You don’t owe anyone an explanation but we love to hear your opinions and insights regardless ❤ thank you for making this accessible for us all. This is my first exploration into bonsai. Just starting to get curious. I work full time. I don’t have any plants. But I think it might like this in my life. Glad I found your channel
I read some of those negative comments. Usual problem of armchair experts. You're the one with the magnificent tree and so much nicer to keep them full&healthy! Keep on keeping on! 👏
What are you talking about? Mate juniper strength comes from the foliage. That's a 100% fact .Cutting like 95% off the tree makes it very weak. If you can't understand this, then maybe Bonsai isn't for you...
Your upstanding philosophy has been around for centuries, but still far too many don’t understand it. It takes a long time to positively change the majority. I admire your approach. Keep on 🕊️
I wish the tree had been in silhouette against the sky rather than against the tree. I had a hard time seeing the overall shape, I could only see the lower part well. Every time I see you trim a bonsai I think it is trimmed too hard, but your results are wonderful. My son tells me “they don’t feel pain, mom, it’s ok to cut branches”! 😊
“Happy New Year!” 🎉🥂🍾 I always respect your experience and philosophy in creating a natural look with your trees. You have the ability to connect with nature harmony, speaking as an artist and philosopher. Take care and have a wonderful 2025. 🙏🙏🙏
A very well and welcomed overview of bonsai practices. I agree with your approach, and always welcome varying ideas and thoughts. One of the primary reasons I follow your videos on our Living Art form. Keep ‘em coming Mr. C……
Some people are just SO boxed in by rules. They learned it from some expert during their journey and are now too stubborn to absorb new information or try new techniques. You clearly know what you're doing. You can be the most perfect bonsai artist and still receive negative comments. As irritating as the negative comments are, they only help your channel win the UA-cam algorithm.
Thank you for the video, Milton! I completely agree! there is way too much arguing especially when it comes to such a relaxing hobby like Bonsai! People have their opinions but it shouldn't spoil our enjoyment either.
You deserve respect for your years of experience and applied knowledge. Your approach is the reason I watch your channel. Sure, I watch artists that use no wire at all, some who wire every little branch, some who make cuts like they’re chopping salad, etc. I think people have the right to approach Bonsai as it suits them, if it’s for their own edification. Sure, you have to meet certain standards if you’re representing your club, exhibiting in a show, etc. But take from those that have obviously mastered the art, and apply to developing your own style. I can’t imagine taking time to provide negative comments to someone who obviously knows more than I do. My suggestion is to avoid the naysayers as much as possible; the vast majority of us appreciate your time in sharing your skills and knowledge.
Thank you! That provides me energy to do the next video and the next! My only puzzle is never know what is best...Like should I dig up another Juniper...too boring?
@MiltonChang Not boring at all, since each individual tree is different with its own challenges. I never fail to learn something new, no matter what you work on.
I think the best way to show your style is to show a juniper bonsai that you think is show worthy. We would really want a tour of your whole garden, might have missed that but I am really curious :)
In the website my partner promise to launch a week from now will have a few I shot in a "studio" my garage. The way I like it...not overgrown to cover the beauty of the trunk. the video ae work in progress to make a demonstration. Thanks for asking.
I've heard this a lot from the fungi folks too. I never learned how complicated soil is until I learned a bit about mycology. One of the guys put it that here are leaves, and rocks, and bugs, and organic material the soil needs. But none of it is usable for the poor plants until they all pool their different aspects to create soil. Really love this bonsai community.
Some of the criticisms are so funny to me. People who never worked on a single 50 year old tree, much less a 250 year old tree, who will probably never even SEE a 1500 year old tree in real life are lecturing Milton on how he is doing something wrong and will probably kill his trees! I cannot think of anyone else in the world I would trust more than Milton with any ancient juniper. Clearly by now he knows exactly what he is doing and wouldn't risk a hard prune if for one second he thought it would compromise the health of the tree. Keep showing those armchair experts your craft!
Wow! Thank you! True, there is no right or wrong way when you have an open mind and a long term view. In six month the tree will look OK, in two years great, in 10 years it ought to be in a museum for everyone to enjoy. It is not me, I am just a passer by to bring nature home. Thank you from my heart!
