Making Juniper Bonsai from Difficult Material

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
  • In this video I show you how to make bonsai from field grown juniper material - showing you how to wire the tree into shape and put in a Mica Pot.
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  • @SuperPeleke
    @SuperPeleke 3 роки тому +49

    Is this man a wizard?! He's doing bonsai, wild birds flock to him. It's magical.

    • @unionmen2312
      @unionmen2312 3 роки тому +1

      Omg you’re right lol

    • @timroth1984
      @timroth1984 3 роки тому +1

      Gunna say the same thing. Magical shit my brothers and sisters.

    • @Angela-un2tx
      @Angela-un2tx Рік тому +2

      Disney princess for SURE! 😂

  •  3 роки тому +132

    "I hope the robin is not distracting the viewers."
    I was totally distracted by the robin.

    • @KyleNordstrom
      @KyleNordstrom 3 роки тому +10

      My respect to the camera man who was able to get the robin in the shot and still give you full access to what was being done on the tree.

    • @alyssarose4220
      @alyssarose4220 3 роки тому +8

      At 2:17 you can see the robin snag a worm!

    • @dasMoto
      @dasMoto 3 роки тому +4

      Didn't got that one... I was focused on the robin

    • @gabeort58
      @gabeort58 2 роки тому

      @@alyssarose4220 thanks!😆

  • @holyek7892
    @holyek7892 3 роки тому +145

    Love the robin! So cute! Robin might become a bonsai master.

    • @jeremiahshine
      @jeremiahshine 3 роки тому +2

      Beatrice Potter's "Peter Chan & Friends"!

    • @Opceedee
      @Opceedee 3 роки тому

      Then Peter would be the Batman of bonsai

    • @jeremiahshine
      @jeremiahshine 3 роки тому

      @@Opceedee The Masked Tanuki.

    • @freakysteve140281
      @freakysteve140281 2 роки тому

      I would call it Splinter, because he learnt to be a ninja by watching a human master, plus you know…. Trees have splinters

    • @Sailabear11
      @Sailabear11 2 роки тому

      The little robin is a very curious student. It is at home in your peaceful environment. Bravo Master!

  • @mynala110
    @mynala110 3 роки тому +49

    The robin has so much personality 😊. Made my day to see something so worry free and just happy to be alive

  • @dasMoto
    @dasMoto 3 роки тому +100

    Imagine the robin thinks he is the star in the videos and tells what Peter is doing: " And here you can see how Peter shakes the worms out of the root ball by turning and moving the tree a little. Sometimes he uses other methods to get the worms out that are very ineffective, like putting wire on the tree and bending it. Well, that also results in getting some worms out, but I think he needs to rethink that method..."

  • @MitchellMasilun
    @MitchellMasilun 3 роки тому +13

    When you put the juniper on the turntable, I was like "where's the robin, where's the robin, where's the robin", and when he popped up, I literally cheered out loud!

  • @Teunslang1999
    @Teunslang1999 3 роки тому +17

    that Robin getting all those one on one Bonsai lessons for free

  • @IlkkaVuoristo
    @IlkkaVuoristo 3 роки тому +58

    "In the years to come the robin, having learnt the art of bonsai, taught four teenage squirrels how to prune for interesting shape and wire properly..." :D

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 3 роки тому +5

      You can write a bonsai fairy tale for children based on this idea.

    • @dasMoto
      @dasMoto 3 роки тому +2

      @@peterchan3100 reminds me of Mr. Splinter ( the rat in ninja turtles) who mastered martial arts by copying his human master

  • @arnoldmmbb
    @arnoldmmbb 3 роки тому +8

    Love the little robin just waiting for his worms 😍

  • @itsnotyourbusiness4608
    @itsnotyourbusiness4608 3 роки тому +16

    Suddenly a robin appears next to Peter... hmm he lives in a beautiful house with a garden, has a group of faithful helpers, animals like him... it's confirmed Peter is a Disney princess.

