This week Tuesday 19th March, I was lucky to have a 1-2-1 workshop with Peter. How good is that! Had a couple of my trees repotted, thank you Steve for your help. Also worked on a few different conifers. All in all a lovely day. Can't thank Peter enough for his hospitality, and generosity. Lots of beautiful trees to admire. Can't wait to make a return visit. A wonderful experience.
Nice to meet you again Johnny. We have known each other for over 30 years. I remember you when I used to give talks and demos at Southend Bonsai club when 125-130 people used to come to their meetings - those were the glory days of the clubs!!! Stay Blessed !
I have been a bonsai hobbyist for over 40 years and it never ceases to amaze me how much I learn from Peter's videos. Even though my back aches and I find it an increasingly difficult task to care for my trees I am so excited spring is here. I just hope my wife doesn't complain about all the groaning I will be doing as I begin returning the trees to their outdoor thrones. Thanks to Peter for his great advice.
I love that you are still approachable by the regular customers. Your fame in bonsai doesn't seem to have gone to your head! Lol and man, that broom style JM at the end....absolutely gorgeous.
Former botany student here. The term "conifer" doesn't mean "cone shaped". It means "cone BEARING" as in, it produces cones instead of fruit to reproduce. Also, liverworts are very cool. They are a non-vascular plant, (not a moss) that uses spores to reproduce instead of seeds. They thrive in wet environments, so bonzais with liverworts on the soil surface might be growing in soil that doesn't drain quickly enough, or they might be overwatered.
I've always loved Bonsai trees, and I finally decided to get into the hobby. I'm going to be starting with a few different saplings. I just can't stop watching your videos! Even though I won't need the knowledge for a year or two!
PS: after Many attempts and a very welcome success I finally air-layered a silver maple with a nicely spiraling trunk. I realized from your tutorials I wasn't using enough spagnum medium. I feel a bit more like an accomplished Bonsai Artist. My trees were started about 8 years ago and they are beginning to look like something now. Sacred Bamboo, Procumbens Nana, American and Chinese Elms, including a nice forest grouping, Three species of Ficus, one is root over rock, one is 3 fused Benjaminas, and apples and callery pears started from seeds. Thanks very much for all you have taught me Peter. What a wonderful hobby. 😊
As a newcomer (8 trees), I always hear that soil composition is important for refinement (akadama or calcined clay, pumice, lava, or an improvised mixture). That hornbeam was in almost pure gritty peat or compost. Is it better for developed trees to use that type of soil to reduce watering frequency? This is a conflict of all the information I’ve learned and collected so far. Thanks, Grunge
Substrate with a high organic content (humus, peat, leaf litter...) can store moisture and nutrients well, which is important if you live in a dry climate or you cannot water several times a day. The disadvantage is that you have little control over the nutrients available and these materials decompose, which means in a long-term lack of air in the soil, which can lead to root diseases or the death of the tree. Mineral substrate (gravel, akadama...) cannot store moisture and nutrients, which means you have to water and fertilize frequently, but you have very good control over the growing conditions. At the same time, these substances do not decompose, so there is always enough air in the soil to promote optimal root growth. In summary: both have their advantages and disadvantages, you can balance them out a bit by mixing them.
Love this channel! I wish I was in the UK to visit Herons. This may be considered heresy but would you ever be open to doing a video on making pelargoniums into bonsai?
1:08:36 oh I think looking at the width of the canopy, the width of the pot gives exactly enough 'land area' underneath the tree, remsembling the area that the tree would cast a shadow on. A smaller pot would take away that effect.
I have a Bloodgood planted in my garden I want to keep it at around 5/6 foot. At the moment it is 3ft. If I remove every cross growing twig I’ll remove way too much of my tree. I’m unsure if I should do it. I know it will recover but I’m nervous about it
@@peterchan3100 I really appreciate this offer Peter, however I won’t waste your time. I ‘bit the bullet’ recently and pruned a load of in growing shoots and twigs. The tree looks a little sparse in places but will recover nicely. Thank you very much for everything.
what would happen if you didn't tease the roots and didn't put it back in a pot? Just feed and water as it is with the root ball exposed, just curious, thanks
I cannot understand why anyone has trees and does not look after them, there is no reason why they cannot do it themselves. No one will learn to do the work if they don't try.
As Peter Said, when some people get a bit older it becomes a lot of physical work to do in a single small time frame. Not to mention that it gives Peter an income and keeps the bonsai economy going. …..maybe just come to terms with the fact that everybody has different levels of commitment they can give to a hobby 🤷🏼♂️
This gentleman is getting on in years and is not able to do it now but he still loves his trees. So please understand where some people are coming from. We all get old one day if we are so lucky.
