Tag Archives: Nebari

One to One with Robert Porch

Posted on March 8, 2018 by futterwithtrees

I had a one to one with Robert porch on Tuesday past. A long day from 10 am to 7 pm and a lot of great work done. It’s always a pleasure to have Robert. These two informal upright Larches … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged apex, art, Bonsai, deciduous tree, hobby, Horticulture, Informal upright, larch, larix kaempheri, nature, Nebari, recreation, shari, spring buds, Training Bonsai | 1 Comment

Shohin Chinese Elm

Posted on September 6, 2013 by futterwithtrees

This tree had almost given up the ghost but made a sudden and unexpected recovery. See here. It has made good progress in the last year and has received its first piece of wire in its new life. One branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged bonsai blog, Bonsai Photographs, Bonsai Wiring, Chinese Elm, fotografie, fotographia, futter with trees, nature, Nebari, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photo, photography, Shohin | Leave a comment

Scots Pine

Posted on May 20, 2013 by futterwithtrees

This tree has been worked and re-worked but now I hope a final and correct decision has been made regarding the tree’s front. Peter Warren was with us in Oct last year and made a very strong recommendation to change … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged bonsai blog, Bonsai Photographs, fotografie, fotographia, nature, Nebari, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photo, photography, Scots Pine Bonsai | Leave a comment

Acer Palmatum Project

Posted on March 4, 2013 by futterwithtrees

Without question this is a long-term project. This tree was growing in a tub in my back garden for many years and had been really neglected. For some time now I have considered potting it up with a view to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Acer Palmatum, bonsai blog, drainage holes, futter, futter with trees, long term project, nature, Nebari, Northern Ireland Bonsai, repotting bonsai | 2 Comments

European Larch

Posted on December 5, 2012 by futterwithtrees

This tree has been in my collection about 8 years now. I bought it from Phil at that time and knew nothing about them. I still dont know very much about them. The tree remained in the same pot until … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged bonsai blog, Bonsai garage night, European Larch, futter with trees, Jins and sharis, Larix, Nebari, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photo, photography | 2 Comments

Members’ Trees

Posted on June 18, 2012 by futterwithtrees

The Greenmount show gave the NIBS members a chance to showcase some of their trees and I must say that the excellent display convinced me that, for the time being at least, I should keep my trees well away from … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Acer Palmatum, Bonsai, Bonsai Photographs, copper beech, futter, futter with trees, larch, Nebari, Northern Ireland Bonsai, photo, photography | Leave a comment

Tall Juniper Re-Pot

Posted on March 7, 2012 by futterwithtrees

I bought this juniper from a fellow enthusiast some years ago and at that time it was my first Juniper As well as needing rewired it needed a re-pot as it had been in the same mix of acadama and grit … Continue reading →

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Crawfordsburn Country park

Posted on January 9, 2012 by futterwithtrees

Release from Child Minding duties and a beautiful morning allowed a short walk today. A bit of a luxury. I took a few pics and thought I would share a few. Its amazing what we have on our doorsteps but … Continue reading →