Bonsai for Free - Beech Trees

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2019
  • It is not always necessary to buy material for bonsai you might be able to pick up raw material from a skip or a building project.
    In this video I share with you what I do with a beech tree hedge that was being thrown away.
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  • @tic857
    @tic857 3 года назад +2

    I never get tired of Peter flexing on how he gets free material or product and miraculously turns it into gold for his business

  • @kento7899
    @kento7899 5 лет назад +73

    I wish this video were three years old, so I could look for the update.

    • @TheMaster296
      @TheMaster296 3 года назад +2

      its time

    • @patrickschlieker3770
      @patrickschlieker3770 3 года назад +11

      They are in this video: ruclips.net/video/uSccLX5UuJ0/видео.html

    • @mujtabaahmadi7960
      @mujtabaahmadi7960 3 года назад +1

      @@patrickschlieker3770 Thank you. It was amazing. (26th minute in the video)

    • @hansthalhammer
      @hansthalhammer 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Bpnx8aA3Vb0/видео.html Update on those trees. Enjoy!

    • @katiesj0
      @katiesj0 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Bpnx8aA3Vb0/видео.html

  • @jxt1661
    @jxt1661 5 лет назад +126

    Another man’s trash is another man’s treasure indeed.

    • @SmokeyCue
      @SmokeyCue 5 лет назад +5

      Jake Ryan Oliganga And he got paid to haul them off as well that’s a score for sure.

    • @mikbonsai
      @mikbonsai 5 лет назад +1

      Bingo ! laughing all the away to the bank. Peter said he got paid for taking them away.

    • @larjkok1184
      @larjkok1184 4 года назад +6

      It’s One man’s....
      It sounds like you’re talking about the same person.

    • @blahblahbleh__9046
      @blahblahbleh__9046 4 года назад

      I love it, he got paid to take away something someone could of just stuck in the back of their van at the end of the day, and gone a planted somewhere haha.

    • @Homs86
      @Homs86 4 года назад

      love how he s angry about em bein dumped :D

  • @paulgeddert6125
    @paulgeddert6125 3 года назад +2

    The joy on Peter's face when he scratched the bark and said 'It's green!' 😊

  • @angelinapenkova
    @angelinapenkova 5 лет назад +104

    Thank you for saving these trees. Thanks for being such an amazing human. Much love and respect from Bulgaria.

  • @aakoss
    @aakoss 5 лет назад +28

    Beautiful trees! The roots would show a lot of character as a bonsai rather than being hidden when used as a hedge.

  • @blankroomsoup666
    @blankroomsoup666 5 лет назад +13

    Not only bonsai wisdom but also life wisdom, love it!

  • @Deckside
    @Deckside 4 года назад +3

    Hey Peter! I hope all is great. Please do a quick update on these beeches. I think we all would love to see the specimens growing and thank you for saving them. You rock!

  • @11UncleBooker22
    @11UncleBooker22 5 лет назад +2

    That's a wonderful shirt for any raining day as it is always sunny above the clouds.

    • @jg00000
      @jg00000 5 лет назад +1

      What a lovely sentiment

  • @donnanelson9181
    @donnanelson9181 5 лет назад +11

    I’ve always wanted to get into bonsai. You have inspired me so much that I have purchased a set of bonsai tools, grow lights for the winter when I have to bring my trees indoors, supplies for wiring branches and keeping my bonsai healthy, and I’m so excited I finally started this exciting hobby. All bc of your love and inspiration for these beautiful trees. Thank you for giving me the confidence to do this. I always look forward to your videos.

    • @cor3944
      @cor3944 4 года назад +1

      How you are doing now?

  • @craighunter3273
    @craighunter3273 5 лет назад +2

    Your excitement is infectious. Nothing ventured nothing gained. Well done.

  • @andrewcayer6437
    @andrewcayer6437 5 лет назад +5

    Glad to see appreciation of the mighty beech tree. I live in an area surrounded by beech and always thought they would make excellent bonsai.

