Mar
17
This is the tree I used in my grafting article, “Bud Grafting on Japanese Black Pine.” I’ve had this tree for over ten years, and the branches are quite leggy at the bottom, as all were there when I purchased the tree. In a bid to move forward with it, I’ve pruned and wired it, [...]
Nov
23
What would you do with this?
Originally posted Friday, April 10, 2009 (current edit at end of post)
This tree is one given me by a dear friend who is too generous. Seriously, he helps me in many ways. When I first looked at this tree, I didn’t know what to make of it, but [...]
Grafting is a valuable tool for improving one’s bonsai, but it is sadly misunderstood, and therefore, underused. A prominent bonsai master known worldwide has often been heard to say that his teacher didn’t graft, so he doesn’t either! There is [...]
