a species of tree, but it really is a way of growing a tree in a way that it is small in size but still has all the characteristics of a full-grown tree. There are many styles to choose from to form your Bonsai, imitated from the natural circumstances. Think about the Cascade-style, imitated from trees that carry so much snow on their leaves that the trunk bends to form a large loop.
Where does Bonsai originate from?
The first known mention of a Bonsai was in an 800-year-old picture, discovered in an ancient temple in China. So it’s very likely that the Chinese started growing Bonsai. The Japanese learned the Bonsai-art later on and discovered new ways to grow Bonsai. The first Bonsai trees were brought to Europe in the 20th century. Ever since Bonsai has grown increasingly popular in Europe.
Hurting trees?
Some people think it’s cruel what we do to Bonsai trees, but they are styled and cared for with much attention and love. Think about normal hedges; they are also trimmed several times a year! While hedges aren’t really valuable or important to people, Bonsai is an art form with great cultural significance. I hope that people will learn to appreciate the art of growing Bonsai after visiting this site!
About me...
My name is Nicasio Balsamo, I live in Asuncion Pacu, Maasin City, Southern Leyte, I finished my study at Saint Joseph Joseph Colllege. What i do for a living now is Planting Bonsai, I have my own shop and also I have my own internet connection in my office (DSL). I have 1 lovely daugther. My goal now is to manage my own business which is Growing Bonsai and i use internet to enhace my knowledge of this business.
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