    • @howardmckeown7187
      @howardmckeown7187 Год назад

      i've just created my first bonsai from a beech "bush" that i have grown in a pot just lightly trimmed for years, i love it, steep learning curve coming up, lol

  • @Pepsi_Please
    @Pepsi_Please 5 лет назад +17

    All those trees thankful little trees are crying, "My Heron! ... I mean, " MY HERO!" 😊

  • @rogerbriggs9802
    @rogerbriggs9802 5 лет назад +45

    Love your enthusiasm, it's infectious. Great project trees.

  • @sallyhumphreys2410
    @sallyhumphreys2410 5 лет назад +8

    Love your drive, Peter and enjoyed your early 70's rubbish dump story, I must get into that myself. Hope all the lovely trees survive into great bonsai. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for another fabulous video.

  • @spiritsoul2396
    @spiritsoul2396 3 года назад +1

    Amazing idea!
    These humble trees went from being neglected and disregarded, to some of the most well pampered trees on Earth. Thank you.

  • @meatsandwich7552
    @meatsandwich7552 5 лет назад +4

    Ive done the same thing with clients. Ive saved quite a few plants and trees this way. Tell your friends "dont kill them, call me first", you will be surprised at how many people call. I now have a beautiful giant pyracantha bonsai from this! Everything may not survive, but it is worth a try!

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman 5 лет назад +3

    What an amazing find. So nice that these trees past their use as hedges and now they get a new life and purpose. Beautiful!

  • @bonsaitherapy1468
    @bonsaitherapy1468 5 лет назад +3

    What a finding you got there, Master Chan! And you look so happy it's a beauty to watch!!

  • @Jack-oc2xq
    @Jack-oc2xq 5 лет назад +4

    What incredible luck Peter! Can’t wait to see an update of their progress in the future

  • @Bonesy50
    @Bonesy50 5 лет назад +8

    You’re so stinking happy I grinned through the whole video. Great job and good deal! Hi from Arkansas!

  • @justicefourcats3203
    @justicefourcats3203 4 года назад +2

    I love this man so much. So knowledgeable, and wholesome.

  • @hectordehesa2118
    @hectordehesa2118 5 лет назад +4

    Really excited to see the future of these trees! Cheers my friend

  • @jfarrell50
    @jfarrell50 5 лет назад +2

    What is so wonderful about this video, apart from the imparted knowledge and wisdom, is the sheer excitement that Peter feels about getting these trees for free. After all of your years of creating and working with bonsai it is fantastic to see that your enthusiasm and joy for rescuing plants and creating beautiful trees from them has not waned. I imagine that you get as excited now about such a find as you did way back when you first started. I know how I would feel, as a real newbie, at even finding one of these trees let alone 60. It's not even the fact that they are free, although that is a real bonus, but the fact it is raw material for one to use one's creative talents on. My congratulations to you, Peter, and please keep us updated on their progress.

  • @shawnblankenship6137
    @shawnblankenship6137 5 лет назад +7

    I know it has already been said,but thank you so much for sharing your life's knowledge with all of us!

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for saving those trees Peter,.can't wait for the next video.

  • @wonderwend1
    @wonderwend1 5 лет назад +1

    It is truly WONDERFUL that you are giving these beautiful trees another chance to be admired

  • @5877user
    @5877user 3 года назад

    Peter, love your Hawaiian shirts, your philosophy on life, and your wealth of information so freely given. You definitely have found your purpose in life. The trees are so happy to have been saved by you to continue living.
    God bless you and keep you safe.

  • @69juamex
    @69juamex 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent example of getting great material for bonsai.

  • @timdady4660
    @timdady4660 2 года назад

    Peter you never cease to amaze me, you get so much enjoyment from finding things for free or very cheap .I think it is wonderful and we all should do more to recycle.

