These pots are all 25-35 years old and were made by Derek for me for trees I had at the...
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This Juniper Ittogawa turned up at a recent class ready for styling. The tree has been growing strongly and was...
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September 2013 - Not exactly the most inspiring start! Basically a log with no taper and only a few branches....
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Before - This privet raft style bonsai will require a thoughtful landscape project when it is eventually transferred to its...
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April 2019 - A nice tree to have on your bench with its annual abundant showing of sweet scented flowers....
Continue ReadingThese pots are all 25-35 years old and were made by Derek for me for trees I had at the time. All measurements are in centimetres and external. If you are interested in any of the above pots please message me at john@johnhanbybonsai.co.uk
Potentially a really nice Juniper with a strong healthy framework from which we can develop and refine the image.
We have been working on this tree for just over 10 years but what a transformation….from impossible looking material to a very pleasing image. The frustration comes when you have been working on a tree for 10 years and it looks basically the same as when you started. Bonsai need time to develop but you […]
These trees were brought along to a couple of recent classes and clearly illustrate the diversity of material I am presented with on a regular basis. it certainly makes life interesting for both me and the other students.
A simple technique but the change in the tree is quite dramatic. What was a major fault spoiling the appearance of the tree has now been replaced with a nice solid base which greatly improves its stature and credibility.
The transformation of a small Larch bonsai. We had a tree that was uninspiring and looking as though it may have no future as a credible bonsai. With drastic pruning, a change of angle and some wiring we now have a dynamic shohin bonsai giving the appearance of a much older tree. The two trunks […]
Sometimes it pays to just let your trees grow for a period. They not only become stronger and healthier but often provide you with a much better piece of raw material from which you can style a really good tree.
I was recently asked to visit a clients home to work on some of his junipers. More and more of my students are beginning to take advantage of private work sessions both at their homes and at my unit.
I hope you have enjoyed the story of this yew tree and our journey together. I always knew there was a good tree in that hessian sack that arrived from Japan. It was a case of careful consideration, patience and working together with nature until finally his soul could be released.