Tag Archives: Ireland

Jin and Tonic??

Posted on April 25, 2018 by futterwithtrees

I have taken the head staggers and have made a couple of drastic additions to my large larch. Time will tell whether or not I was wise. I have added two large jins to the tree that I think work … 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.

Posted in Blog | Tagged Bonsai Accent Planting, cracker thumbs, fotografie, glazed pots, golden leaf, Ireland, miniture hosta, nature, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photo, photography | Leave a comment

A Couple of Shohin in Development

Posted on May 3, 2017 by futterwithtrees

These two trees started life as shohin a few years ago and I am pleased with their progress. The first is a Japanese White pine that was much taller until chopped to the top of the thick trunk a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Bonsai Development, bonsai pots, foliage, Ireland, Japanese White Pine, Jins and sharis, nature photography, needles, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photographia, photographie, photography, Pinus parviflora, Shohin Bonsai, Yew Bonsai | 1 Comment

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 →