  • @twodogsyyc6729
    @twodogsyyc6729 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing find. It pays to pay attention. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @simplifygardening
    @simplifygardening 5 лет назад +1

    What a great find

  • @atroutflycrazy8057
    @atroutflycrazy8057 5 лет назад +4

    Wow peter what a find to get so many beech that have such great trunks and your excitement in getting them shows there potential. good for you :)
    An update when they put on some growth would be great

  • @XBeABC
    @XBeABC 5 лет назад +2

    Makes me so happy seeing this rescue. Love your work. XXB

  • @distortionpedal
    @distortionpedal 2 года назад

    This guy is my guru . ..i even have these videos on to fall asleep...im learning so much. He is up there with Costa from gardening australia and monty don from the UK

  • @suniaboneham
    @suniaboneham 3 года назад

    You are so inspiring and amazing Peter! What a wonderful video I loved every minute of it. You are THE "Tree Whisperer"

  • @deploribusunum3894
    @deploribusunum3894 5 лет назад +3

    Lol. I watch the mulching dump here too! Great find you got there.

  • @DrSpooglemon
    @DrSpooglemon Год назад

    Love to see the joy on his face at getting these trees. I recently dug up some thick and interesting hawthorn stumps from a hedgerow that was decimated as part of preparation for road works. They are all alive with little green shoots and all of them are going to make very interesting bonsai, I have no doubt. It is a good feeling to not only saved then from being wasted but also to consider the prospect of making something far more interesting than a simple hedge from them!

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 5 лет назад +2

    I planted bushes and trees years ago for future bonsai but the wildlife love them so much I can't bare to chop and dig. Plus the one juniper I dug and potted up last year is dying.
    You have given me some inspiration though.

  • @elizabethrosario5659
    @elizabethrosario5659 5 лет назад +4

    Sir, I am very grateful to you for inspiring me... When I look at trees, I see their potential for become a bonsai... You make it look easy. All your videos are very informative and inspirational. Thank you...

  • @joshuwha
    @joshuwha 5 лет назад +4

    I learn alot from you! Thanks for being awesome

  • @sarahhoyt9556
    @sarahhoyt9556 3 года назад

    I am so pleased with how many youtube videos you have, i just love watching your work and i learn something new every time. I am very happy that there is so much documented content to learn from, and your teaching style is very good. Thank you again sir!

  • @seconta2non
    @seconta2non 5 лет назад

    Peter you are so cool.
    Dumpster diving for beech trees to rescue!
    So awesome!
    Fantastic videos.
    I have great respect for your love for the trees and the process.
    Hope you live a hundred years!
    Thank you!
    From Susan in Anacortes, Washington, USA

  • @trcmustang
    @trcmustang 5 лет назад +1

    Congrats on the wonderful find. 36 trees for free... that's amazing.

  • @gabijones2445
    @gabijones2445 4 года назад

    You are a treasure Mr. Chan. Thank you so much for these videos.

  • @Collection_of_unseen_nature
    @Collection_of_unseen_nature 5 лет назад +1

    That is amazing. You are going to make wonderful things from this material =) Sending you 39 sunny and warm hugs from southern Sweden 🤩

  • @adityaaadi2995
    @adityaaadi2995 5 лет назад +4

    Wow, you're such a lucky and kind person

  • @louisecolombi6630
    @louisecolombi6630 5 лет назад +1

    awesome score! Like they say: “one man's trash is another man's treasure” 💕

  • @margaretsims4344
    @margaretsims4344 4 года назад

    Well done you saved these beautiful trees. They are going to make awesome bonsai. If only everyone could see the potential beauty as you do.

  • @joannevandyke5112
    @joannevandyke5112 5 лет назад +1

    Another inspiring video! Thank you!

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 4 года назад

    Thank goodness you came upon them. Terrible to think they could have been thrown out. Well done you

  • @truebantams
    @truebantams 5 лет назад +6

    Would love to see a follow up video of these trees!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 лет назад +3

      You will very soon. Most of those trees are already producing new leaves.

