Please bonsai zone family anyone read..》》 So this story is about my Japanese black pine grown from an ebay seed lol. I've had it about 10 years this spring. So it's always done pretty well with this weird end of winters here in Michigan but I'd keep her in the garage which I have a window in so that's where she sat. On nice days I'd bring it to the table to enjoy some unfiltered sun and I noticed it was gonna be nice so I left her out all day and all night which was fine as Temps go. My problem came when Elmer (the squirrel) decided to come out of his nest. Which that's in my side yard. Yes he is very fat because my kids and I feed him and he has plenty of fruiting trees on my property to stay nice and plump. Well that wasn't enough for him and he decided to eat the top bark of my poor little pine which was just pruned for ramification.!! The little sh*t chewed off every bit of foliage. Now I'm very upset because from what I know pines die without atleast a branch with needles. Any suggestions what to do? The tree is healthy. So my jimmy-rig mindset started to go and i had an idea that i immediately started. I had cuttings in a pot from the prune, so I decided to clean up one scion and wedge graft it onto a lower part of the twisted trunk. It may just die idk but I had 10 years into this so had to try something immediately b4 she woke up. Got it all taped and sealed then put tree, pot, and all into a bag to make a greenhouse effect. Sooo I will update anyone interested on this post in the future please wish me luck and say a prayer for my pine. And Elmer doesn't even care lol
Good luck I think it's definitely worth a shot and a good idea. I've done some grafting myself this spring. Let us know if you get a new top out of it. I actually had something similar happen to my JBP Niwaki (garden tree) in SE Indiana, last winter some pesky deer came around and knawed the main leader and it only had a few needles left, but gave it some time and it has since regrown a few tiny tiny buds, but I've already started using a lower branch to be the new leader. So I guess if it's healthy and vigorous I wouldn't doubt anything.
I always worry about the longevity of your root rake. I wish a Bonsai tool company would partner with you a make Bonsai Zone brand tools. You’ve got some Pretty iconic gear. The long scissors, your old pruners with the leather handles and your root rake to name a few.
I remember this one from before because it's planted on some mineralized rock. I think the planting looks much better than before now that the roots have grown out more
Your passion for your art is astounding and soothing and as a subscriber of many years has taught me so much. Especially this week as I'm about to attempt my first root over rock with, as it happens, a cedar. Thank you so much Nigel. Look forward to seeing how this one progresses and hope I can put your lessons into practice with my own. Much Love from the UK.
Putting them in the new pot plus elevating the rock a bit, really made a big difference. Because the Thujas are still so small, I think the composition really looks adorable (I prefer small bonsai over much bigger ones) although it might sound a bit strange saying that about bonsai, but that's the way I feel.
That rock is facinating. I know some minerals form into hexagonal structures (such as basalt) but its coloration makes me wonder if it's a silica pseudomorph of an ancient coral fossil
Please bonsai zone family anyone read..》》
So this story is about my Japanese black pine grown from an ebay seed lol. I've had it about 10 years this spring. So it's always done pretty well with this weird end of winters here in Michigan but I'd keep her in the garage which I have a window in so that's where she sat. On nice days I'd bring it to the table to enjoy some unfiltered sun and I noticed it was gonna be nice so I left her out all day and all night which was fine as Temps go. My problem came when Elmer (the squirrel) decided to come out of his nest. Which that's in my side yard. Yes he is very fat because my kids and I feed him and he has plenty of fruiting trees on my property to stay nice and plump. Well that wasn't enough for him and he decided to eat the top bark of my poor little pine which was just pruned for ramification.!! The little sh*t chewed off every bit of foliage. Now I'm very upset because from what I know pines die without atleast a branch with needles. Any suggestions what to do? The tree is healthy.
So my jimmy-rig mindset started to go and i had an idea that i immediately started.
