How to create a Bonsai from Raw Material

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • This video is about how to create a Bonsai from raw material. Taking a bush like tree and making it into a very nice bonsai.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @jeebusyaweirdo3733
    @jeebusyaweirdo3733 2 роки тому +2

    You are absolutely my favorite of all the bonsai channels. You are a lot like Bob Ross, but instead of painting happy trees you grow them

  • @woodmeister14467
    @woodmeister14467 5 років тому +12

    "If it looks like a bush, it'll always be a bush"!! Love that. You are truly a Master.

  • @lindasanders7621
    @lindasanders7621 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been watching your videos for two weeks now and I love your teachings. Believe it or not, I have learned so much in two short weeks! You are amazing and the best on you tube. Many thanks and I bow to you in respect and appreciation. Thank you sir. ❤️🌺

    • @jamesgray4037
      @jamesgray4037 Рік тому

      I read 1of his books at the age of 4 ad best I could ..I understood the chi zen aspect of miniature liliput worlds housed in a pot to carry into the home in China this is pen.ching or pen Thai and in Japan bonsai in 1984

  • @billnaik7012
    @billnaik7012 Рік тому

    Beautiful. Thank you. I have learned much from watching your videos. You make it look so easy and have a master eye for scale. My wife gifted me my very first bonsai about 18 months ago. I now have 7 in my collection, some of which I have created myself using techniques from your videos. I find this new hobby very therapeutic and peaceful. Thank you for your encouragement and generosity in sharing knowledge. It’s a wonderful gift. Arohanui from New Zealand.

  • @lucellebernadettepillay
    @lucellebernadettepillay 3 роки тому +1

    Peter wields his scissor so quickly, I'm nervous for him :) I I'm in awe of his skill & quick decision making

    • @robthesamplist
      @robthesamplist 3 роки тому

      Update he badly but his finger last month, be careful Peter!

  • @Crash64100
    @Crash64100 6 років тому +20

    Would love to see this video in its entirety without any thing sped up. I enjoy hearing and seeing the entire process in real time

    • @LizMcNamara47
      @LizMcNamara47 4 роки тому +3

      You can slow it down on speed play

    • @user-pt1cz4ot1e
      @user-pt1cz4ot1e 3 роки тому +1

      @@LizMcNamara47 it doesn’t work the same in reverse.

    • @jaimethiessen
      @jaimethiessen 3 роки тому +2

      I'd like if they didn't feel pressured to speed up during the "boring" parts.
      It's meditative watching all the minor details and listening to him think out loud.

  • @timmarshall4881
    @timmarshall4881 5 років тому +5

    Very interesting and enjoyable. I hope you will keep on making these videos for those of us are trying to get the basic ideas of creating our bonsai. Thank you.

  • @noumine
    @noumine 2 роки тому

    Your channel is my go-to channel for all things bonsai. Thank you, kind sir!

  • @user-rb6xj1nf2e
    @user-rb6xj1nf2e 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for detailed and informative information for us all. 👍👍👍

  • @riccoratzo
    @riccoratzo 2 роки тому

    Finally! Now i know what kind of tree species is standing in my garden... i was afraid to do something to it. This video really helped me.

  • @jambofight
    @jambofight 5 років тому +2

    This channel is like with any series on Netflix, can't wait for next episode to start ;-)

  • @the_peace_bear
    @the_peace_bear 4 роки тому +1

    That gives me the confidence to try it by myself.💪😄

  • @pippick1946
    @pippick1946 4 роки тому

    Peter is a Bonsai Magus. A National Treasure.

  • @henryschwaiger6568
    @henryschwaiger6568 Рік тому

    Caution! Genius at work.

  • @pauliewalnuts2007
    @pauliewalnuts2007 6 років тому +9

    Loved your presentation and how you take the mystery out of shaping a Bonsai tree. Thank You

  • @phile1550
    @phile1550 5 років тому +2

    Just recently I have gotten very interested in bonsai and can see I have a lot of research to do

  • @jamesgray4037
    @jamesgray4037 Рік тому

    Those aerial roots seem temptingly interesting gives me an 💡 thanks again Peter 👍 inspiring. You are an enigma my eternal gratitude, I salute you again sir!

