Patches Bonsai

We must occasionally move backwards in order to progress.
Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Hokkaido’
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Had some visitors this morning.
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Japanese Black Pine, by Michael Hagedorn.
I am removing some wire that was placed 3 years ago by @becomingbonsai.bsky.social Pics, now and Oct.2022 #bonsai
Considerably more full now😅

Month one of my apprenticeship included PBE 2024 show prep. No pressure!
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Pacific Bonsai Expo ‘Best in show’
Species: Cryptomeria black Dragon
Owner: anonymous
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They will usually fall on their own but We have a slight chance of snow coming. Removing the berries reduces the surface area for snow build up. Hopefully preventing branch loss due to weight.

Had to snap a shot of Oyakatas winterberry before removing the berries. #Bonsai

Repotting season is upon us in the PNW. Some of your trees might just thank you: #Bonsai

Triple trunk Japanese Maple #bonsai

Japanese Black Pine project in the works at Crataegus bonsai.
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Michael Hagedorn mountain hemlock.

Hagedorn hemlock. #Bonsai

Dan Robinson Larch, grown from seed by Dan. Quick clean up before returning home. Dan lent this tree to the Portland Japanese Garden for their 2024 display.

A Pine Makeover Apprentice Patch Clark is back with a Japanese Black Pine. This is our sequel to A Juniper Makeover. A tall Black Pine with nice bark and plenty of issues. For one thing, after the first foot there…

Had a blast working on this Japanese Black Pine with Michael Hagedorn. #Bonsai
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A Juniper Makeover This juniper was one of the first restyling adventures of my new apprentice, Patch Clark. This is how the juniper came into the yard. I gave the design lead on the tree to Patch. This was Patch’s i…

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Fun restyle on this roughly 20 year old juniper. #Bonsai