  • @MassAquaticx
    @MassAquaticx Год назад

    Peter chan changes lives with his wisdom Bonsai is life and life is beautiful I love how u don't conform to conventional ways thank u for being real !!

  • @michaelwhyte8529
    @michaelwhyte8529 5 лет назад +3

    I really love your attitude mate

  • @coinzilla833
    @coinzilla833 4 года назад

    thank you for your knowledge and outlook on life I really enjoy how you view the world not many people are like you and I wish people with the amount of knowledge you have were as humble as you. I learn a lot form your videos on bonsai and life thanks again

  • @richardburton7604
    @richardburton7604 3 года назад

    I love how enthusiastic he is about saving these trees!

  • @headingnorth5701
    @headingnorth5701 5 лет назад +1

    Loving the daily videos.

  • @jimtorode9330
    @jimtorode9330 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing recovery of free plant material...so inspiring! :)

  • @aishawilliambrindley9250
    @aishawilliambrindley9250 3 года назад

    I think its time for an update on the beech trees. Thank you Mr. Chan for your wealth of knowledge and sharing with us. I have recently bought a berberis from you to take up the hobby. 👍🏻

  • @anthonylock5327
    @anthonylock5327 5 лет назад +1

    Genuinely can't wait to see the progress of these trees.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 лет назад +2

      I will show it soon. Already many of them are in full leaf and that is today 8 July!!

    • @anthonylock5327
      @anthonylock5327 5 лет назад

      @@peterchan3100 brilliant, thanks Peter

    • @nicolashaw2799
      @nicolashaw2799 3 года назад

      @@peterchan3100 is there a follow up video on these beech trees?

  • @dickmcshan9778
    @dickmcshan9778 3 года назад

    What a lucky find!
    I can only hope you realize how much we enjoy you and your wonderful presentations. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

  • @michellelyster5931
    @michellelyster5931 4 года назад

    I just stumbled on this channel and I love this guy. He is amzing.

  • @giangianni503
    @giangianni503 3 года назад

    your joy is contagious. Thank you Master

  • @siddiaz1623
    @siddiaz1623 5 лет назад +1

    I love the passion and your dedication sensei

  • @memyself1670
    @memyself1670 5 лет назад +1

    Wow wonderful look forward to the update.

  • @andreassavvides8296
    @andreassavvides8296 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing. These kinds if videos are great!!

  • @Warvi_1111
    @Warvi_1111 5 лет назад +1

    That's Brilliant! Great find!

  • @davidmurray9844
    @davidmurray9844 4 года назад

    Wow what an amazing Man, thank You for being so generous and sharing your priceless knowledge. I learn so much on every video. I wish I could visit your operation someday. Many blessings from Indiana USA.

  • @247ahmad
    @247ahmad 5 лет назад +3

    Excellent work Mr Chan.

  • @lucasmajoe
    @lucasmajoe 5 лет назад +1

    That shirt is top notch my friend!

  • @Nebraskaluke
    @Nebraskaluke 5 лет назад +1

    Love your videos! and love that shirt!

  • @sqcmstudios7889
    @sqcmstudios7889 5 лет назад +2

    this video was very informational and fun ,thanks

  • @mchlbk
    @mchlbk 3 года назад

    What a fantastic idea. I have 4 or 5 red-leaved beeches left over from a project I did six or seven years ago. They are 6-7 feet by now, if I can dig them up I'll use them for bonsai. Thank you so much!

  • @MikeyDunn
    @MikeyDunn 5 лет назад +1

    Darn, that's a find and a half, would love to stumble upon a bunch of trees like that.

  • @kathybramley5609
    @kathybramley5609 5 лет назад +1

    The introduction to this. The weather. It felt like a beautiful gentle nostalgic children's program. And forgive me, I don't mean that in any reductive way at all. Like Bagpuss for trees. (I went to a Bagpuss exhibition in Cartwright Hall in Bradford with the original puppets for the animation. And I surprised myself and wept).