  • @PolinaS-gq1te
    @PolinaS-gq1te 3 роки тому +17

    The bird is not a disturb, it's an additional adorable moment, that shows the unity with the nature)))

  • @Eisen_Jaeger
    @Eisen_Jaeger 3 роки тому +32

    I really like how the first one turned out. Makes me think of a lightning strike. And the robin is adorable how its not afraid of you.

    • @kogaratsu2003
      @kogaratsu2003 3 роки тому +3

      The robin indicates to me how much Peter is one with nature. When animals show no fear of humans they walk the path of Heaven as indicated by Chinese philosophy

    • @raggedbreath
      @raggedbreath 3 роки тому +2

      Robins are notoriously confident around humans. They'll pop along as soon as they see you digging up bugs!

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden 3 роки тому +22

    That robin needs his own UA-cam channel 😁

  • @almac2598
    @almac2598 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks Peter. Two nice trees from a good demo. Nice to see Robin around still.

  • @selfmade6142
    @selfmade6142 3 роки тому +9

    The little robin, the bonsai and Peter. A great and harmonious meeting of nature. A great job, especially the last tree shown.

  • @yahyasanuse6978
    @yahyasanuse6978 3 роки тому +4

    Love the robin...so tame...salute u sir.

  • @greenlizardballs
    @greenlizardballs 3 роки тому +2

    That red bark coming through is incredibly stunning.

  • @billyckjelson
    @billyckjelson 3 роки тому +37

    I have been so enjoying your latest videos. Especially the one where walked around and demonstrated how many plants you found in the yard that he could us as free bonsai material. Here again in this video your showing that even plants that look to like they’d never make a suitable bonsai. Peter not only is an excellent teacher with a wealth of knowledge to share, but he also makes a conscious effort to show that bonsai is accessible to anyone with limited investment. Most, if not all, of the most popular bonsai channels on UA-cam are nearly the opposite. Cost was always what kept me from getting into Bonsai, and I thought that way because those channels never offer alternative options for costly materials. I’d always thought that was such a shame. After I discovered Peter Chan, my thinking changed for the better forever. Thank you again for showing me and so many others that anyone can start practicing bonsai. BTW....who thinks Peter is a wizard or Disney Prince or something because he’s got robins landing on his hands while he works? Looks like paradise!

    • @peterchan1720
      @peterchan1720 3 роки тому +13

      Thank you for your kind and perceptive comments. I must be doing something right.

    • @jayjorz
      @jayjorz 3 роки тому +1

      After watching that video I know feel heart broken about all the trees I pruned back or pulled out of my fence line not thinking that I would later want to pot and use them.

  • @MasterCommandCEO
    @MasterCommandCEO 3 роки тому +3

    This little robin prancing around patiently waiting for clippings small enough for it and watching you is one of the best things I've seen in a long time. Combined with your soothing explanations it's wonderful.

  • @paullill5604
    @paullill5604 3 роки тому +11

    Sunday breakfast with Peter time again.
    18:06 feeding time
    26:10 oops but loved watching it again
    Both trees turned out great but the first one is stunning.
    Stay well
    Stay safe

  • @margaretmiller4899
    @margaretmiller4899 2 роки тому +1

    The robin certainly is gorgeous, I love his attitude!! He’s a great addition to the videos.

  • @riverrowanphoenix1876
    @riverrowanphoenix1876 3 роки тому +39

    I think there may have been a mistake in the editing on this video, as there were a couple of repeated sections.
    However, despite that, the information given in all of your videos is wonderful and has inspired me to start producing some of my own bonsai! Currently, I'm waiting on cuttings from 2 different types of willow to root, and I can't wait to see what I can do with them!

