This is a very rustic garden,must be fine beiing there and do the job. And from the looks of it there was a white persian cat behind a window,watching your moves with interest,too. Thx for sharing this video!
"A lot of people laugh at me and say that 'Peter Chan doesn't know what he's doing' but I do know what I'm doing". Hahahahaha! Hysterical! You tell 'em Peter! I'll back you up!
It took me off guard to see you in your street clothes, Peter. I've become so accustomed to your nursery attire. Those Hawaiian shirts have become such a significant part of your calming presence. I would love to see a video on native conifers of the PNW. Perhaps Douglas Fir or maybe a Western Red Cedar forest planting? Great video as always! Best regards from the Skagit Valley, Washington, US.
check out Bonsai Mirai. They are outside of Seattle and do a lot of work like what you're looking for. They have a subscription plan for their videos, but you can find shorter and free videos from them on youtube.
@@bonsaipiper3773 I'll have to check them out! I have seen some of their YT content, but had no idea they were local. It's nice to watch British content because the zones are similar, but when it comes to soil and local material, we're quite literally a world apart.
Most of my 10 year bonsai path is still in the ground. I'm thinking I'll need a machine or a ground layer If I want them in a container. The eldest maples I mowed around as hatchling are over a foot thick at the trunk. The roots are formidable. My elbows hurt just looking at them. I did start air layers about 10' up. We'll see if I can get some 6" starter trees by next spring. My mulberry air layers are ready to separate I noticed yesterday evening as I mulled about the yard.
I realize that this video was posted some time ago, but I'm just now getting arpund to it, and I have to say, I am amazed by the way you have styled your Dissectums. I have 2 at the moment, one purple/red, in a large mica pot, and one green variety in the ground. I would LOVE to try to style these in a more upright/weeping style, like those in the video, rather then the huge mound weeping style. I am currently trying to airlayer two branches of the green one, which I have basically let grow wild, but would like to try to restyle it. Yours were very interesting. I thought they were just Acer trees like my others. Didnt realize they were Dissectum. Thanks for this, very inspiring.
When pruning my pines the branches are tending to curve upward a while after pruning, is there a way to prevent that from happening? Am I removing to much on the branch or to much above the branch?
HI Peter...& thank you for this Timely video...i was just wondering how that Garden was getting on, i remember you working on that garden and how much you put into it..it is looking realy fine...the only thing i would question is "how efficient is the watering system...especially during this extra dry weather we are having at the moment" ? also will you feed the trees...as they look like they need feeding ! that said...it is a great place and well laid out, thankyou again for the video and as always...look after yourself all the best Gordon Wigham.
The watering system is now working fine. When it was first installed the owners did not check that it was working. Thats the trouble when its not your own garden. Same with bonsai = many owners neglect the watering of their trees and wonder why they die.
In the UK we're in a heatwave right now so it's hard to look after the trees etc. It's totally understandable for a garden to look slightly neglected this time of year
The people in the complex do not understand the need to prune bonsai. Personally, I'd be out there every day with my scissors but we also have to consider if the residents are able to maintain their garden. If it's a difficulty then call in Peter Chan and it'll be ok for 6 months. Enjoy your space - that's what it's all about !
Questioning is fine, I think, that's how one learns. I think it's the close mindedness of "Peter Chan doesn't do what I do, therefore he must be wrong" that's more problematic.
What ghastly garden this is. A garden should be something alive, yet even those beautiful trees struggle to survive (no wonder depending entirely on watering an having no chance of finding water in the soil on their own). So it is bad maintenance and stupid planning - Not much zen to be found here...
@@noyoujanemetarzan1677 certainly there are other possibilities! i mean they could have for example installed a rooftop garden with living plants. You would then have flowers, insects and overall, not just dead rocks and plastic grass. As far as i understand "Zen", it is about creating spaces to meditate. Often this was done in contrast to the surrounding envrioment. Hence, the Rock gardens in japan. That garden in the middle of an urban concrete space on the other hand has about the meditation potential of a padded cell...
What a lovely setting. Much better than just a concrete courtyard! They are very lucky to have an expert on hand to tend their trees 🥰
Indeed! I have been making an effort to remove th concrete in my garden and my what an improvement it has made :)
Thanks Peter.
This is a very rustic garden,must be fine beiing there and do the job. And from the looks of it there was a white persian cat behind a window,watching your moves with interest,too. Thx for sharing this video!
Thx for sharing Peter 👍..
Learning something new every video, thank you 💚
"A lot of people laugh at me and say that 'Peter Chan doesn't know what he's doing' but I do know what I'm doing". Hahahahaha! Hysterical! You tell 'em Peter! I'll back you up!
Lovely garden what a lovely space in the city
The Islington Zen garden is such a beauty because you put all your love and passion into your bonsai. Thanks for sharing Peter.
So good to see this again. The crows scared me out of my skin! Rather loud birds! Very informative as always! Thank you Sir Peter.
peter, it was such an honor to meet you today, thank you for being so generous and welcoming. you are a huge inspiration.
Good luck with your bonsai journey! Nice meeting you and your folks.
@@peterchan3100Thank you!
Thank you Peter. A nice change of venue with larger garden trees.
I love learning about pines budding back from old wood. Such gems of info you share. Thank you.
Leaning a lot of your new videos uppload watching here in the Philippines island 🇵🇭
Nice place,clean & tidy💚🌲👍there is still room for a lot of medium or small bonsais😊
Remember - Less is More !!
