Budding Raulii
This will be my first Spring working with this species. This tree was given to me last year as a thank you for holiday care. It is similar to a Hornbeam but you can see noticeable differences on closer...
View ArticleBeech Buds
I’ve been watching and waiting patiently for my Beech to finally get around to opening. Today’s glorious weather must have helped. It is now showing the first signs of green leaves.
View ArticleWhat a difference a day makes
Yesterday my Beech had about 4 green leaves showing. This was it today!! Guess today’s heat worked its magic.
View ArticleCamera Addict
I know this is meant to be a Bonsai diary but I just can’t help playing around with my camera.(Nikon D5000). Here are a few tree and plant shots taken over the last few days.
View ArticleSigns of life
The Cotoneaster that was collected a few weeks back is showing signs of life. Previous Post Small red buds can be seen in many places so fingers crossed. Alas, the big Ceanothus that I lifted has now...
View ArticleNew Lens
One of my purchases in America was a new lens for my camera, Sigma 70-300mm. I haven’t had a lot of time to play with it but took it out into the garden yesterday for 10 minutes to see what the macro...
View ArticleStarting to Move
I checked most of my trees last Sunday and didn’t see many signs of Spring. Then, 4 days later, I checked again. This was what I found on Thursday! These are fast swelling flower buds on a Fuji Cherry....
View ArticleI Love this time of year
I really do love this time of year. Watching trees waking up and starting to push their new leaves. Japanese Maple Trident Maple Japanese Larch
View ArticleSigns of Spring
Some signs that Spring is reaching my trees. Trident Maple Japanese Larch Hawthorn Malus Berberis
View ArticleShine Bright Like A Diamond
In an attempt to get into a routine of posting on the blog again I thought I’d share this Rhododendron Blue Diamond here. This years peak bloom. You’ll notice the one branch at the front without...
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