    • @clarekrishan1597
      @clarekrishan1597 3 роки тому +1

      Estimate @ 26:00 mins Peter's first specimen makes a reappearance (and is promptly discarded for a repeat treatment of the second specimen for ten minutes or so) until @ 35:00 mins

    • @ethanpayne4116
      @ethanpayne4116 3 роки тому

      @@clarekrishan1597 Thanks for the timestamps

    • @pawelm5493
      @pawelm5493 3 роки тому +1

      Anyway, I watched it three times and I'm going to watch it again or twice.

  • @TheNormalUniverse
    @TheNormalUniverse 3 роки тому +3

    I love the Robin too!

  • @ingeborg-anne
    @ingeborg-anne 3 роки тому +2

    I am first and foremost here for the bonsai lesson - though that robin just makes me smile every time. "I hope the robin isn't distracting" you say, and the robin comes running like you said his name! Such a sweet little thing

  • @nailbendert4569
    @nailbendert4569 3 роки тому +3

    I LOVE that first tree!

  • @christianschmidt5744
    @christianschmidt5744 3 роки тому +5

    These "rubbish" trees, after Peters touch, so much resemble the work of Nature and have a quality that transcends the grandiose traditionals. Kinda like the uninhibited drawing of a toddler compared to a Rembrandt. There is so much, if not more, to appreciate in these "undesirables". Thanks for showing us how you bring out the best of each!

  • @farmert9679
    @farmert9679 3 роки тому +2

    Mr. Robin does not distract me at all. I find him as a fascinating helper for you by looking for any insects in the root ball and cleaning them out for you. Great bonsai student.

  • @themichaellerner
    @themichaellerner 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you, Peter, for another demonstration of what can be created from "impossible" material. For those of us who cannot afford, or do not want to purchase, finished bonsais, impossible material is what we get to choose from. It is inspiring to see what you can do with it!

  • @koholohan3478
    @koholohan3478 3 роки тому +1

    The Resident Robin is no distraction.
    It's a delight.

  • @avocado5170
    @avocado5170 2 роки тому +1

    That robin is adorable! Shows how wonderful of a person you are that it isn't afraid of you

  • @VanTheuni
    @VanTheuni 3 роки тому +2

    Heartwarming... looks like your mascot was hungry 🙏

  • @podboq2
    @podboq2 3 роки тому +10

    That one downvoter needs to get a life. Thanks for another excellent hour spent with us, Peter :D

  • @maximeseverino5645
    @maximeseverino5645 3 роки тому +5

    Sunny Sunday morning and Master Chan... best way to start the day

  • @douglasrussell5061
    @douglasrussell5061 3 роки тому +1

    The calm demeanor of Peter is which probably explains the reasoning for the robin getting so close and or worms getting free of the roots as well. Yet, Achieving that level of calm in which birds aren't too nervous around me is a goal of mine.

  • @bradjohnson-dupre4901
    @bradjohnson-dupre4901 3 роки тому

    It's a special kind of presence for a bird to dance around sensei & his work.

  • @ethanpayne4116
    @ethanpayne4116 3 роки тому +1

    I think the second juniper despite all its traditional issues still makes for a very pleasant overall effect when all of its unusual features are considered in concert. If the foliage is further refined with a little more wiring and after some new growth comes in over the next couple years, I think the tree will probably appeal very strongly to certain customers who like a natural look.

  • @zackau9807
    @zackau9807 3 роки тому +4

    I love the part about, when you copy, it becomes more of a craft than an art. Perfect direct comparison :)

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 3 роки тому +2

    Curious Robin 😘 .. Thx for sharing Peter 👍 turned out to be something indeed. Next one pleased 😁.

  • @jerry8405
    @jerry8405 3 роки тому +13

    im also here to comment on the robin. hi bird.

  • @_madr
    @_madr Рік тому +1

    I really admire you. You are doing what you love and your heart desires. I purchased my very first Bonsai in 1978 and the second one in 1982. Needless to say that both died since there was not much information about Bonsai those days. Now, I am retired and learning a lot from from you. I am intending to create a few Bonsai and find your videos extremely useful. Many thanks.