I had cuttings in a pot from the prune, so I decided to clean up one scion and wedge graft it onto a lower part of the twisted trunk. It may just die idk but I had 10 years into this so had to try something immediately b4 she woke up. Got it all taped and sealed then put tree, pot, and all into a bag to make a greenhouse effect. Sooo I will update anyone interested on this post in the future please wish me luck and say a prayer for my pine. And Elmer doesn't even care lol
Good luck I think it's definitely worth a shot and a good idea. I've done some grafting myself this spring. Let us know if you get a new top out of it.
I actually had something similar happen to my JBP Niwaki (garden tree) in SE Indiana, last winter some pesky deer came around and knawed the main leader and it only had a few needles left, but gave it some time and it has since regrown a few tiny tiny buds, but I've already started using a lower branch to be the new leader.
So I guess if it's healthy and vigorous I wouldn't doubt anything.
You could even make a video showing in detail, I'd check it out.
the movement of the trees translates to ‘sprightly’ to me! your new planting is definitely lively…
I always worry about the longevity of your root rake. I wish a Bonsai tool company would partner with you a make Bonsai Zone brand tools. You’ve got some Pretty iconic gear. The long scissors, your old pruners with the leather handles and your root rake to name a few.
Great idea, I'd buy 2 of each!
I want at least 2 of those root rakes. ❤️❤️
Another show worthy tree. Things are really coming together over there. 🙂
I remember this one from before because it's planted on some mineralized rock. I think the planting looks much better than before now that the roots have grown out more
Root over rock little cedar clump style looks great in its new old pot, too!
Another really nice tree! really cool texture to that rock too.
They look fantastic on that chuck of coral base rock. You sure have an eye for that stuff. Lucky to get them grown natural by seed.
Nigel, This Thuga looks like it was made to grow on this rock in this pot. So well done!
Another brilliant composition Nigel. Very inspiring. Keep them coming. Take care.
This looks so much nicer now! Super cool.
What a beautiful planting. Two ROR in one day. Quite a treat. Thanks, keep growing
This is one really cool repot. Rock, moss, pot and of course the tree, Excellent!!! A real showpiece.
Wow Nigel, you have such an eye for good composition. Love both these trees 😊
Really great composition on this one! Love it!
Funny how it's exciting to raise a root over rock but just about any other bonsai it's exciting to lower it into the pot more.
Love yesterday’s pot very nice 😊
Outstanding... Keep inspiring!!!!
I like this little one
Great job, good sir
Wow what a difference, looks really good Nigel !
Nigel, that planting looks stunning what an inspiration it is.
Your passion for your art is astounding and soothing and as a subscriber of many years has taught me so much. Especially this week as I'm about to attempt my first root over rock with, as it happens, a cedar. Thank you so much Nigel. Look forward to seeing how this one progresses and hope I can put your lessons into practice with my own. Much Love from the UK.
Putting them in the new pot plus elevating the rock a bit, really made a big difference. Because the Thujas are still so small, I think the composition really looks adorable (I prefer small bonsai over much bigger ones) although it might sound a bit strange saying that about bonsai, but that's the way I feel.
Pretty nice Nigel.
That rock is facinating. I know some minerals form into hexagonal structures (such as basalt) but its coloration makes me wonder if it's a silica pseudomorph of an ancient coral fossil
Very cool 👍
nice video, excelent!
looks fabulous
Really nice progression on your RORs. Enjoy watching the repots.
That rooster wants in on the video! ❤
The side of the rock looks like the inside of a dirt dobber nest!(wasp) or bee hive Too cool!
That looks awesome
So beautiful
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I’m curious how you would clean the algae off a rock. Anyone???
I have one covered in algae and just water and the toothbrush doesn’t work. Thanks
The day may come this rock will look to sam, but this is not this day :)
why not cleaning the rock jut enough, to take the algae? (the brownish green) you loss a lot of the texture from the rock with that algae on
How did you get so lucky as to find a rock onto which seeds had germinated? Was this in your backyard or out in nature?
My friend Harold knew I was into bonsai and when he saw the little seedlings on the rock, he gave it to me!!
Ever considered pruning your hair ?
Huh?
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@@kevinrandell5189 Nice!
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Looks amazing!
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