I disagree, at least regarding these trees. Most of these trees are over 20 years old. Firstly, they are alive, they appear healthy, and they show the appearance of past pruning. Sure, Peter can show improvements and offer suggestions regarding styling, but the trees are in acceptable shape for an older hobbyist or nonprofessional. I am over 70 years old and I can tell you that my trees suffer a bit because of a chronic back ache and general weakness in the limbs. Some of my trees ( one is 65 years old) are so heavy I can barely lift them. I say kudos to the owner.
There is nothing wrong with having a master come and touch up and correct your work. The customer may not be confident enough to make radical but needed changes but can clearly maintain the plants.
So incredible that customers trust you so much that they leave their ENTIRE collection for you to trim and repot. That warms our hearts so much ❤
I wish I lived so close so I could as well😊
The best part of this hobby and the people give their trees away for this work. I will never understand this
Why peal the bark back on the limbs that get cut?
@derbogus9680 some people get too old, or are unable to in other ways.
This week Tuesday 19th March, I was lucky to have a 1-2-1 workshop with Peter. How good is that! Had a couple of my trees repotted, thank you Steve for your help. Also worked on a few different conifers. All in all a lovely day. Can't thank Peter enough for his hospitality, and generosity. Lots of beautiful trees to admire. Can't wait to make a return visit. A wonderful experience.
Nice to meet you again Johnny. We have known each other for over 30 years. I remember you when I used to give talks and demos at Southend Bonsai club when 125-130 people used to come to their meetings - those were the glory days of the clubs!!! Stay Blessed !
Lucky you!
I really want to do one of those if I'm ever in the uk
I have been a bonsai hobbyist for over 40 years and it never ceases to amaze me how much I learn from Peter's videos. Even though my back aches and I find it an increasingly difficult task to care for my trees I am so excited spring is here. I just hope my wife doesn't complain about all the groaning I will be doing as I begin returning the trees to their outdoor thrones. Thanks to Peter for his great advice.
Good example of a capillary water table that exists within pots and the importance of not just relying on checking just the surface moisture!
All those trees are beautiful after the work you have done. The owners should be very happy
I love that you are still approachable by the regular customers. Your fame in bonsai doesn't seem to have gone to your head! Lol
and man, that broom style JM at the end....absolutely gorgeous.
I just love the fact that you are teaching someone younger the arts
That was super fun! Really like what you did with the catapult juniper!
Former botany student here.
The term "conifer" doesn't mean "cone shaped". It means "cone BEARING" as in, it produces cones instead of fruit to reproduce.
Also, liverworts are very cool. They are a non-vascular plant, (not a moss) that uses spores to reproduce instead of seeds. They thrive in wet environments, so bonzais with liverworts on the soil surface might be growing in soil that doesn't drain quickly enough, or they might be overwatered.
The master at work. I'm sure if these trees could talk they would thank you. What a make over.
Great video, I never thought of tilting my tress like that to run off excess water during re potting. Thank you Peter.
Such beautiful trees and as always, incredible work Peter! Thank you for sharing with us❤
I've always loved Bonsai trees, and I finally decided to get into the hobby. I'm going to be starting with a few different saplings.
I just can't stop watching your videos! Even though I won't need the knowledge for a year or two!
I love these videos, im learning so much from this channel. Thank you Peter and team!
Very nice Peter. Great job on all of them. The tangled Chinese Elm especially turned out excellently .
Wonderful trees all in all.
PS: after Many attempts and a very welcome success I finally air-layered a silver maple with a nicely spiraling trunk. I realized from your tutorials I wasn't using enough spagnum medium. I feel a bit more like an accomplished Bonsai Artist. My trees were started about 8 years ago and they are beginning to look like something now. Sacred Bamboo, Procumbens Nana, American and Chinese Elms, including a nice forest grouping, Three species of Ficus, one is root over rock, one is 3 fused Benjaminas, and apples and callery pears started from seeds. Thanks very much for all you have taught me Peter. What a wonderful hobby. 😊
Thank you so much, Peter Chan for this very useful video
I’m in trouble, I love them all 😚
Always lovely to see a heron's video on a Sunday morning❤☕️
As a newcomer (8 trees), I always hear that soil composition is important for refinement (akadama or calcined clay, pumice, lava, or an improvised mixture).
That hornbeam was in almost pure gritty peat or compost. Is it better for developed trees to use that type of soil to reduce watering frequency?
This is a conflict of all the information I’ve learned and collected so far.