  • @teresasnow-angel5494
    @teresasnow-angel5494 2 роки тому

    That rockin robin made my afternoon more enjoyable....and less boring!!

  • @sidtewari5746
    @sidtewari5746 3 роки тому +2

    Marvelous
    Learning from u is so liberating
    The way u said that all bonsais dont have to look the Japanese models
    Peter u r so.adorable to us
    Ur Bonsai tutorials aee studded with moral tips too
    Thanks a ton
    I am also working on a difficult project , hope to send u pictures when it takes a final shape

    • @peterchan1720
      @peterchan1720 3 роки тому

      Send me a picture of what you have made

  • @rsa420
    @rsa420 3 роки тому +2

    Exactly in South Africa and love the peerieneef style. Not sure if it's world wide recognized but use it on my local trees

    • @peterchan1720
      @peterchan1720 3 роки тому +1

      I was in SA in 1996 for 3 weeks. You may not remember

  • @gettagudenhei8355
    @gettagudenhei8355 3 роки тому +1

    I just love the bird.. It says so much about the artist.. Thank you for your videos. ❤

  • @Taotao515
    @Taotao515 3 роки тому

    One man, one tree, one bird. Peter is a zen master no doubt. Greeting from China, Master !

  • @5dliving1111
    @5dliving1111 3 роки тому +3

    Love the chimta “Indian plyers”❤️🧘‍♂️🌳

  • @louisecolombi6630
    @louisecolombi6630 3 роки тому +1

    the Robin absolutely stole the show 😍😍😍😍😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴

  • @realrohitdebnath
    @realrohitdebnath 2 роки тому

    The Robin is learning and being amazed by Peter's bonsai art.

  • @nicolapislor1665
    @nicolapislor1665 3 роки тому

    I am a landscape gardener and the red throats come with us every day...great video

  • @bobfeinberg8977
    @bobfeinberg8977 8 місяців тому

    I enjoy all of his videos, but especially this type. It has helped open my eyes to the almost endless material that is growing in weird, stressed places or mishapen nursery stock you can find on sale. They can end up as fabulous bonsai !
    Thanks for the lessons, Peter!

  • @Mannavegr
    @Mannavegr 3 роки тому +3

    If anything bonsai masters are real artists 🙏

  • @arkangel369
    @arkangel369 3 роки тому +20

    Peter, you may have to consider changing the name from Herons Bonsai to “Robins Bonsai” !

    • @dasMoto
      @dasMoto 3 роки тому

      T-Shirts are coming... ;-)

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 3 роки тому

    The bird is a good addition to the video. He's your sidekick now.
    I think the impossible tree turned out great.

  • @johnvandegrift5164
    @johnvandegrift5164 3 роки тому +1

    That first one really came out nice. I’m sure after a season of more foliage filling in it will be amazing.

  • @wierdo225
    @wierdo225 3 роки тому +1

    Even the animals love your work 😍

  • @wirefrost5164
    @wirefrost5164 3 роки тому +3

    2:17 and 18:07 The moment the Robin eats the worm.

  • @janetobermann157
    @janetobermann157 Рік тому

    The resident Robin!! ❤❤❤ I love watching Peter work; creating such beautiful trees! I’m new to Bonsai and am finding this Channel to be inspiring and entertaining as well! And, yes, the little Robin WAS distracting- but in the most delightful way!! Thanks for a lovely Saturday evening of beauty and inspiration.

  • @barbkrienke8400
    @barbkrienke8400 3 роки тому +1

    The trees turned out great! And the Robin was not a distraction at all. It enriched the experience for me to see how calm he was around you, and it warmed my heart when you gave him that worm! You are like Dr. Doolittle!!

  • @yobenezneb2
    @yobenezneb2 3 роки тому +3

    Yes, yes, the bonsai lessons are quite nice... now make a video about how you train the birds to come and talk to you...

  • @beauleader5026
    @beauleader5026 3 роки тому +1

    This is Knowledge transmission to it's finest.

