My husband has a passion for bonsais, so I dedicate this post to him. He has immense patience needed to deal with bonsais, resilience to experiment and energy to keep learning. So there is a lot I've picked up from him when it comes to good gardening practices.Here is one from our collection of bonsais-in-making, a flowering one. It's been flowering profusely this season. Exposure to full sun and limited watering has worked wonders.
We'd be re-potting it soon after it slips into dormancy post flowering. The soil is compact and caked with the roots crowding around the side. The caked on dirt will be brushed away, the pot scrubbed clean, and the wire mesh would probably need a change and new wires to thread, twist and hold the roots together until they are settled in. More importantly, it's when we prune the roots and branches to encourage new growth.
I'll come back with more pictures from our bonsai collection, and keep writing on our tried and tested ways of gardening.
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How interesting -- thanks for the indepth description of bonsai gardening, something I have a lot to learn about. I'm jealous that your husband gardens! Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteGood that you are feeling better and to have you back Urban Green. It is nice when couples have an interest in different aspects of gardening. My husband looks after the water lilies and the ponds, while I look after the landscaping, planting, taking care and cleaning of the rest of the property with the aid of a helper or two. Bonsai is a very interesting art I like to see them but I don't own any.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you're feeling better :) I do not have any bonsai plants but am eager to hear from you .
ReplyDeleteWow I must say that your husband has such a challenging hobby. Bonsai requires a lot of patience and creativity. Happy bonsai gardening!
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely Bonsai.Over the years, I too have developed some interest in Bonsai making. Though I have realised that it requires a lot of patience and perseverance, the results are very satisfying!! Its so nice to know that your husband too shares a similar passion for gardening. My best wishes to both of you.
ReplyDelete@Meredith: Thanks for your visit. I'm feeling well. Thanks for asking. And I'm glad you liked my post. I'll try writing more about bonsai gardening.
ReplyDelete@Helen: Thanks for asking, am better now. I totally agree with you. It's good fun when we share interests and gardening is a brilliant thing to do.
ReplyDelete@Keats: Thanks, am feeling better now. I'll keep posting more on bonsai and I hope you find it interesting. See you around.
ReplyDelete@Stephanie: Yes, bonsais need a lot of patience and my husband is quite resilient. I really admire him for that.
@Green thumb: Thanks for stopping by and for your best wishes. It's great to have you all around and feels like one big gardening family :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing bonsai, such an art form. I look forward to seeing more of your collection.
ReplyDelete@Catherine: All my bonsais are in making. Have to wait REALLY long to see the good ones :) thanks for stopping by. By the way, how do you manage to get those stunning photographs?
ReplyDeleteA flowering bonsai. How beautiful! I have no experience here but I love them. The only plant in my garden that looks like a bonsai is my adenium. I guess it it not easy to make a bonsai flower.
ReplyDeleteLove the pot and it must be impressive when it blooms.
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my little garden blog recently and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.