I think one of those comments last time you are talking about was mine. If you go back and look there was nothing negative about and in fact I thanked you for sharing with us. Also had several people comment on my comment saying they agreed with me. There are many different ways to approach bonsai. I just don’t agree with your approach to them and that’s ok. We don’t have to agree and we can still both enjoy this hobby equally. It doesn’t have to be this big drama kind of thing that I don’t agree with the way you do bonsai thanks as always for sharing and happy new year
Thank you! You are exactly right... I would add absorb what is out there, digest, understand, extrapolate to build on using your knowledge...That is how humanity makes progress. Or else we will still be loin cloth throwing rocks at each other. Right? I hope we can have constructive exchange in the future to build a more capable BH community, Thanking you in advance.
If you look at the ring spacing, in this case exposed lines, spacing is a fraction of mm. That works out to about 100years per inch. 1500 years is an estimate...the point it is is very old and venerable. I worked on it with a great deal of respect. This tree is from the high mountains of Mojave desert outside of LA. Thanks for asking...it is good to be skeptical.,..I never BS!
@MiltonChang I didn't mean it in a sceptical way! I was just curious. Thank for the info! That is unbelievable! It must belong to one of the oldest bonsai still alive, If not oldest living organism that you can hold!
Thank you for your approach. I was in a Bonsai Society that was very opinionated. We are correct. You are wrong. The older club members were very standoffish which made me leave. Your approach is refreshing. Thank you again
Welcome! Please Stay tuned. And share your bonsai joy with others. Bonsai in Japan is correctly referred to as "craft." You follow a well defined set of procedures to get to a well defined goal of perfection., BUT bonsai is art, there is no goal...so long as the end result is pleasing. To that, I would add...do learn the traditional ways, to get you started right...and then extrapolate to go further! Thus the difference. Craft enables the master to predefined what is right...In art, teachers encourages creativity, meaning doing things differently to get to a better place!
A mate, i watch your content, and you don't have to say anything, but cutting 95% off a juniper is very bad because juniper strength comes from the foliage...I know this my juniper bonsai is stunning.
Thanks for the breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
I appreciate your philosophy pertaining to bonsai, and to life… sticking to bonsai, I’m grateful to have someone with your approach so that the community isn’t supersaturated with helmet-shaped junipers and the overuse of deadwood trunks
Done right is beautify no matter what approach one takes. thank you! I will do my best...using whatever method, including wiring, only when appropriate.
Your justification does not apply to a California juniper. Its energy is received through its foliage. By depriving it of so much foliage for such a large mass, you may have well killed it. A quarter of the foliage can be removed, but with what you’ve done, I won’t be surprised if it dies. This was a very reckless move on your behalf, and I’m shocked that a bonsai “expert” would do this.
You don’t have to justify how you style your trees you will always get negative comments lot of jealous people out there keep up the good work happy new year 🏴
Very few trees look like yours, if you'd put one of your trees in a line-up, I would be able to tell which tree is yours, it's very distinct. If distinguishing yourself from others means drastic cutting, then I'd say keep doing it!
Thank you! Every bonsai will look its own because you are modifying natural tendency, not forcing our will upon nature by bending. I am NOT against writing...but thoughtful/skillful bending that can emulate nature...which I think is hard t do...because our inclination invariably creeps in.
I love your open minded ness. It shows a true love and appreciation for others in everything you say and do.
Thank you. I was pretty opinionated when I was young...there I realize there nothing that is exactly right for everyone.
It's art. Someone will always have an opinion or something negative to say. I love what you do.
Thank you for the encouragement.
Share the joy of bonsai with your friends.
You don’t owe anyone an explanation but we love to hear your opinions and insights regardless ❤ thank you for making this accessible for us all. This is my first exploration into bonsai. Just starting to get curious. I work full time. I don’t have any plants. But I think it might like this in my life. Glad I found your channel
Yes!
Give it a try...you. might just like it!
I read some of those negative comments. Usual problem of armchair experts. You're the one with the magnificent tree and so much nicer to keep them full&healthy! Keep on keeping on! 👏
Thank you for your encouragement. I grew an inch after shrank to 4' height! 🙂
Please tell a friend.
What are you talking about? Mate juniper strength comes from the foliage. That's a 100% fact .Cutting like 95% off the tree makes it very weak. If you can't understand this, then maybe Bonsai isn't for you...
@@smokereapergaming3861 case in point... 🙄
Wow! You are harsh mate!
Tou·ché!
How about give me a six month reprieve to show you how vigorous the tree would grow!
Your upstanding philosophy has been around for centuries, but still far too many don’t understand it. It takes a long time to positively change the majority. I admire your approach. Keep on 🕊️
Thank you!
Our time on earth is finite...do our best to leave a better world.
I love your approach. You're one of the best artists on UA-cam, and I appreciate you sharing your gift with us. Keep on keepin' on!
thank you for the encouragement!