  • @PrairieDancerRose
    @PrairieDancerRose 3 роки тому

    The second tree that you removed the bark (jinned?) off of the back short branch; gave the whole tree a good measure of depth. Lovely. A well-known artist once told me, that, when you think you are almost done, leave it for an hour, or a day, then go back to it. seventy percent of the time, you find that your work is finished. And as you said, always step back once in a while as you work on a project, to get a better perspective, a feel, for your project. I have not not learned something each and every time I watch your videos. Thank=you, dear sir.

  • @dracokaiser
    @dracokaiser 3 роки тому +1

    Love how that little bird is just hanging around your turntable ❤️

  • @maiadventuress
    @maiadventuress 3 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome 👏🏻

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 3 роки тому +4

    I think Peter could plant a broom stick and grow it into a beautiful bonsai.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 3 роки тому +4

      I have done that as well - with Willows

  • @julesverne2509
    @julesverne2509 3 роки тому

    Oh!! Good to see the little robin is still around.

  • @kurtkampmeier
    @kurtkampmeier 3 роки тому +4

    The robin is the star of the show!

  • @dickmcshan9778
    @dickmcshan9778 3 роки тому +2

    It is always a good morning when I get an alert that you've posted a new presentation. Bonsai is the art of man interacting with nature. In your situation, that sweet little Robin makes it nature interacting with man. Cheer, Dick from Vancouver.

  • @Wolf_S
    @Wolf_S 3 роки тому

    That robin is adorable, it must really trust you to get that close!

  • @HenhousetheRed
    @HenhousetheRed 3 роки тому

    5:53 I love that the Robin just pops its head up.

  • @Heritagius
    @Heritagius 2 роки тому

    LOL just re-watched this after a long gap this year.
    I initially didn't get distracted by the robin. Robin has appeared in many other videos, so I thought I was immune.
    Then I listened to the first three mins, thinking (as is the case) "Why do I like listening to Peter so much... well, I suppose it's because in a lot of the vids he's done, and from being at the nursery, Herons gives off a very relaxed feel.... it's not about detail so much as enjoying the tree... see, he's doing it again, he's not super critical, he's just telling you some of the ways to enjoy this entire thing we call bonsai.... ahhhh."
    Then at 3:00,when he's just said "Inexperienced people try to wire the big branches, but the little branches will always look better, do you see?" And the robin peeked round the tree with an expression of "Oh really, fascinating, where are the worms in the meantime?!"
    Nearly fell of my chair laughing. Then had to re-watch a couple of times.
    Great video as always, and not just for The Robin!

  • @michelleclarkmitchell847
    @michelleclarkmitchell847 3 роки тому +4

    Robin was very cute.. he does seem to want to learn, but gets dizzy on turntable.

  • @zanpotter3014
    @zanpotter3014 3 роки тому +3

    I am so grateful knowing your style sir. Thanks a lot. These may apply to mine.

  • @louisetwinberrow5508
    @louisetwinberrow5508 3 роки тому +4

    Another great video thank you once again x

  • @WhoCares69
    @WhoCares69 3 роки тому +1

    Everyone seems to think it’s the same Robin , in reality there is a whole family of them , they just look like each other 🤣🤣🤣🤣. They can become very tame . He’s always there to critique what Peter has done 😂

  • @denisegohl2373
    @denisegohl2373 2 роки тому

    Thx 4 having this time with you. Now I understand what bonsai is meaning, it's religion, it is opsession, it is sen ... Only seeing the truth, the middle, the nature... It's now and here... freedom and peace and nature.

  • @xviolist
    @xviolist 3 роки тому

    I loved this video! Peter, we love you friend! Delightful!

  • @dhanwanteerampersad5363
    @dhanwanteerampersad5363 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much for creating masterpieces of bonsai. I really appreciate your words of wisdom as you teach. I Iook forward to the next video.

