with a 25 degree temp difference to sat I decided to do a little pine work . Just some pruning and thinning . Last year I did it in mid march and found it was too late before the temps dropped and I got little new growth . This year I didn't prune as heavy or pluck. Ill assess mid autumn and proberly needle thin then. Most trees need wiring that ill do in autumn . heres a few I have about 15 all up and that's enough for me that includes 12 Japanese black, 1 dwarf ,1 red pine, 1 mugo currently in Canberra .
this one I grew from a seedling, ground grown 4 years than a training pot 2 years . 3rd year in a bonsai pot
regrowing the top on this one . Base is impressive
Good potential , haven't been game enough to work on that dead stump. Maybe Jow might have a go when he is up next
A cascade black ive had for awhile now
some form of black pine has multiple bud sites
Some of my trees and setup
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Another pine that is getting some nice bark age . Good potential there I think
Closer picture of that plum. Will get wiring this winter and deadwood work . Getting good aged bark . plums have been that ripe for a month now still hanging on
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Some real gems there Matthew! Keep them coming.
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I don't trust Bonsai, they are a little shady.
I don't trust Bonsai, they are a little shady.
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Matthew you have some beautiful trees !!!! Well done very inspirational! I hope one day to have your skills and be able to make at least one tree like yours!!!
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Some very nice trees and stock. Awesome work there young chap
A stick in a pot is better than no stick at all. Remember even the best bonsai started as a stick.
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Such a nice day today here so while i was repotting thought id snap a few shots of the bonsai area in late july. Ive got about 90% of my deciduous trees done. Conifers really need a good prune and wire this year especially the large cedar As soon as bud swell or when Jow gets here hint hint mate........ im hoping to get into the grow bed this week to remove a few crabapples and seji elms
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You have an amazing collection Matthew.
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
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Stunning collection Matthew. Good taper on some of the JP's.. Your stock must be very happy sitting behind those hill sides. 
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Yes nice set up indeed Mathew. Yellow lichen doing well!
Are you shading this time of year?
And what's this?
Are you shading this time of year?
And what's this?
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That my lord, is a large yellow arrow.
Probably Paint or Photoshop origins.
Probably Paint or Photoshop origins.
Rory
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Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Dare I believe that it's the mythical golden arrow from the lost city of Trompenspod?Rory wrote:That my lord, is a large yellow arrow.
Probably Paint or Photoshop origins.
On your horse and after it. Put down your gruel and pig tails and leave forthwith!
Mike
