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For the Dutch, don’t forget this event this weekend.
The first of the videos from Peter’s recent visit.
I was asked to put on a small display of trees at a meeting of the Japan Society of Northern Ireland on Saturday and do a short talk.
Myself and Stephen went along on the day, getting there early to set up we were able to have a wonder around the Japanese Garden at the venue.
We then set up a few small displays at the entrance and what could pass as a tokonoma in the living area. The extra trees were placed outside in the garden for viewing during the afternoon.
This chap was keeping an eye on us…
After my talk we got stuck into some fabulous food and it was obvious just what a social occasion this meeting was. Great to see the kids enjoying themselves, and so well behaved too.
I have updated the video of the big Scots Pine that Phil did the bending on with Ryan Neil back in January. After 6 months the wire had to be removed as it was starting to cut in. However Phil left the guy lines in place to maintain the trunk position. There has been strong growth and there are many signs of back budding. The video is below, if you have already watched the workshop portion and want to skip to the update go to 37.30. I have also included the outtake video of Phil attempting to turn the tree for video. It wasn’t meant to be an out take but Phil in his usual style has managed to make it one. See what we have to put up with !! 🙂
I’m now sitting down to sort through the footage recorded at the Peter Warren weekend. I hope to have these up this week.
I said back in part one that I would give Mario an update on his trees from the weekend, so here goes.
The main tree discussed and worked on was his Juniper. A big issue was the amount of juvenile foliage but I’m assured that’s not my fault. You’ll just have to wait for the video covering this from the Saturday workshop 🙂
This is his Shohin Japanese White Pine before the workshop
Not a lot of major work needed but Peter did some removal of branches here and there and worked though the bud selection for next year.
This might be a slightly better front.
Gives you an idea of what was coming off.
Just for reference this was it back in July 2011.
The satsuki also got a tidy up with a slight trim. Not much required after the major pruning back in June. Before and after below.
Also had a look at the black pine but I have no photos.
Just saw this being shared over on facebook, Herron’s bonsai in the Mailonline, some great Autumn colour. C;lick on the image below to view.
I do hate it though when they write ‘bonsais’ as the plural!!
I suppose Monday isn’t technically the weekend, but Peter was still with me that morning and was kind enough to look at a few tree.
Sadly I was that intent on listening and learning I didn’t photograph everything but I did get a few.
This Hawthorn was discussed on the blog last year and Peter told me to wait until he was back over to get a look at it.
I laughed when I saw this photo as it makes Peter look a touch indecisive but I can assure you the opposite was true.
We played about with a few optioned on how much to shorten the branch by using cloth to cover up.
Checking for Chuhin 🙂
And about the only photo with me in it after a whole weekend! Peter lifted my camera for the snip.
After pruning unnecessary branches and shortening of the cascade.
A few other trees were looked at and talked through which I found very beneficial and then it was time to head for the airport. Thanks again Peter.
We had a few other trees knocking about at the workshop on Sunday, there for various reasons. It’s always good to take advantage of Peter’s eye for design and talk through a few options on a few trees. This large San Jose Juniper was there to be studied with a view to grafting Itoagawa foliage onto it in the future. An interesting discussion about the various options and technique involved. 
Phil also brought along his Pine from the January Ryan Neil workshop for a few photos to show progression. Wire had to come off after only six months as it was biting in alot! Not bad for a tree that was sawed halfway through in two places. See here for the video.
A few more of Phil’s trees there for advice and work.
A change of front for Sharon’s Deshojo Maple.
A small alternation on Sharon’s Korean Hornbeam.
Lastly I put the Peter to work on one of the most important tasks of the day. 🙂
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