  • @jakbuji7981
    @jakbuji7981 5 років тому +1

    Just Amazing,Thanks for taking your time to show us,unbelievable craftsmanship and vision,No doubt sir you are the master.

  • @carlmcclain6934
    @carlmcclain6934 Рік тому

    I wish I had your determination and confidence when creating my bonsais. Thanks for these amazing videos.

  • @annebrunner3649
    @annebrunner3649 6 років тому +11

    I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your art.

  • @steveanacorteswa3979
    @steveanacorteswa3979 5 років тому +1

    Always love your videos, very quick and too the point which is the best way to learn.

  • @purposedparadise
    @purposedparadise 4 роки тому

    Just planted my first Bonsai seed. A black pine. Your videos are very well done and inspiring.

  • @brooklynbauer8013
    @brooklynbauer8013 Рік тому

    I can't wait to see an update! It's a great start. Remind me what potting medium you use for cuttings? How often you water?

  • @user-to2mt3tl7e
    @user-to2mt3tl7e 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful bonsai

  • @harrietb2141
    @harrietb2141 3 роки тому

    Its a future winner!

  • @mikbonsai
    @mikbonsai 6 років тому +1

    Nice work Peter.

  • @ptownjon9236
    @ptownjon9236 6 років тому +8

    I am a big fan of this channel and I would love to hear the voice a little better. Perhaps a wireless microphone would do the trick. Keep the videos coming! Thank you

  • @marksandersdips.s.o.h.hypn7696
    @marksandersdips.s.o.h.hypn7696 3 роки тому

    Beautiful tree Peter and a wonderful shape 🙏🏻😀

  • @eduardouk
    @eduardouk 6 років тому +42

    would love to see a followup vid on this a year down the line :)

    • @craighunter3273
      @craighunter3273 6 років тому

      If it survives after that root disturbance and upper foliage pruning , in the middle of summer, that tree will take a year to recover ( if at all). But nice job all the same. I enjoyed watching your work.

    • @deathruddlesdeathruddles5438
      @deathruddlesdeathruddles5438 6 років тому

      Snap, please show how this tree gets on!

    • @edwardkopczyk4699
      @edwardkopczyk4699 6 років тому +19

      @@craighunter3273 I think he knows what hes doing :)

    • @HeronsBonsaiUK
      @HeronsBonsaiUK  5 років тому +28

      We will do our best to show you how this tree looks in the future.

    • @marcrejas1634
      @marcrejas1634 5 років тому +1

      Did you guys ever get a chance to make the follow up video?

  • @franpearson5461
    @franpearson5461 5 років тому +1

    Amazing demonstration and knowledge.

  • @dbr1310
    @dbr1310 6 років тому

    Absolutely wonderful, every time I watch one of his videos I learn something.

    • @HeronsBonsaiUK
      @HeronsBonsaiUK  5 років тому

      We are pleased that they are helpful, thank you for subscribing to the channel.

  • @rmc4091
    @rmc4091 2 місяці тому

    Im buying a bush ASAP & gonna have a crack at this

  • @bkay4781
    @bkay4781 3 роки тому

    Really enjoy watching your videos.

  • @mfkn8085
    @mfkn8085 5 років тому +1

    I got excited watching this how it comes up🤙🤙🤙

  • @maryshoemaker1437
    @maryshoemaker1437 4 роки тому

    Peter... the videos that you take raw material and create amazing bonsai; are my favorite!!!

  • @tiffanytomasino335
    @tiffanytomasino335 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @deploribusunum3894
    @deploribusunum3894 5 років тому +4

    I would love to run across a awesome tree like that to work on! Thank you for the lesson.

  • @froggy5869
    @froggy5869 5 років тому

    This dude is bad ass! Love his videos!

  • @andrewbetrosian2784
    @andrewbetrosian2784 6 років тому +2

    Really nice, Very good info. Thank you

  • @markpowell723
    @markpowell723 6 років тому

    I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your experience and skill with us.