Thanks, Grunge
Substrate with a high organic content (humus, peat, leaf litter...) can store moisture and nutrients well, which is important if you live in a dry climate or you cannot water several times a day. The disadvantage is that you have little control over the nutrients available and these materials decompose, which means in a long-term lack of air in the soil, which can lead to root diseases or the death of the tree. Mineral substrate (gravel, akadama...) cannot store moisture and nutrients, which means you have to water and fertilize frequently, but you have very good control over the growing conditions. At the same time, these substances do not decompose, so there is always enough air in the soil to promote optimal root growth.
In summary: both have their advantages and disadvantages, you can balance them out a bit by mixing them.
I had the same question! Thanks!
Thank you for this very interesting video. Peter you have so much talent and ideas. I am so excited about your work. Kind regards from germany.
When will there be an update on the wisteria's at Herons ? when will Peter Chan be visiting the Netherlands for a workshop please ?
Great video, the hardest part about shaping bonsai is the fear of "messing it up" for me.
Very interesting Peter nice re shape on the bonsai thanks
Love this channel! I wish I was in the UK to visit Herons. This may be considered heresy but would you ever be open to doing a video on making pelargoniums into bonsai?
Have you made one?
@@peterchan3100 No I haven't but have read it's possible. Not quite where how to begin one.
In tefinle work!!!! I am so impressed!!
Thx for sharing Peter
1:08:36 oh I think looking at the width of the canopy, the width of the pot gives exactly enough 'land area' underneath the tree, remsembling the area that the tree would cast a shadow on.
A smaller pot would take away that effect.
Editor is fired ;) Give Peter and us those before and afters!!!
Amazing full
Can you show us what a healthy root looks like from a dead, rotting, or unhealthy one? I'm not sure what to look for
I find it very interesting that many of your customers are hairdressers. Very interesting.
They say that trimming bonsai is like hairdressing
Awesome thanks shows me a lot....
Nice collection, your bonsai plants
Wouw..bonsainya bagus"
THAT COPROSMA GAVE PETER A RUN FOR HIS MONEY LOL .
Muchas gracias MAESTRO
Awesome
thx master
Just kupchak love just 🥰🥰✌national
I have a Bloodgood planted in my garden I want to keep it at around 5/6 foot. At the moment it is 3ft. If I remove every cross growing twig I’ll remove way too much of my tree. I’m unsure if I should do it. I know it will recover but I’m nervous about it
email us a picture and I will try and advise
@@peterchan3100 I really appreciate this offer Peter, however I won’t waste your time. I ‘bit the bullet’ recently and pruned a load of in growing shoots and twigs. The tree looks a little sparse in places but will recover nicely. Thank you very much for everything.
Does anyone know what bonsai scissors he uses? I love the quality you can hear with each cut.
what would happen if you didn't tease the roots and didn't put it back in a pot? Just feed and water as it is with the root ball exposed, just curious, thanks
The roots that come into contact with the air die and the soil is washed away with every watering.
@@jonawolf8023 Mmm, makes sense, thanks
I use a fork as well
15:30 😂😂😂😂
**SNIP!!**
- Oh god... oh god no....
- WHAT? WHAT? WHAT???
- I let my tea get cold again for the THIRD time today!
Before and afters??
I have a fire bush tree. How can I start a new line of it so I can grow it as bonsai.
Previous owners on the property must have been Asian decent as the tree looks like a mini bonsai already.
The tree is taller than me and I am 6’ 4
Hamelia patens?
@@jonawolf8023
Euonymus alatus
Burning bush
Celastraceae > Euonymus >
Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Siebold
@@jonawolf8023 Euonymus alatus
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Burning bush
Celastraceae > Euonymus >
Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Siebold
Beberapa pohon bonsai mungkin sudah memiliki umur puluhan tahun
👍👌👌🙂
I cannot understand why anyone has trees and does not look after them, there is no reason why they cannot do it themselves. No one will learn to do the work if they don't try.
As Peter Said, when some people get a bit older it becomes a lot of physical work to do in a single small time frame.
Not to mention that it gives Peter an income and keeps the bonsai economy going.
…..maybe just come to terms with the fact that everybody has different levels of commitment they can give to a hobby 🤷🏼♂️
This gentleman is getting on in years and is not able to do it now but he still loves his trees. So please understand where some people are coming from. We all get old one day if we are so lucky.
I disagree, at least regarding these trees. Most of these trees are over 20 years old. Firstly, they are alive, they appear healthy, and they show the appearance of past pruning. Sure, Peter can show improvements and offer suggestions regarding styling, but the trees are in acceptable shape for an older hobbyist or nonprofessional. I am over 70 years old and I can tell you that my trees suffer a bit because of a chronic back ache and general weakness in the limbs. Some of my trees ( one is 65 years old) are so heavy I can barely lift them. I say kudos to the owner.
There is nothing wrong with having a master come and touch up and correct your work. The customer may not be confident enough to make radical but needed changes but can clearly maintain the plants.