Newest Pines Study Group activity

I must say it was an interesting evening. The beginners' Pines Study Group Online was well attended and spirited, to say the least. We'll have to put an end to that! Just kidding. Sort of. Not really. Well, a little.

We saw trees in all stages and at all levels, from just potted small nursery stock, to old bonsai that need restyling. I am truly looking forward to this ongoing study. The transcripts will soon be published into a public thread so all can marvel at the fact that anything got done. Wait. Ummm, so all can read and be enlightened! Yeah, that's it!

This was a tree shared by Jeremy, who felt a bit self-conscious about it. No reason to, really, it's a great tree to learn some horticultural techniques and styling techniques. It might end up surprising everyone.



This young JBP was shared by Andrew. It's a great basic tree with low branching and what looks to be the beginnings of a nice nebari. He plans on using the tall bit as a sacrifice leader. Of course I pointed him to Brent Walston's blog, BonsaiNurseryman. His posts on the choice of a leader and the use of sacrifice branches are very helpful for this type of tree.


Thanks to all who participated! Next Friday at 8PM Central Daylight time-the Advanced Class! Woohoo!