The sirens are an odd replacement for the cheeping birds. Miss the birds love your content, thank you
Beautiful place , thank you for an interesting post .
It took me off guard to see you in your street clothes, Peter. I've become so accustomed to your nursery attire. Those Hawaiian shirts have become such a significant part of your calming presence.
I would love to see a video on native conifers of the PNW. Perhaps Douglas Fir or maybe a Western Red Cedar forest planting?
Great video as always! Best regards from the Skagit Valley, Washington, US.
check out Bonsai Mirai. They are outside of Seattle and do a lot of work like what you're looking for. They have a subscription plan for their videos, but you can find shorter and free videos from them on youtube.
@@bonsaipiper3773 I'll have to check them out! I have seen some of their YT content, but had no idea they were local. It's nice to watch British content because the zones are similar, but when it comes to soil and local material, we're quite literally a world apart.
Most of my 10 year bonsai path is still in the ground. I'm thinking I'll need a machine or a ground layer If I want them in a container. The eldest maples I mowed around as hatchling are over a foot thick at the trunk. The roots are formidable. My elbows hurt just looking at them. I did start air layers about 10' up. We'll see if I can get some 6" starter trees by next spring. My mulberry air layers are ready to separate I noticed yesterday evening as I mulled about the yard.
I realize that this video was posted some time ago, but I'm just now getting arpund to it, and I have to say, I am amazed by the way you have styled your Dissectums. I have 2 at the moment, one purple/red, in a large mica pot, and one green variety in the ground. I would LOVE to try to style these in a more upright/weeping style, like those in the video, rather then the huge mound weeping style. I am currently trying to airlayer two branches of the green one, which I have basically let grow wild, but would like to try to restyle it. Yours were very interesting. I thought they were just Acer trees like my others. Didnt realize they were Dissectum. Thanks for this, very inspiring.
Great Video. What kind of maple is this at 1:25 min?
after googling i found out its a "Acer Palmatum Dissectum Ever Red"
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter
Are all these bonsai come from your nursery sir?
All the trees are grown and supplied by Peter, all grown as garden trees which he specialises in them.
@@joegarland4885 wow wow.. so amazing thank u sir
@@joegarland4885 i cant imagine how much the've spent with that special bonsais
Yes - they are all produced at Herons over a period of about 30 years!
There is a "Making Of" video, although the actual construction is shown in still pictures: ua-cam.com/video/2Kblnr9De-Y/v-deo.html
Will the back budding also come from wood where no needles are? I thought that buds only could come from places where there are needles.
I am not sure because that particular tree is weak. If it was a stronger tree - then Yes.
@@peterchan3100 so even when the needles have dropped or are plucked from the branches they can still produce new buds? That’s good to hear.
Are the trees in pots and then placed in-ground?
When pruning my pines the branches are tending to curve upward a while after pruning, is there a way to prevent that from happening? Am I removing to much on the branch or to much above the branch?
You have to remove Some of the upwards pointing shoots.
Is that fake gras? Beautiful trees though!
Yes, the only part I'm not keen on
Better than bare concrete.
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HI Peter...& thank you for this Timely video...i was just wondering how that Garden was getting on, i remember you working on that garden and how much you put into it..it is looking realy fine...the only thing i would question is "how efficient is the watering system...especially during this extra dry weather we are having at the moment" ? also will you feed the trees...as they look like they need feeding ! that said...it is a great place and well laid out, thankyou again for the video and as always...look after yourself all the best Gordon Wigham.
The watering system is now working fine. When it was first installed the owners did not check that it was working. Thats the trouble when its not your own garden. Same with bonsai = many owners neglect the watering of their trees and wonder why they die.
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Check last Luther began life cutting off ways no different things today and life 😂😂😂😂😂🥰
That Zen garden is missing it's most important part , NOTHING
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What explains such neglect?
In the UK we're in a heatwave right now so it's hard to look after the trees etc. It's totally understandable for a garden to look slightly neglected this time of year
He said in the video they didn’t properly inspect to make sure the watering system was working
The people in the complex do not understand the need to prune bonsai. Personally, I'd be out there every day with my scissors but we also have to consider if the residents are able to maintain their garden. If it's a difficulty then call in Peter Chan and it'll be ok for 6 months. Enjoy your space - that's what it's all about !
@@guywatson-bognorregisbonsa7370 Yes! I'd do it for free.
I don't know who would ever question any of your methods.
They need mental evaluation...
Questioning is fine, I think, that's how one learns.
I think it's the close mindedness of "Peter Chan doesn't do what I do, therefore he must be wrong" that's more problematic.
Did you hear that demon bird!?
this garden is W4nck
What ghastly garden this is. A garden should be something alive, yet even those beautiful trees struggle to survive (no wonder depending entirely on watering an having no chance of finding water in the soil on their own). So it is bad maintenance and stupid planning - Not much zen to be found here...
I personally love it.
The question is, can anyone else do better in a courtyard that is not on the ground floor (it's on the third floor, apparently).
@@noyoujanemetarzan1677 certainly there are other possibilities! i mean they could have for example installed a rooftop garden with living plants. You would then have flowers, insects and overall, not just dead rocks and plastic grass. As far as i understand "Zen", it is about creating spaces to meditate. Often this was done in contrast to the surrounding envrioment. Hence, the Rock gardens in japan. That garden in the middle of an urban concrete space on the other hand has about the meditation potential of a padded cell...
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