greenhouse

[stevemg]

i keep my bonsai collection in a greenhouse i get alot of new growth am i able to prune at any time of the year

thanks

[AndrewM]

Got some pics Steve

[stevemg]

no pics sorry camera is out of action did u want a pic of my greenhouse

[Chris]

Yep a pic of the greenhouse would be good

[bonsaibruce]

Howdy,
I am not sure you need a greenhouse in BrisVagas.
I started with all my trees under shade cloth and they all went lanky with big leaves. A better result has been with them in part shade in the summer.
Repot often, fertilize lots and cut or defoliate figs at least twice a year.
At aabc in Sydney there was discussion of defoliating figs 4 times a year in Canberra.

Good luck,
Bruce

[Bougy Fan]

I would have to agree with Bruce. I am actually moving most of my trees to get some more sun on them. I had 2 bougys nearly die from being left in the shade. I don't have a lot of room, and while the garden trees give much needed shade in summer a lot of my plants get no sun if I leave them in the same place.

[stevemg]

as i live in a ground floor unit
i have put up a greenhouse on my veranda to help protect them from going missing they receive sun up until 12:30 i have taken a pic with my mobile its only small greenhouse but i only have a small bonsai collection

[Bougy Fan]

Ahhh so it's like a glasshouse and keeps up the humidity for the figs. I think I can see a benji, port jackson and a moreton bay ? I have a smaller version of one of those - cooked a whole lot of cuttings over summer Ended up taking the plastic cover off and covering it in shadecloth. It's in total shade now and wont get used again until October. What side of the river do you live on ?

[stevemg]

bribie island during summer i'll leave the front flap open

[Amanda]

Did you buy this as a DIY kit from Bunnings or similar? I'm after one

[Handy Mick]

Be aware of these type of green houses if in a windy area, they tend to blow away quite easily.
Peg these down with tall star pickets and tie at top and bottom on all four corners.
Nice collection Steve.

[stevemg]

aldi last week $50

[Amanda]

Handy Mick, yeah I had a look today and they would be gone in a split second here unless secured really well.

stevemg cheers for that, I think I'm going with a DIY plan for my own greenhouse/hothouse - oh I got some planning to do

[Jarrod]

Here's my old greenhouse. Got big holes in the roof where hail went through, and the door plastic is decaying....