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Jason, I have learned more from you in a couple of hours than I have in a week drifting around internet. You address the subjects in an easy-to-understand manner but still go into considerable depth. Thanks
Thank you for the great and understandable explanation. Not only do I learn a lot about bonsai, but I can also improve my rusty English. 😁 Best regards from Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
When you say winter pruning, when do you think is safe to do so? I only ask as i'm into my 4th year of bonsai now and haven't generally done any pruning between Autumn and repotting time. Any risks pruning in winter?
Some people might advise against it, or to do it only in the few weeks after leaf drop, because the sap is not flowing to heal wounds and help compartmentalise and seal off wounds but the work here is purely taking off young growing tips of branches. You might get a little die back so cut a little above the nodes to allow for that, and compartmentalisation of the wound. I have done winter pruning all through the winter months for a number of years without any issues. For more major pruning I would seal the wound against fungal issues. My own view is that cutting now avoids the tree expending energy on unnecessary or unwanted growth as it begins to flush out in spring. Others may be more cautious and prune later but that also risks bleeding sap and stored energy.
@@TheBonsaiGarden I figured it's probably quite safe, but just to avoid major structural pruning to stop the cold / damp getting into or through any cut paste, and avoid it around hard frosts. It'll give me plenty to do if I start now 😁 am itching to get on with repotting season / growing bed planting....
Great explanation and examples. I must remember these things when cultivating my trees. I do use directional pruning and years ago my brother gifted me a few Bonsai books to include one from Peter Chen. Wintering over, I killed my trees. The nursery where I bought my cherry trees said they were not cold tolerant but they couldn't give me the exact names. In my search I find cherry trees with large leave while mine are 1/2 inch in length. I remember watching Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone work his "African Style Serissa" in: ruclips.net/video/eMFElry7Umo/видео.html. Beautiful tree, great results but a little tedious..Thanks for the instruction, appreciate it!
Watched loads of video's and this is definitely the best explanation i actually get it now, will definitely help when i come to prune otherwise i wouldnt have known where to cut
Im in Michigan and have to take my jade plants in for the winter months. This seams like I'm cheating my plants out of their winter. Whens the best time to prune them?
I’m not familiar with growing plants in your location, particularly succulents and tropicals. I would seek the advice of locals or a local bonsai club.
@TheBonsaiGarden very! I've been trying and failing for a few years now. I have only been able to keep the "normal" size stuff alive and have been reluctant to start the transition for my lemon and apple trees that I started from seed, but your content is giving me not only the knowledge but confidence to do so. I have some really cool material to work with and can't wait to get started on hacking them off to make that transition, but I don't want to keep doing "noobie" things.
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Bonsai Soil (What You Need To Know)
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Jason, I have learned more from you in a couple of hours than I have in a week drifting around internet. You address the subjects in an easy-to-understand manner but still go into considerable depth. Thanks
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m happy this was helpful. 👍
extraordinary process and patience
Absolutely 👍
Thank you for the great and understandable explanation.
Not only do I learn a lot about bonsai, but I can also improve my rusty English. 😁
Best regards from Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Happy to help Mathias 👍
When you say winter pruning, when do you think is safe to do so? I only ask as i'm into my 4th year of bonsai now and haven't generally done any pruning between Autumn and repotting time. Any risks pruning in winter?
Some people might advise against it, or to do it only in the few weeks after leaf drop, because the sap is not flowing to heal wounds and help compartmentalise and seal off wounds but the work here is purely taking off young growing tips of branches. You might get a little die back so cut a little above the nodes to allow for that, and compartmentalisation of the wound.
I have done winter pruning all through the winter months for a number of years without any issues.
For more major pruning I would seal the wound against fungal issues.
My own view is that cutting now avoids the tree expending energy on unnecessary or unwanted growth as it begins to flush out in spring. Others may be more cautious and prune later but that also risks bleeding sap and stored energy.
