Typhoon Quinta Destroyed my Bonsai Garden
Typhoon Quinta It’s a not-so-good day for our bonsai community here in the Philippines as typhoon Quinta sweeps not only the gardens but also the house and public structures in many different areas of...
Vitex Parviflora (Tugas) Defoliating and Initial Wiring
Defoliating and Initial Wiring of Tugas In this “My Bonsai Journey” post, I will be discussing my tugas tree which has grown and now requires defoliating and initial wiring. It is important to apply...
Unboxing Shohin Tugas Yamadori Materials from Linta Bonsai of Mindanao [Part 1]
I have been following a well known online yamadori seller from the south for a while. I was very lucky to get the chance to buy a package full of Vitex parviflora (Tugas) in...
SUSTAINABLE BONSAI SA BAKURAN
Sustainable bonsai gardening? Marahil ay bago ito sa iyong pandinig. Pero isa itong teknik na matagal ng ginagamit ng iba’t ibang bansa sa mundo. Pag usapan natin ang tungkol sa sustainable bonsai sa bakuran...
Different Bonsai Sizes And Names
There is a bit of discussion regarding the right name for different bonsai sizes. And for many years, the Japanese have sorted this out using a classification still being used worldwide as the basis...
Hibiscus Cutting To Literati Bonsai: Progress Report
Okay, here is another hibiscus bonsai in the making. The dream is to train this hibiscus cutting into a literati bonsai. And although it may seem like a long road for this tree, its...
Cascade Bonsai Premna From A Small Cutting
My love for premna materials just keeps on growing because of this little one that I planted 5 months ago. A cutting so ordinary, I didn’t even think that it will turn out to...
Angel Ogi Uyehara’s Bonsai Masterpieces: Genesis (Hibiscus tiliaceus Bonsai)
Genesis (Hibiscus tiliaceus Bonsai) I must admit that it was a bit frustrating not being able to get a chance to speak with Sir Ogi when I met him at a PBSi Bonsai show...
How to Get Premna Cuttings Root Faster
How exactly do you get premna to root faster? Premna has always been my top pick for the most desirable specimen to use in bonsai. We are all aware of the reason for this...
Inyam or Antidesma Bonsai Update
No Inyam Bonsai Tree in any Bonsai Show Although I have been to a number of bonsai exhibits around the country in the Philippines, I have not yet come across any examples of inyam...