The red sand does make the walnut stand the preferred pedestal. It's amazing what difference a bit of color makes in the display. Good luck with the Bonsai Show Nigel.
your friend Matt did a really good job on that stand for your tree I wish I had a stand made like that right now the stand I have is a piece of plywood for now and I'm going to be getting a turntable soon for my jade tree to sit on
That dressing soil did it, it looks authentic as a whole now, love it!!! I can see a giraffe coming to it and feeding on its lower leaves, awesome! Maybe you can try a 3D printed and painted giraffe instead of that zebra, it looks out of proportion now
Love it!! Love the grass looking moss makes it look more like real tall weeds. Sumerians said . the reason why the African soil is red is “from all the blood that was shed “. Your tree looked fantastic Sir Nigel. Best of luck from Tijuana Baja California MEXiCO. Que viva Nigel. ViVA
I really enjoyed seeing all of the thought processes involved in getting this great tree ready for a show. I have never had the courage to put any of my trees near a show but perhaps now I may start to think about it :) Good Luck Nigel.
I'm surprised that you still haven't started a couple trays of moss, so you don't have to look for it elsewhere. But Sir, you have created another work of art!
Looks amazing! Could such a fine sand structure clog the soil and make it less breathable? Usually this is what we fight against: we fight against dust and fine particles.
What would have been really cool, is if you put a lamp or some kind of bright light above the tree at the show. So the tree would cast a proportional shadow onto the zebra. So it looks like he is sitting in the shade.
if you watch my TH-cam videos I'm going to be putting up a video of my mini cactus garden to show everybody how it's growing and I'm going to try to make it an outstanding video
can you add some red dirt to the accent plant? it still looks amazing, i just thought adding the red dirt to the accent plant would complete the look. but all and all to me the red dirt makes the serissa look more mature even, fantastic job nigel!!
Hi Nigel. I would like to know, since we are talking about Africa, where are the seeds - and now I hope you will seedlings - of baoba? Congratulations on the works.
Nigel, your channel has inspired me to finally take up a hobby that I learned about as a kid from a library book. I have some kind of pine that just sprouted up and only has about 4 needles on it. Its in a vegetable raised bed and cant be left in place. I usually pull them and let them die in the sun. Is there a way to get this one out alive to be my first bonsai? Ive also got my eye on another we just found in the edge of the yard. Its a little older and I feel confident about handling it. The new seedling is my concern. Thanks for all your videos. Its so much better to see it done than read it in a book.
Am not eligible for advice but from my knowledge...Let it grow for a while then you can take it out...btw while potting keep some original soil with the roots cuz pines need some microbes that's already in d soil it grows!..anyone correct me if I am wrong plz!! Hope ya get an awesome bonsai!
you look kind of like a smurf sifting that soil... :D a smurf teaching me how to prepare a bonsai for a show.. never knew the name of this one.. it's Nigel !
Your very welcome sir. Thank you for letting me be part of the bonzai zone see you Saturday
It wouldn’t have been the same without you. God bless you, your family and your work 🙏✝️ ✌️🇺🇦🌻✌️
Wow Nigel, very convincing. The little bushes are wonderful. The whole thing is a masterpiece 🌳
That is a tremendous display Nigel.
Absolutely the right stand, and sand, and bushes, and accent plant. I'd lose the zebra - but that's just me.
It all looks awesome 🤩
I love this bonsai. It really reminds me of the African plains.
Amazing how much the sand changed the composition with the walnut stand. Looks perfect!!
wow the trunk really thickened up over the years :o
love it! wonderful result! good luck Nigel.
Africa called... they want their piece of land back. It looks amazing!
Looks terrific Nigel! Very authentic.
Fantastic display
Bang on Nigel! You sure have a good eye for landscaping and colours. Just love it!
That walnut stand is lit!
Beautiful Nigel. Excellent work!!!
This tree is just beautifull,it shines with confidence,I can tell.
Just have a nice day!
Wow so beautifoll your bonsai trees good work 😊❤🌳
Great composition!
Beautiful!
That red soil looks great!
Those moss plantlets really set the vista off perfectly!
The red sand does make the walnut stand the preferred pedestal. It's amazing what difference a bit of color makes in the display. Good luck with the Bonsai Show Nigel.
Looks great Nigel enjoy the show
Nigel, your Serissa looks absolutely spectacular!
Every component is in harmony!
Looking good Nigel, I will be there bright and early on Saturday, see you soon!