  • @gtravels5267
    @gtravels5267 5 років тому +1

    Perhaps most people who dislike the video are not beginners who get impress easy, I personally expected more to be done to the tree especially from a master artist, hope to see a follow up video

  • @sike1dj
    @sike1dj 5 років тому

    These are super informative. Thank you!

  • @GoodSamaritan1972
    @GoodSamaritan1972 Рік тому

    With all due respect tho...am i the only one who thinks the plant looked so naturally beautiful before the re shaping?

    • @matteotronchin9800
      @matteotronchin9800 Рік тому

      the plant looked like a bush, the art of bonsai is to create miniature trees, not bushes.

    • @rockinbobokkin7831
      @rockinbobokkin7831 2 місяці тому

      Yes, you might be the only one. 😅

    • @garyjohnson2989
      @garyjohnson2989 2 місяці тому

      @GoodSamaritaan1972 , did u watch the entire video and listen to what Peter said?

  • @AmyJones-to8mh
    @AmyJones-to8mh 5 років тому +1

    I am waiting for squirrel to jump out.

  • @kumarswami5351
    @kumarswami5351 3 роки тому

    Wah your hands are really fantastic sir thankyou

  • @senecathurgood2438
    @senecathurgood2438 5 років тому

    Masterful and insightful. Thank you for the lesson.

  • @dlugokecki
    @dlugokecki 5 років тому

    You are the best!

  • @raggedbreath
    @raggedbreath 6 років тому +1

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @josi4749
    @josi4749 6 років тому

    Fantastic work!

  • @LOSKOPROJECTZPODCAST916
    @LOSKOPROJECTZPODCAST916 3 роки тому

    why some many thumbs down i guess there life sucks lol, anyways positive vibes only much respect Peter :)

  • @bjrockensock
    @bjrockensock 2 роки тому

    Would love a follow-up on this tree and other picea.

  • @denniswhite166
    @denniswhite166 6 років тому +9

    This Master of Bonsai seems very aggressive (to this pupil) the way he combs out the roots, handles the tree and cuts away. One day I hope to have the confidence to be able to do so in a like manner.

    • @sud6646
      @sud6646 5 років тому +1

      Just years of getting your hands dirty

  • @YunaOnHome
    @YunaOnHome 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder if you still have this one, it’s been a few years past your predicted repot stage. I bet it’s developed into a really expensive quality bonsai by now

    • @KeepHimAtBay
      @KeepHimAtBay 2 роки тому

      i wish to see the progress on this too

  • @chrismoceri9563
    @chrismoceri9563 2 роки тому

    Has this been put in its final pot? Would a follow up refinement be possible?

  • @phillipkellar5227
    @phillipkellar5227 4 роки тому +1

    Would love to learn what to do with seedlings. a friend just gave me a Japanese red maple seedling. it has been sprouted for about 4 months. I would like to make it a bonsai tree.

    • @wildboystv3013
      @wildboystv3013 3 роки тому

      Prune it back hard so that it creates secondary branches low which will encourage thickening. Plant it in the ground in spring and fertilize it hard for 5 years till it is nice and thick. You can do some pruning during this time but mainly let it grow so it can thicken. Then dig it up gently and plant it in a bonsai pot. Allow it to strengthen. In fall when the leaves have fallen off you can wire it.

  • @dennisbeers
    @dennisbeers 6 років тому

    I love your videos!

  • @tinamariemalinowski2745
    @tinamariemalinowski2745 5 років тому

    Love hat you did just beautiful. I received my first little Bonsai for christmas been wanting for a long time. Can you tell me where I can get the soil for when I need to re pot the bonsai? Also why wire the branches does it hurt the branches. I hope to ind books on them. I also have orchids and would also would love to raise a few more bonsai

  • @mj_murphy
    @mj_murphy 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I’m curious as to what rooting hormone product you recommend.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому +1

      Any proprietary hormone rooting powder will do. Ours has IBA in it.

  • @Livingwithadog
    @Livingwithadog 4 роки тому

    how do you get those trees to work on ?

