Tag Archives: fotographia

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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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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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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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 →

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Chuhin White Pine

Posted on October 17, 2016 by futterwithtrees

This little white pine was chopped a few years ago and is progressing nicely. There are plenty of buds and back buds developing for next years growth. It went into this pot for training and development this year and I … Continue reading →

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Needle Juniper

Posted on October 15, 2016 by futterwithtrees

I took a few pics of this needle juniper the other day. The foliage is not as course as a squamata type and is slower growing but it is filling out nicely. It is in need of some styling to … Continue reading →

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Bonsai Extravaganza

Posted on May 29, 2016 by futterwithtrees

Saturday morning saw about 20 members of Northern Ireland Bonsai enjoy a bonsai extravaganza in one of our members’ garden. As part of a fund raising exercise for the upcoming Bonsai 30 show later this year we visited Josh’s garden … Continue reading →