Wow beautiful ❤️
your friend Matt did a really good job on that stand for your tree I wish I had a stand made like that right now the stand I have is a piece of plywood for now and I'm going to be getting a turntable soon for my jade tree to sit on
That dressing soil did it, it looks authentic as a whole now, love it!!! I can see a giraffe coming to it and feeding on its lower leaves, awesome! Maybe you can try a 3D printed and painted giraffe instead of that zebra, it looks out of proportion now
I do the same thing but I use Volcanic sand either Red or Black. I get the fine particles after sifting for use with my Bonsai Soil.
Looks Great🕺🕺🕺
Great job 👏
Love it!! Love the grass looking moss makes it look more like real tall weeds. Sumerians said . the reason why the African soil is red is “from all the blood that was shed “. Your tree looked fantastic Sir Nigel. Best of luck from Tijuana Baja California MEXiCO. Que viva Nigel. ViVA
Very nice 👌
wow, that looks so nice together, well done! Good luck at the show Nigel
yeah, have to agree the walnut stand compliments the whole design.
Going to the Toronto Bonsai show this weekend, looking forward to seeing this!
Awesome, see you there!!!
I really enjoyed seeing all of the thought processes involved in getting this great tree ready for a show. I have never had the courage to put any of my trees near a show but perhaps now I may start to think about it :) Good Luck Nigel.
beautiful display, looking forward to seeing it in situ. the work of an artist, truly
Thanks Bradley, I'm trying to get another tree ready today also!!
@@TheBonsaiZone wow how exciting!!! you are having two displays?!
I'm surprised that you still haven't started a couple trays of moss, so you don't have to look for it elsewhere.
But Sir, you have created another work of art!
Nice display ! One little moss in the front too complete the whole locking. It seems a little empty there...
I thought the cedar stand looked the best with the tree and pot, but yeah, once you added that turface fines the walnut looks better.
love the accent plant, i just bought some small african violets that i'd like to try as kusamono or shitakusa so this was very well timed 👍
Good luck 🤞 I'm sure Ur display will do very well
Looks amazing! Could such a fine sand structure clog the soil and make it less breathable? Usually this is what we fight against: we fight against dust and fine particles.
What would have been really cool, is if you put a lamp or some kind of bright light above the tree at the show. So the tree would cast a proportional shadow onto the zebra. So it looks like he is sitting in the shade.
Beautiful! Just beautiful. Let us know how you do
if you watch my TH-cam videos I'm going to be putting up a video of my mini cactus garden to show everybody how it's growing and I'm going to try to make it an outstanding video
can you add some red dirt to the accent plant? it still looks amazing, i just thought adding the red dirt to the accent plant would complete the look. but all and all to me the red dirt makes the serissa look more mature even, fantastic job nigel!!
Looks pretty cool, maybe try an elephant or a giraffe, think the different coloured animals would give it a different look or size perspective
I hope to get to the show this weekend
I'll see you there if you can make it Denise!!
Also, I wonder how the jades would've looked with the red sand as well.
Hi Nigel.
I would like to know, since we are talking about Africa, where are the seeds - and now I hope you will seedlings - of baoba?
Congratulations on the works.
Muito bom Nigel, qual esse substrato que vc usou ?
Abraços!
Looks Great. Not to sure about the moss. Think it cluders ut up a littel bit. To much going on if you know what i mean.
Agreed - the tree and the zebra had a perfect symmetry.
Nigel, your channel has inspired me to finally take up a hobby that I learned about as a kid from a library book. I have some kind of pine that just sprouted up and only has about 4 needles on it. Its in a vegetable raised bed and cant be left in place. I usually pull them and let them die in the sun. Is there a way to get this one out alive to be my first bonsai? Ive also got my eye on another we just found in the edge of the yard. Its a little older and I feel confident about handling it. The new seedling is my concern. Thanks for all your videos. Its so much better to see it done than read it in a book.
Am not eligible for advice but from my knowledge...Let it grow for a while then you can take it out...btw while potting keep some original soil with the roots cuz pines need some microbes that's already in d soil it grows!..anyone correct me if I am wrong plz!!
Hope ya get an awesome bonsai!
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Hi Nigel, sorry to bother you but what size sieve do you use?
you look kind of like a smurf sifting that soil... :D
a smurf teaching me how to prepare a bonsai for a show.. never knew the name of this one.. it's Nigel !
Think he was having a ‘bad hair day’ 🙆🏼♂️✌️
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3:55 Is that yours or a random rabbit? :D
I never noticed the rabbit, it's just a random rabbit from the backyard!
Nigel Looks great except scale on zebra is too small. Looks like dog next to tree. See pics of zebras by trees.
Acacia's can grow into giant trees!
Foist
The world is back to normal once again!!!
Secoind
Or is it Soicend?
You worry to much.
Like a father with his children!!