Bonsai?

[irishearl]

Yep. Almost any woody plant works well. Root restriction and foliage pruning reduces proportions and the plants adapt well to the cultivating.

Eastern Hemlock Stock Photo

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When I was into bonsai some 15 years ago, one such as that would be priced at $700-$1000.

 

[Ethan]

Almost a 3rd page on Bonzai trees!

I’m picturing a room full of elbow patch, tweed jacket wearing professors….

I am obviously all of those things...

 

[Ethan]

My Dwarf alberta spruce project after unwiring, and trimming back some new growth.

 

[LotusEater]

My Dwarf alberta spruce project after unwiring, and trimming back some new growth.View attachment 95877

I grew up in Calgary Alberta- It looks authentic.?
Nice job Ethan.
Also- I like the way your trees are potted. Do you make the pots?

 

[Ethan]

I grew up in Calgary Alberta- It looks authentic.?
Nice job Ethan.
Also- I like the way your trees are potted. Do you make the pots?

The pot is mine, I was casting them out of cement for a while. This is one of my favorites of the lot. Thank you

 

[solideogloria86]

So, about 6 months ago, I was doing some serious reading about bonsai, and watching a bunch of YouTube videos. This is usually the precursor to me jumping head, and wallet first into a new hobby. I decided against it. But, now seeing this post I'm being tempted all over again. Living in Northern Nevada, I was going to make my first attempt a sagebrush.

 

[Chasing Embers]

jumping head, and wallet first

Doesn't even have to be expensive. Local trees and shrubbery are excellent flora subjects, and once drainage and wiring holes are drilled in them, pet food bowls are excellent planting trays.

 

[solideogloria86]

Doesn't even have to be expensive. Local trees and shrubbery are excellent flora subjects, and once drainage and wiring holes are drilled in them, pet food bowls are excellent planting trays.

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This is the kind of advice I needed!

 

[Ethan]

This is the kind of advice I needed!

My Dwarf Alberta Spruce comes from the Lowes clearnace bin...there is a lot of good material there this time of year.

 

[Chasing Embers]

My Dwarf Alberta Spruce comes from the Lowes clearnace bin...there is a lot of good material there this time of year.

They often have boxwoods with some nicely spaced branches and good trunk development.

 

[AlexBarkat]

Clearance sections can be gold mines for bonsai material. Dwarf Alberta Spruces and boxwoods offer fantastic potential for bonsai with their natural features. Trunk development and well-spaced branches are excellent starting points for shaping them into beautiful miniature trees. If you're diving into bonsai with these plants, the guide at https://bonsaiforbeginners.com/guide could be a game-changer. It offers insights on techniques and care, perfect for crafting your clearance treasures into stunning bonsai.

 

[AlexBarkat]

Thanks for sharing your insights on cultivating woody plants. It's fascinating how root restriction and foliage pruning can shape their proportions.

 

[Mundewood]

Thanks for sharing your insights on cultivating woody plants. It's fascinating how root restriction and foliage pruning can shape their proportions. Speaking of trees, have you ever considered growing a camphor tree? They're not only majestic but also emit a delightful minty fragrance. Plus, their versatile uses make them quite intriguing. It might be worth giving them a try in your gardening endeavors!

 

[kcghost]

I'm beginning to think there isn't anything @Chasing Embers can't do.

 

[Pooh-Bah]

Working at a tourist/field-trip destination farm last Fall, I picked up a couple acorns that fell me near me.
Don't think my oak is quite developed enough to start bonsai-ing it, but that's the eventual plan. All of maybe five or six inches high so far, little nub on the side where I guess a branch is slowly forming.