  • @user-cz2sg7dv3p
    @user-cz2sg7dv3p 6 років тому +1

    Классно получилось! Лайк ! 403

  • @chrisrawlins4147
    @chrisrawlins4147 6 років тому

    Great video and nice basic shaping. Does this species of Picea backbud as this will improve over the coming years if so?

  • @sangyenamdrol9392
    @sangyenamdrol9392 Рік тому

    I hoped to see the end product, it looks like a hot mess right now. I know you're a master of this art form, please do show the refined piece please🙏

  • @haraldisdead
    @haraldisdead 2 роки тому

    "You must be wondering why I have this ball here."

  • @tropicalheritagebonsaiandl8377
    @tropicalheritagebonsaiandl8377 6 років тому

    good work

  • @Cloudfire.
    @Cloudfire. 5 років тому

    Great videos , your a serios bonsai O.G . Thank you, is there a video that explains all the different terminology you use ?

    • @HeronsBonsaiUK
      @HeronsBonsaiUK  5 років тому +1

      Hello Ryan Hjelm, yes we have a video on Bonsai terminology on our youtube channel called Commonly Used Japanese Bonsai Terminology explained.

  • @bruceschneider4928
    @bruceschneider4928 5 років тому

    Sound by Gatwick Studios. ;)

  • @mezoshoji2247
    @mezoshoji2247 5 років тому

    What was that powder he mentioned?

  • @jayhay72
    @jayhay72 5 років тому +1

    Can i put small Acers into a bonsai pot?

    • @HeronsBonsaiUK
      @HeronsBonsaiUK  5 років тому +1

      In theory you can put small Acers into a bonsai pot. You will need to consider the size of the rootball - and wait till the spring.

  • @ramjatansingh1241
    @ramjatansingh1241 6 років тому +1

    Sir I m from india can u guide me what type of soil mix should i use for my bonsai......also tell me can i use only cocopeat in bonsai tree

    • @tropicalheritagebonsaiandl8377
      @tropicalheritagebonsaiandl8377 6 років тому +1

      don't use coco peat .... In India you can be using a mixture of substrates which are locally available...

  • @indahlestaridewi3018
    @indahlestaridewi3018 5 років тому

    I have question for you sir, when you leave this world, what Will you do with your bonsai?

  • @maturetta
    @maturetta 6 років тому

    Hello, I would like your opinion, I made a air layering in a pine tree native to my area, it is working, but it has little root. Do you think I should put it in the pot now at the end of that month, or wait for next spring? I am afraid to leave for next spring, and the harsh winter from where I live, will kill the roots because this air layering is in nature.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому

      Pines dont air-layer as a rule. The only pine that can be propagated by air layering is the Five needle Kokoeno Pine. Dont waste your time on any other pine. They will never root.

  • @ericmount5131
    @ericmount5131 6 років тому

    Well Done .God Bless.

  • @kennethstensrud669
    @kennethstensrud669 6 років тому

    When using that metall root claw, aren't you stripping use ful roots of their bark too much? I'd use chop sticks instead, a tad gentler to the roots in my mind.......

    • @THCforus
      @THCforus 6 років тому +2

      Kenneth Stensrud
      You guys need to stop worrying about what seems like aggressive tactics this man uses.
      That rake is made for that very purpose. To free the roots from the soul quickly.
      Bonsai is created from stress.
      They are bound, wired, put in small pots to restrict root growth and pruned back aggressively to produce smaller leaves.
      This man knows what he is doing.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому

      I have never had any problems

  • @Dinglebearys
    @Dinglebearys 5 років тому

    You need to add in music when your fast forwarding, other then that great videos!

  • @nicky5185
    @nicky5185 5 років тому

    What is the purpose of tearing branches with those big pliers and to leave them that way?

  • @potatoefacedfox
    @potatoefacedfox 3 роки тому

    its not confidence thats needed for descision it is experience, new cutters dont yet know how the tree will recover

  • @dakotahlavender
    @dakotahlavender 5 років тому

    Can you make a Bonsai tree out of a Calamondin Orange tree? If so, how?