  • @joshhhuagarcia1890
    @joshhhuagarcia1890 3 роки тому

    Good morning Peter. In addition to doing something incredible with difficult material, it teaches us that all art implies innovation, that it is good to recognize a bad decision, that is absurd to spend time on what no longer has a solution or that sometimes you have to get away from a problem to find a solution. And all this working bonsai with a little bird flying between his arms. Marvelous.

  • @mr.popoiscool
    @mr.popoiscool 3 роки тому

    More birds in your show please.. absolutely adorable!

  • @emmabb2076
    @emmabb2076 3 роки тому +6

    Robin's bonsai. ;)

  • @Teresa-ih4sn
    @Teresa-ih4sn 2 роки тому

    The robin and Peter! A great day indeed!!

  • @nickfletcher4132
    @nickfletcher4132 3 роки тому +1

    Love the Robin.

  • @CrummyVCR
    @CrummyVCR 3 роки тому +4

    Lil bird bud its all up on this one! Heck yeah!

  • @FrediOlson
    @FrediOlson 3 роки тому +2

    Those trees turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing. Oh, love your robin, waiting for food!

  • @margaretadams1675
    @margaretadams1675 2 роки тому

    The robin is so tame, I love it 🤩

  • @johnk8016
    @johnk8016 2 роки тому

    Outstanding. Hope to see the Robin in more videos

  • @angryzombie8088
    @angryzombie8088 3 роки тому +3

    26:08 The video is looping back to the 1st tree, the 2nd tree resume at about 38:20
    The 1st tree come out nicely, the moss & the top looks nice, the 2nd are a bit too long, hopefully there will be some branches come out from the straight part so maybe the top can be cut off.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry about that - video editing error, but I hope it does not detract from the overall effect.

  • @langski84
    @langski84 2 роки тому +1

    Peter is the Snow White of Bonsai:)

  • @scottl9984
    @scottl9984 3 роки тому

    That robin is the best! Knows Peter is cool.

  • @ruizhiqiu2109
    @ruizhiqiu2109 3 роки тому +1

    Peter, how about putting the tree on a separate table instead of the bench, and you can then work on it while facing the camera? Thank you for all you do.

    • @peterchan1720
      @peterchan1720 3 роки тому +1

      I sometimes do work on a separate table but difficult to work from the back as I cant see what I am doing.

  • @ladystardust9707
    @ladystardust9707 3 роки тому

    This little robin loves Peter 🥰.

  • @purohitsharad4601
    @purohitsharad4601 2 роки тому +1

    The jin pliers are used as tongs to pick up hot utensils from fire.. not for making bread, the grip will break the bread, for bread there is a separate tongs made from thin flat sheets of metal.. by declaring robbin as a mascot.. the heron might be getting flutters in his/her heart 😁

  • @2tedros
    @2tedros 3 роки тому

    I saw this record before ,but I never pay attention to that bird...lol how cool is that's !!

  • @TallowTheQuoll
    @TallowTheQuoll 3 роки тому +1

    I've rewatched this video like half a dozen times now purely to watch the *Robin*

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious 3 роки тому +1

    Cute bird! 😍✨

  • @edgarcedeno7299
    @edgarcedeno7299 3 роки тому

    Thank u for your awesome video cuz I learned a lot about your style bonsai watching here in Davao city Philippines

  • @creatorsimcreatorsim2711
    @creatorsimcreatorsim2711 3 роки тому +1

    The little bird returned .... Greetings from Italy

  • @bobmarshall680
    @bobmarshall680 3 роки тому

    Thank you from Stratham, New Hampshire. U.S.A.

  • @VinciecBonsaiJourney
    @VinciecBonsaiJourney 3 роки тому +1

    You can almost see the Robin flying through the branches

  • @uniotter2662
    @uniotter2662 3 роки тому +2

    I like both traditional bonsai, and trees that look more "natural." So really appreciated you creating these lovely specimens, Peter! Thank you for adding so much interest and beauty to a sometimes bleak period!