@@TheBonsaiGarden I figured it's probably quite safe, but just to avoid major structural pruning to stop the cold / damp getting into or through any cut paste, and avoid it around hard frosts. It'll give me plenty to do if I start now 😁 am itching to get on with repotting season / growing bed planting....
All good advice here Jason. Very well put together video
Thank you Gavin. 👍
A very good informative video Jason. This is just what the novice needs. Very easy to understand reinforced by great camera work. Excellent.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback Mick 👍
Great explanation and examples. I must remember these things when cultivating my trees. I do use directional pruning and years ago my brother gifted me a few Bonsai books to include one from Peter Chen. Wintering over, I killed my trees. The nursery where I bought my cherry trees said they were not cold tolerant but they couldn't give me the exact names. In my search I find cherry trees with large leave while mine are 1/2 inch in length. I remember watching Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone work his "African Style Serissa" in:
ruclips.net/video/eMFElry7Umo/видео.html. Beautiful tree, great results but a little tedious..Thanks for the instruction, appreciate it!
You are most welcome Guy, and glad this was helpful
Watched loads of video's and this is definitely the best explanation i actually get it now, will definitely help when i come to prune otherwise i wouldnt have known where to cut
Glad this was helpful to you 😀
Great information, thanks for the vid.
My pleasure 🙏
Excellent video Jason. After watching yesterday, I braved the cold this morning and emulated your techniques on my Deshojo. 👍
Great stuff.
Great video Jason! Well worth your yime and effort 👍💪
Cheers for that Alex. 👍
Well presented and informative. Thank you for all your time and effort. It is appreciated.
Thank you Susan 👍
Nice video Jason, well explained!
Glad it was helpful Jasper 😊
Im in Michigan and have to take my jade plants in for the winter months.
This seams like I'm cheating my plants out of their winter.
Whens the best time to prune them?
I’m not familiar with growing plants in your location, particularly succulents and tropicals. I would seek the advice of locals or a local bonsai club.
@@TheBonsaiGarden thank you, I love your channel
With tropicals they often don’t have dormant periods like deciduous trees. I am much less experienced with tropical indoor trees.
Educational as always.
Thank you, always appreciated 🙏
This is very informative ! Thanks to your videos ans "shorts", I keep progressing every week ! Thanks a lot !
This is great news 👍
Definitely well presented!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this informative video. I always like when you Bonzai experts explain why we should be doing the things we do.
Thank you Michael 🙏
Great video Jason 👊
Thanks Andy. Next I’m gonna Bally making a start on that video you challenged me to do - though it’s a Japanese Holly rather than a juniper.
@@TheBonsaiGarden that’s cool Jason no rush on it fella 👊
i've been searching for hours all over the internet to understand ramification and you saved my day.great explanation.
Glad this was helpful for you 👍
Great review and explanation on getting ramification. It is very educational.
Thanks Jeff 👍
I know you're a very busy guy, but always so glad when I open my laptop at the end of the day, and see that you have posted.
That’s very kind of you Mary 👍
Thank you Jason for the excellent explanation and example of the technique
You are welcome Mark 👍
Another well presented video Jason. I look forward to seeing that ramification develop :)
Thanks Xavier. As you know I had several issue putting this together - just glad to have it finished. Next up… that Japanese Holly…
Brilliant 👏 really good info, thanks😊
My pleasure Keith 👍
Top video thanks Xav, made my day.
?Xav?
Probably make Xavier’s day too 😂🤗👍
Dude! Best explanation in Lehman terms ever...
Happy this was helpful to you. 👍
@TheBonsaiGarden
very!
I've been trying and failing for a few years now.
I have only been able to keep the "normal" size stuff alive and have been reluctant to start the transition for my lemon and apple trees that I started from seed, but your content is giving me not only the knowledge but confidence to do so.
I have some really cool material to work with and can't wait to get started on hacking them off to make that transition, but I don't want to keep doing "noobie" things.
@societyspy7545 good luck with your efforts
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