Surviving the Heat: Bonsai Care Tips for Hot Weather
El Niño, a climate pattern characterized by high temperatures and below-average rainfall, is affecting Southern Africa from November to...
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Lesley Haw
Feb 202 min read
Why use Cut Paste and Cut Putty
A lot of people don't fully understand the role of cut putties and cut pastes in bonsai. These products come into play when making large...
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Lesley Haw
Feb 183 min read
The Trident Maple
The Trident maple, native to China and Japan, is a popular broadleaf deciduous tree for bonsai enthusiasts, alongside the Acer palmatum...
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Lesley Haw
Feb 95 min read
February Tasks
Temperatures are very high; days are dry and then you add the wind. Altogether this weather conditions dry out our bonsai at a very fast...
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Lesley Haw
Jan 225 min read
Bonsai 101
from David Terry Step by Step Bonsai Creation - Part 1 Background We will start by exploring some of the fundamentals of bonsai so we can...
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Lesley Haw
Oct 31, 20231 min read
The Bonsai Art of Japan by Eisei-en Bonsai
Introduction to the Kouka-en team! A fabulous video introduction to the Fujikawa coca nursery which was founded in the 1950's. This...
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Lesley Haw
Aug 15, 20234 min read
August 2023
WHAT TO DO IN AUGUST It’s still winter! Cold and windy so be cautious around this time. It has been hinted that we will still...
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Lesley Haw
Jul 7, 20237 min read
July tasks
Winter is here with lots of wind and rain. We have been experiencing strong winds, so protect your trees. Strong winds can dry out...
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Lesley Haw
Jun 22, 20232 min read
The cherished Hinoki - Chamaecyparis -obtusa
Without fail, anyone entering the nursery always heads straight to my little Hinoki, Chamaecyparis Obtusa. Hinoki Cypress is a popular...
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