Japanese Maple Airlayer…

… at the second attempt! I tried a layer on this tree in 2013 but it bridged the gap. I reopened it and made a bigger  indent, and also changed away from moss to an akadama mix. This time we have success, but I’ll be leaving the separation until the Spring.

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Busy Day….

I played host to the Clubs Bonsai School Session today. All very enjoyable with good friends and bonsai learning at the top of the agenda. Just how many times can Ben photobomb!!

Youth to the right age to the left 🙂

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Munster Weekend in Photos

Here’s our exploits from the weekend in photos. A great atmosphere for bonsai, fun but hard work getting done as well.

Signs of Autumn

Nice walk this morning and plenty of Autumn signals to be seen.

Dub Club

Playing catch up with photos. I took these a few weeks back at the Leinster Bonsai Club meeting. Fell in love with this little Horse Chestnut!

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Little Ash

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Think I scared Ovi in this one lol

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Phil and Owen 5 minutes into their staring contest!

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A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, keep it up guys.

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Pack yer bag yer leaving! 🙂

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If only I had more Thyme 🙂DSC_0489

Heather for 2015

This one will be getting a little work and a new pot for 2015.

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Autumnal Larch

A bit early but ….

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Sugarplum Fairy

Saxifrage Sugarplum Fairy, ready for an accent pot next year. Love the flowers on this one.

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Korean Hornbeam Leaf Cutter

My Korean Hornbeam has proven to be a big hit again this year with leaf cutter bees. All the late growth in August has been cut away in semi circles.

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I reckon this is the culprit, photo not mine sadly.

Leinster Bound

I’m heading to Leinster Bonsai Clubs meeting tonight in Balbriggan with Phil for some craic and wee trees.

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