Collecting Trees and The Chinese Elm Workshop, The Bonsai Zone, May 2022

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2 жыл бұрын

Our club is going on our spring collection trip to find suitable trees for creating bonsai. We are collecting these yamadori trees with permission on this private land.
Next, it's time to work on the trees at the Tropical Expression's Chinese Elm Workshop held at their store in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
To see previous workshop videos, click on the playlist here....
kzfaq.info/sun/PLQouTWwmTQozJwPjbsjHln8ADTQgUO2oT
Here is a link to Tropical Expressions for more information on upcoming workshops.
linktr.ee/Tropical_Expressions
or the website here....
tropex.ca/
Special thanks to Mark and Madeline of "Tropical Expressions" for hosting the event!!
For more information on the Kitchener Waterloo Bonsai Society, click on the Facebook page here...
kwbonsaisociety/
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Пікірлер: 71

@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun and tiring day.. at least for me! Wish I could have made the workshop.. but won’t miss the next one!

@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 2 жыл бұрын

Tree hunting and being in the fresh air. Cool! Class. Teaching. Epic!

@patricesheehan511 Жыл бұрын

The workshop trees were amazing ! They all did a great job and the root over rock was clever and inspirational .

@TheBonsaiZone Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks!!

@Alepoudiitsa 2 жыл бұрын

i like the one with the roots over rock!.

@MaybeBonsai 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun day out in the woods, I will make sure to make the next trip! Just got back from vacation today

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have you back Xin, hope you had a wonderful time!!!

@BonsaiMethod 2 жыл бұрын

Strong class! Love the results. The Maestro is Exceptional! Teacher to many. Thank you Nigel.

@dalepowell6815 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel, it seems you had a fun filled day and met a few new followers to impart your knowledge of the art of Bonsai...

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did, thanks!

@leszekrybak5067 2 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, Leszek here, as promised: with a quick reminder about watching these commercials. I hate them just like everyone else... making an exception here for Nigel and The Bonsai Zone... let's keep it going. Thank you!

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Leszek, you da man!!

@oscars85 2 жыл бұрын

Nigel, sounds like a fun day, collecting in the morning and bonsai classes at night. Thanks for sharing.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Best day ever!!

@9svm 2 жыл бұрын

youre a hard worker nigel

@thepatron4663 2 жыл бұрын

I love collecting trees from the wild

@zimartiste1 11 ай бұрын

very cool, i love this job

@tomzifertomzifer6944 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice trees at the Chinese elm workshop

@dabblingwithbonsai 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun day! So many cool trees both in the forest and the workshop 💚

@marysoldeeley2218 2 жыл бұрын

Awe, that was a fantastic video! I want to do some collecting this year. Hopefully I get time!

@natrjack965 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that video but I think it's time for you to do a tour starting here in the UK 🇬🇧 😀 I bet you have lots of fans over here ......

@annebeginn2034 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I bet he has, would be awesome to see him at work 😃

@TheBonsaiGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. 🙏

@ig7806 2 жыл бұрын

those mosquitoes buzzing around the camera, lol. the true Canadian experience!

@Tybold63 2 жыл бұрын

Haha we got same here in Sweden, cheers!

@SequoiaElisabeth 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job of filming the workshop, other than the screen whiting out. The key to a good bonsai is good stock. Those trees are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elisabeth👍 The Sequoia trees are doing really well!

@JasonSchmidt-1979 Жыл бұрын

Hey this looks like ‘Tropical expressions!’ I’ve been in there and have one of these elms. Too bad I missed this workshop

@t3dwards13 2 жыл бұрын

You've definitely got energy and endurance! Well, I guess you don't need it when you're doing what you love. That root over rock was a stroke of luck... And a quick thinking genius! Someday I'll get up to Canada. Lol

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dante! Such an enjoyable day!

@jokesterk5302 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a very fruitfull day, for me it really was ,and all of those nice people where shining with pride showing their project, loved watching it , thanks ,for sharing!

@JuliePascal 2 жыл бұрын

That looked like so much fun. Both the hike in the forest and the workshop.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie, I really enjoyed the day!!

@potreliefbonsaibatu5035 2 жыл бұрын

CooL 👍smart😇educatif💚

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@bartstellink307 2 жыл бұрын

Creative bunch, lovely to see the joy of them.

@TheBradley1616 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great time Nigel! My tree is doing great, hoping to make another workshop in the future.

@patsfreund9164 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice video. Loved the collecting. And, your workshop on the elm trees was very interesting. Your students made some beautiful designs.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Pat!

@heavenboms8111 2 жыл бұрын

The root over rock won the best tree.