I am enjoying the sharing and the positive feedback...
Heck...I am retired!
...but not tired!
🙂
I wish the tree had been in silhouette against the sky rather than against the tree. I had a hard time seeing the overall shape, I could only see the lower part well. Every time I see you trim a bonsai I think it is trimmed too hard, but your results are wonderful. My son tells me “they don’t feel pain, mom, it’s ok to cut branches”! 😊
“Happy New Year!”
🎉🥂🍾
I always respect your experience and philosophy in creating a natural look with your trees.
You have the ability to connect with nature harmony, speaking as an artist and philosopher.
Take care and have a wonderful 2025. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you David. You are very kind. Happy New Year to you too!
A very well and welcomed overview of bonsai practices. I agree with your approach, and always welcome varying ideas and thoughts. One of the primary reasons I follow your videos on our Living Art form. Keep ‘em coming Mr. C……
Thank you for the encouragement Jeff.
Share the joy of bonsai with a friend!
Some people are just SO boxed in by rules. They learned it from some expert during their journey and are now too stubborn to absorb new information or try new techniques. You clearly know what you're doing. You can be the most perfect bonsai artist and still receive negative comments. As irritating as the negative comments are, they only help your channel win the UA-cam algorithm.
I have thick skin!
😊
Milton, this video is a beautiful way to share your views and perspective on Bonsai. Thank you. 💛
Thank you!
Please share the channel with a friend.
I hope to have an authentic love for anything like you do in life, don't listen to any haters you are the man!!!!
Thanks
😊
Thank you for the video, Milton! I completely agree! there is way too much arguing especially when it comes to such a relaxing hobby like Bonsai! People have their opinions but it shouldn't spoil our enjoyment either.
We learn from both positive and negative comments...so it is OK, should not spoil..but gives us a perspective. Thanks Manny!
To each his own, your trees are beautiful
You deserve respect for your years of experience and applied knowledge. Your approach is the reason I watch your channel. Sure, I watch artists that use no wire at all, some who wire every little branch, some who make cuts like they’re chopping salad, etc. I think people have the right to approach Bonsai as it suits them, if it’s for their own edification. Sure, you have to meet certain standards if you’re representing your club, exhibiting in a show, etc. But take from those that have obviously mastered the art, and apply to developing your own style. I can’t imagine taking time to provide negative comments to someone who obviously knows more than I do. My suggestion is to avoid the naysayers as much as possible; the vast majority of us appreciate your time in sharing your skills and knowledge.
Thank you! That provides me energy to do the next video and the next!
My only puzzle is never know what is best...Like should I dig up another Juniper...too boring?
@MiltonChang Not boring at all, since each individual tree is different with its own challenges. I never fail to learn something new, no matter what you work on.
Thx for sharing your point of view.
Thank you!
Please tell a friend to share the joy and grow our community
I think the best way to show your style is to show a juniper bonsai that you think is show worthy.
We would really want a tour of your whole garden, might have missed that but I am really curious :)
In the website my partner promise to launch a week from now will have a few I shot in a "studio" my garage. The way I like it...not overgrown to cover the beauty of the trunk.
the video ae work in progress to make a demonstration.
Thanks for asking.
You can also watch my bonsai tour video here: ua-cam.com/video/-dEx9DSE9EU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Will do as soon as spring has sprung😊
I've heard this a lot from the fungi folks too. I never learned how complicated soil is until I learned a bit about mycology. One of the guys put it that here are leaves, and rocks, and bugs, and organic material the soil needs. But none of it is usable for the poor plants until they all pool their different aspects to create soil. Really love this bonsai community.
Yes! Their mix is very specific...Trees aer by comparison easy!
Thank you!
With 150+K subs, don't sweat comments.
Knowing I am relevant is encouraging.
Right? We all need feedback, positive...AND negative...so we can improve.
Thank you for your encouragement!
Mes meilleurs vœux pour cette nouvelle année à vous , à votre chaîne et à ceux que vous aimez! Un grand merci pour vos vidéos!
Merci beaucoup!
je vous souhaite également, à vous et à votre famille, une très bonne année !
It’s gorgeous. Ignore the negative
Thanks!
Some of the criticisms are so funny to me. People who never worked on a single 50 year old tree, much less a 250 year old tree, who will probably never even SEE a 1500 year old tree in real life are lecturing Milton on how he is doing something wrong and will probably kill his trees!
I cannot think of anyone else in the world I would trust more than Milton with any ancient juniper. Clearly by now he knows exactly what he is doing and wouldn't risk a hard prune if for one second he thought it would compromise the health of the tree.