    • @tayh3645
      @tayh3645 5 років тому

      Yes but it's not a straightforward process. Start by potting it in a HUGE container, the biggest you can manage to move around by yourself. Then while you wait for it to grow do a lot of research on developing trunk taper, bonsai basics, and (since I'm guessing it's probably grafted) how to take cuttings and do approach grafting (to develop a new nebari and get rid of the rootstock ) don't worry, you'll have tons of time to study before the tree is anywhere near ready to be put in a bonsai pot. Good luck.

  • @bobsandone3108
    @bobsandone3108 4 роки тому

    why did you take the bark off of two of the branches ?

    • @LounoirRecords
      @LounoirRecords 4 роки тому

      it gives the illusion of natural formed deadwood that wouldve died like a decade ago
      it makes it look way older than it actually is, which is kind of the main concept of bonsai in general

  • @mist3rghost
    @mist3rghost 6 років тому

    What's the name of the hormone powder you use?
    Thanks

    • @HeronsBonsaiUK
      @HeronsBonsaiUK  5 років тому

      You can buy rooting hormone from most horticultural suppliers.

  • @Gameraid123
    @Gameraid123 2 роки тому

    what does this tree look like today?

  • @josedelimareyes
    @josedelimareyes 3 роки тому

    🏠

  • @sauryashrestha2046
    @sauryashrestha2046 6 років тому +1

    I want to buy the hormone rooting powder..help me out

    • @happytree7070
      @happytree7070 6 років тому +1

      Walmart, Lowes or just use some fresh Aloe

  • @bonsai-df2ht
    @bonsai-df2ht Рік тому

    Can we see an update please?

  • @tactical_sandwich_
    @tactical_sandwich_ 3 роки тому

    Update?

  • @G.M..
    @G.M.. 6 років тому

    👍

  • @michaelleyba2907
    @michaelleyba2907 3 роки тому

    Lol that tree probably took years to grow . All RESPECT to this guy but he's like a military barbershop

    • @michaelleyba2907
      @michaelleyba2907 3 роки тому

      What we would think is like WOW he just cut it all off and make you wait like 10 year more

  • @masoncoats1478
    @masoncoats1478 5 років тому

    Can someone type out the name of that plant for me. He said it several times but I don't know how it's spelled

  • @SynthRockViking
    @SynthRockViking 2 роки тому

    Hmm, bushes are just tiny overgrown trees🤔

  • @annabella001xx
    @annabella001xx 5 років тому

    Il nome di questo albero? :)

  • @BonsaiTalk
    @BonsaiTalk 6 років тому

    I wanna hear the end of the story!

  • @Raymond_Petit
    @Raymond_Petit 5 років тому

    The upper trunk is too straight. It will need a new apex.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 5 років тому

      This species is seldom made into a S-Shape bonsai. Mostly used for Formal Upright style.

  • @jeffwilken6560
    @jeffwilken6560 11 місяців тому

    Sorry... can't hear you!!!

  • @TomTomTomTom538
    @TomTomTomTom538 6 років тому +2

    Well, how can I put this... it kind of looks like a bush that's had bits haphazardly cut off it. No real design at all.

    • @Jack-oc2xq
      @Jack-oc2xq 6 років тому +10

      Bonsia takes decades to look refine, this is only the start, it wont really look like a proper bonsai for five or even ten years

    • @mountaindew8224
      @mountaindew8224 5 років тому

      thats what bonsai is

  • @edgarconsul1531
    @edgarconsul1531 5 років тому

    How is she today?

  • @bobking390
    @bobking390 5 років тому

    Rule #1. Horrible raw stock = Horrible bonsai. Rule #2 . Always refer to Rule #1. The master in this vid did the best he could, but this raw material will never yield a good bonsai...never! The subject tree will either become firewood or a house plant!

    • @mountaindew8224
      @mountaindew8224 5 років тому

      Jah rasta blood claat man, what you is the talk about, dis a good job man

  • @willhaslem
    @willhaslem 3 роки тому

    Ok that Bonsai looks like trash.