Bonsai Stuff Bonsai Matsu - Scott Martin

This episode of the Bonsai Stuff podcast chats about making a bonsai connection and also delves into a comment made at a recent convention from a Japanese Master. I also talk about what our focus needs to be when working on our bonsai at this time of the year. There is also a very handy technique to help with maintaining your tweezers when working with needle variety bonsai. And finally a reflection of kindness and encouragement and how we can all play our part.
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After returning from a big convention in Perth WA I want to go through my process of finding the bonsai for the purpose of one of my demonstration. Planning is key and I'll explain my process. Bonsai love is alive and well around the world and particularly in Australia. The feeling of support and local networks is really pushing bonsai to another level. Finally I discuss 'digging for gold' and it's not related to yamadori! We all do it, or should do it.
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Bonsai Workshops are brilliant! Especially if you prepare for them. I discuss how you can get the best out of your bonsai, out of you and the workshop host as well as setting your expectations. There is also a tale about an old Japanese Black Pine that was brought back to life and then given a great future by waiting. It's a lesson for all of us about strength and health being the number one priority.
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In this episode of the podcast I discuss my strategy to avoid leaf burn on my maples, starting with a strong bonsai engine. Also as we heard towards Winter it's time to start preparing. When it comes to branch structure and design, there's a simple approach I use and I discuss the different phases to help keep the deign of your bonsai heading in the right direction.
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Having a future plan is vital for your bonsai development but it's also really important to be satisfied with it right now. I have also recently returned from a trip to South Australia with the SA Bonsai Society and it was fantastic! I have a chat about my experiences there and people that I've met as well as a plan for a potential Olive dig. It's also a busy time as we start to wrap up Autumn so let's runt through some of the essentials for us all.
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Be careful! Simple advice for anyone looking to purchase online, especially bonsai. I chat about a simple technique to try and avoid being scammed, as well as current Autumn work around the yard and on other bonsai. There is also a reflection on  one of my final trips to Japan and a particular moment from that trip which will be interesting to hear.
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