Tag Archives: fotografie

Larch Larix Kaempferi

Posted on April 30, 2018 by futterwithtrees

As spring continues to do its thing I managed a pic of my second larch in the early evening sun. It is developing well and the ramification is building up year on year.

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An update on a Couple of Trees

Posted on December 16, 2017 by futterwithtrees

I have been doing a bit of serious thinning out and pruning on this Scots Pine and Yew. The Scots Pine has had most of the old needles removed and I have wired and placed the branches etc. I am … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Trees

Posted on August 31, 2017 by futterwithtrees

As the growing season slowly loses its momentum I have grabbed a couple of pics of a couple of trees that have performed reasonably well this year. The first is my Cotoneaster Franchetti and the second a Chuhin Scots Pine … Continue reading →

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Tall Scots Pine Update

Posted on June 4, 2017 by futterwithtrees

This tree has had a good growing season so far. The candles have extended well and are now ready for pinching. I intend to pinch most over the next few days but will leave those that are just above the … Continue reading →

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Miniture Hosta

Posted on May 5, 2017 by futterwithtrees

I don’t do accents mainly because I just don’t have the time but I do have a couple of little Hosta, Cracker thumbs that come back every year in spite of much neglect. I thought they were worth a pic.

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Hawthorn Progress

Posted on May 1, 2017 by futterwithtrees

I am pleased with the progress of this informal upright hawthorn. I have deliberately potted it into a deep pot to allow better root development and improve ramification. The tree is growing well this season and to date this year … Continue reading →

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Scots Pine Progress (Pinus Sylvestris)bonsai

Posted on April 27, 2017 by futterwithtrees

This large Scots Pine, originally dug up from MOD scrub land in Surrey about 1995 is doing well. Having had some indecision about the front and the curve in the trunk about five years ago I finally settled for the … Continue reading →

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Blackthorn: Keeps on Giving

Posted on March 23, 2017 by futterwithtrees

Another year and another spring and my little Blackthorn just gives again. Its a short flowering season for this little tree but a very enjoyable one. I have ordered a new pot for this tree and had hoped I … Continue reading →

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Workshop with Ian & Phil

Posted on November 5, 2016 by futterwithtrees

A good day was enjoyed by all who attended the workshop taday in Newtownards. The venue, Ian’s garage, was freezin’ as usual but there was plenty of heat generated between banter and work. I brought a yew along that has been … Continue reading →

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Larch Progress (Larix Kaemperi)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by futterwithtrees

My large Larch continues to make steady progress. My current objective is to build up ramification without the branches developing ugly course growth at the branch intersections. Its slow progress but the tree is improving year on year. This tree … Continue reading →