Keep showing those armchair experts your craft!
Wow! Thank you!
True, there is no right or wrong way when you have an open mind and a long term view. In six month the tree will look OK, in two years great, in 10 years it ought to be in a museum for everyone to enjoy.
It is not me, I am just a passer by to bring nature home.
Thank you from my heart!
sir, how do u get the trunks to be so swirling? not bendy but the character of the trunk itself.
I think one of those comments last time you are talking about was mine. If you go back and look there was nothing negative about and in fact I thanked you for sharing with us. Also had several people comment on my comment saying they agreed with me. There are many different ways to approach bonsai. I just don’t agree with your approach to them and that’s ok. We don’t have to agree and we can still both enjoy this hobby equally. It doesn’t have to be this big drama kind of thing that I don’t agree with the way you do bonsai thanks as always for sharing and happy new year
Thank you!
You are exactly right... I would add absorb what is out there, digest, understand, extrapolate to build on using your knowledge...That is how humanity makes progress. Or else we will still be loin cloth throwing rocks at each other.
Right?
I hope we can have constructive exchange in the future to build a more capable BH community,
Thanking you in advance.
I love the way you extrapolate a philosophy from you art. There is always more than just clipping a tree.
You should how us more of your dance moves.
OK...BUT when comes to making good moves I am clumsy
🙂
@@MiltonChang Haha. That's ok. Editing.
How do you know it's age?
If you look at the ring spacing, in this case exposed lines, spacing is a fraction of mm. That works out to about 100years per inch. 1500 years is an estimate...the point it is is very old and venerable. I worked on it with a great deal of respect. This tree is from the high mountains of Mojave desert outside of LA.
Thanks for asking...it is good to be skeptical.,..I never BS!
@MiltonChang I didn't mean it in a sceptical way! I was just curious. Thank for the info! That is unbelievable! It must belong to one of the oldest bonsai still alive, If not oldest living organism that you can hold!
Glad you asked.
I did mentioned this in the previous video when I was working on the tree.,
Please watch any previous videos.
Thank you for your approach. I was in a Bonsai Society that was very opinionated. We are correct. You are wrong. The older club members were very standoffish which made me leave. Your approach is refreshing. Thank you again
Welcome! Please Stay tuned. And share your bonsai joy with others.
Bonsai in Japan is correctly referred to as "craft." You follow a well defined set of procedures to get to a well defined goal of perfection., BUT bonsai is art, there is no goal...so long as the end result is pleasing. To that, I would add...do learn the traditional ways, to get you started right...and then extrapolate to go further!
Thus the difference. Craft enables the master to predefined what is right...In art, teachers encourages creativity, meaning doing things differently to get to a better place!
👍🌟🌟
🙂
Thanks!
A mate, i watch your content, and you don't have to say anything, but cutting 95% off a juniper is very bad because juniper strength comes from the foliage...I know this my juniper bonsai is stunning.
Thanks for the breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
That IS a puzzle!
I appreciate your philosophy pertaining to bonsai, and to life… sticking to bonsai, I’m grateful to have someone with your approach so that the community isn’t supersaturated with helmet-shaped junipers and the overuse of deadwood trunks
Done right is beautify no matter what approach one takes.
thank you!
I will do my best...using whatever method, including wiring, only when appropriate.
Your justification does not apply to a California juniper. Its energy is received through its foliage. By depriving it of so much foliage for such a large mass, you may have well killed it. A quarter of the foliage can be removed, but with what you’ve done, I won’t be surprised if it dies. This was a very reckless move on your behalf, and I’m shocked that a bonsai “expert” would do this.
You don’t have to justify how you style your trees you will always get negative comments lot of jealous people out there keep up the good work happy new year 🏴
Thank you and Happy New Year to you too!
How does one date a bonsai at 1000-1500 years old ? Does it Suggest the cutting is that old ? Who would’ve cared for this for 1000 years ….
Very few trees look like yours, if you'd put one of your trees in a line-up, I would be able to tell which tree is yours, it's very distinct. If distinguishing yourself from others means drastic cutting, then I'd say keep doing it!
Thank you!
Every bonsai will look its own because you are modifying natural tendency, not forcing our will upon nature by bending.
I am NOT against writing...but thoughtful/skillful bending that can emulate nature...which I think is hard t do...because our inclination invariably creeps in.
I❤ your videos. You are excellent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are an amazing human. 😊🌱🪷🤗🙏🦚
Thank you!
Please share the job of bonsai with a friend.
I learn from feedback.