@nickybeingnicky 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all have some impressive native ferns.

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicky, and impressive mosquitoes too!

@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony 2 жыл бұрын

Cork Bark White Pine? Great Video Nigel!

@saffgembara1245 Жыл бұрын

Gud brader👍

@mrscotchguy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to the future work on your Chinese Elm, Nigel. I have one that's been a challenge since day one. Got rid of the aphid problem, overwintered it, and it's in full recovery mode now. For now, it's going to stay in the pot, and I'll let it grow wild for the summer. It may get a light pruning before coming inside for the winter, but honestly, it's has such a wild series of bend that I'm not sure if air layering might be the best option down the road. Thanks for another great video, Nigel.

@Liisa3139 2 жыл бұрын

Those blue and white flowers at 8:00 are Aquilegia vulgaris, common columbines or Granny’s nightcaps. They are commonly grown as perennials in gardens. I have them too, of course, but over here (northern Europe) they are not flowering yet.

@spudtaylor9 2 жыл бұрын

Should have put the root over rock to one side of the pot and have the apex central. In my opinion😉

@normantownsend3367 2 жыл бұрын

Something to consider in a future re-potting for sure! Right now we’re just concerned with getting the roots healthy and developing some vigor.

@jonasrugna6446 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel, Thanks for the videos. It's always good to learn from you. I couldn't find a video that would specifically talk about what to look for when choosing a greenhouse. I live in Canada as well, so I know that for severe winters we would need some protected or sealed greenhouse to handle our tropical trees in winter and at the same time that is well ventilated to deal with our extremely hot summers. If you do have a video (I've seen that you have a lot talking about the construction of your glass walls greenhouse), can you please point it out? Thank you!

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jonas, you can't go wrong with a Rodgers glass greenhouse if it's within your budget. The ones with the rigid plastic walls are good too, but you can have problems with panels blowing out in high winds. www.rogersgreenhouse.com/

@waterlover 2 жыл бұрын

I have two elms that I wish I knew how to trim up

@brucedeacon28 2 жыл бұрын

👍🍎👌🙂

@BiggPaaapi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nigel! I have a question for you (or anyone else who reads this). I noticed a Silver Maple growing at the very edge of my backyard, and it’s about half a meter tall already. Do you think it would be easy to dig it up and pot it, and do you think it’s at a good age to start styling? I’ve never dealt with real young trees before. Thanks!

@waterlover 2 жыл бұрын

Wow almost all these guys have gorgeous ladies , I think I’m going to attend more bonsai classes in Mexico see if I can find a Mamacita here😝

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

If only there was one more sister for you!!

@Groglor 2 жыл бұрын

is it stiill ok to gather a cedar? its early june but I know where some are in western ontario

@Groglor 2 жыл бұрын

Ive seen ant hills at least 5 times that size in western ontario. Red ants

@jenskarlsson4744 2 жыл бұрын

How did u get the bend in the trunk of the chinese elms ?? pruning???

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

The trees were already like that for the workshop I think they were tied around a stake when they were young.

@paulschaefer5241 2 жыл бұрын

He calls it a tender tree. After saying it was native to Korea. I spent a year in Korea in the 1980's the climate there in the winter is similar to what you would find in Minesota. I don't think the plant could handle anthing cooler that about -35c.

@Alepoudiitsa 2 жыл бұрын

that how the soil around my house is full of clay and realy heave. xD

@jameswalker3416 2 жыл бұрын

I started gardening with carnivorous plants as well and im not aware of any that are poison. What ones are poisonous?

@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I'll have to ask Aaron!!

@jameswalker3416 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBonsaiZone i would appreciate it nigel. Ive got over 100 in my backyard. I know you can eat the nectar amarican pitcher plants produce and it's good. Lol

@uuproverlord8324 2 жыл бұрын

secondoist

@geofftrivers5078 2 жыл бұрын

Foist

@jballenger9240 2 жыл бұрын

Great class and bonsais. What luck for Norm and Naomi, root over rock on their first time out!!! It must have been in the stars. You and Peter Chan, of Heron’s Bonsai (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5lniKiUv5OXfYE.html) , in the UK, both talked about “hard and soft pruning”. He’s in step with you, labeling the current year’s growth as “soft” b/c it’s pliable, easily bent without tearing or ripping, and returns pretty much to its original shape and form and, as you said, branches and leaves from the previous year(s) are “hard”. Now I get it when you say a “hard prune.” Duh… He said it is pretty easy to make maple seedlings from the soft stems by stripping off some lower leaves and putting the stem in water to root, then planting. Anyone tried that and had success?