  • @miekolock4060
    @miekolock4060 Год назад

    Awesome!!! I’m new to the channel and have seen the video of you working these trees years later. Cool video to see the origin story

  • @soonzach4017
    @soonzach4017 5 лет назад +1

    Always love your videos

  • @colinbird6436
    @colinbird6436 4 года назад

    This is great, saving those trees from the landfill, commendations to you Peter, nice work my friend.

  • @arifgerrard
    @arifgerrard 5 лет назад +1

    God bless you sir
    Thanks for sharing
    I love bonsai art

  • @mormsbie2227
    @mormsbie2227 5 лет назад +3

    Luck you say... I think those trees are lucky to have found you!!!

  • @bonsa1guy
    @bonsa1guy 5 лет назад +13

    Please do a follow up. I hope most of the 36 survive. Beech aren't the best for root disturbance but for free you have nothing to lose. GL

    • @hansthalhammer
      @hansthalhammer 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Bpnx8aA3Vb0/видео.html Update!

  • @bettydaknife
    @bettydaknife 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent find Peter! Ray here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I would give my left arm for trees like those!

  • @vincentcooper5854
    @vincentcooper5854 4 года назад

    What a wonderful story, thank you!

  • @deploribusunum3894
    @deploribusunum3894 5 лет назад +5

    I love that shirt!

  • @aldix1578
    @aldix1578 5 лет назад +1

    You are a legend, an inspiration and a true bonsai master. I'm into rescuing\adopting trees and reclaiming wood. I find such a satisfaction in it. I came to your nursery before, I love it and Tibo is a star. Would love to be able to spend more time there even as an apprentice. (I'm 38 and with a full time job). Anyhow I'll be coming around Herons in a few days and if I see u around I'll say hi. Thanks for your passion and for sharing your knowledge, pls keep it up. 👍💪😀

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 лет назад +1

      Let me know before you come just to check that I wont be out. I'd love to meet you.

  • @nickr2687
    @nickr2687 4 года назад

    What i wouldn't give to find just one of those trees! Wonderful find Peter

  • @TheMrjoehughes
    @TheMrjoehughes 3 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic material for bonsai, great for experimenting

  • @creatingcorey
    @creatingcorey 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy these types of videos on this one specifically I would have liked a little bit more detail on how you recognized the health of the trees and The care after they've been repotted

  • @stuff6218
    @stuff6218 5 лет назад +2

    Lucky you!

  • @darrencottam1146
    @darrencottam1146 4 года назад

    Does anyone else go around industrial and building site finding plants like these,I have so much fun doing this and the gems you find are unbelievable.

  • @Jeffreyuk
    @Jeffreyuk 5 лет назад +1

    Surprise to find out you live in the UK as well. Hope one day I can visit your gorgeous garden :)

  • @gf2390
    @gf2390 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for another great video. I have just one beach tree that i did the same thing with lol

  • @t42d72
    @t42d72 5 лет назад +1

    After all you have been able to rescue all of them and keep them alive. lucky day for you and those trees also.....Great coincidence !!!

  • @tizianor9454
    @tizianor9454 5 лет назад +2

    Now I'm waiting for a beech forest creation!

  • @shrinathkadolkar7643
    @shrinathkadolkar7643 3 года назад

    You are a good human thank you for being so kind towards mother nature

  • @angie3504
    @angie3504 5 лет назад +1

    Wow...thanks for sharing .

  • @nellyt2807
    @nellyt2807 4 года назад

    sir with your wealth of knowledge one could never bore

  • @finalbossediting
    @finalbossediting 5 лет назад +2

    Can't wait to see how these turn out a few months from now.

  • @darthsept
    @darthsept 5 лет назад +1

    great find!

  • @livingwaters.4U
    @livingwaters.4U 5 лет назад +1

    ur an artist mate, God Bless