Great talk, lots of solid info for sure. I've heard about that book for years now, it sounds very informational and I probably need to just go ahead and buy it.
Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated. It's a great book, I recommend it. It's much different than the typical beginner bonsai book. Actually, I'd say it's more written for an intermediate bonsai enthusiast.
Thanks for the information.i live in an apartment so struggle to overwinter my trees. I have started to put the dormant deciduous ones ( not too big) ones into a large rubber made bin with sawdust/shavings to insulate them. The bin has a lid so as not to get rain soaked.
Excellent content as always...Very helpful information, especially for those of use working through their first Over-wintering...Really appreciate your content and response to inquiries...Well done and thanks for sharing...
I live in zone 8b (Tacoma, WA) and have severe winds because I live on top of a cliff. The wind, for me at least, is a destroyer. Solid advice/info! You have a great channel, friend. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!
I live where it is colder and windy as well. I set up some kind of frame and nestle the trees in leaves then use tarps around the sides to block wind. I leave the top open for rain. I loose very few.
Sounds like a good plan. Winter protection set ups are as varied as bonsai benches are. I don't worry much about my trees getting too much moisture either, mainly because my winter temps go below freezing and my pots tend to freeze and then get covered in snow. I've heard from other folks about being concerned about too much rain in the winter but sounds like it's not a problem for you - thanks for sharing.
Thanks, really appreciate your kind words. Yeah, knowing one's microclimate/situation is important - some folks need to worry about wind, some don't. Rodents might be a big problem for some, but not others, etc. Wind (besides high wind events) and rodents don't seem to be a big deal for me. But because I'm in Zone 6b, cold temperatures are my biggest concern - last winter we reached -15 deg F for a few days. Those cold snaps, especially during late fall, are what I worry most about.
That'd work - just a little bit of insolation can make a difference. If it gets extremely cold for a long period of time, you might want to provide a bit more.
I agree with Avery. For deciduous trees that don't have leaves, they don't need light while dormant - they aren't photosynthesizing and are dormant. For evergreen trees, at the temperatures where I put them in storage,
Solid info! I'm loving the vids!
Great talk, lots of solid info for sure. I've heard about that book for years now, it sounds very informational and I probably need to just go ahead and buy it.
Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated. It's a great book, I recommend it. It's much different than the typical beginner bonsai book. Actually, I'd say it's more written for an intermediate bonsai enthusiast.
I use Fir boughs all around my pots on the ground. Thanks for the video!
Sounds like a good plan. Simplicity is easy to implement.
Very informative, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, glad you found it helpful.
@BonsaiNorthwest I also live in the Northwest. Everett, Wa here. I've dabbled in Bonsai for 30 years but only recently become more serious about it.
@@haroldLangseth I've been dabbling for almost 15 years now, but got more serious about 5 years ago. Happy bonsaiing!
Thanks for the information.i live in an apartment so struggle to overwinter my trees. I have started to put the dormant deciduous ones ( not too big) ones into a large rubber made bin with sawdust/shavings to insulate them. The bin has a lid so as not to get rain soaked.
Good idea - that should work well against wind and rain and provide some temperature protection as well. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent content as always...Very helpful information, especially for those of use working through their first Over-wintering...Really appreciate your content and response to inquiries...Well done and thanks for sharing...
Thank you! I'm grateful for your comments, one of which prompted this video.
I live in zone 8b (Tacoma, WA) and have severe winds because I live on top of a cliff. The wind, for me at least, is a destroyer.
Solid advice/info! You have a great channel, friend. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!
I live where it is colder and windy as well. I set up some kind of frame and nestle the trees in leaves then use tarps around the sides to block wind. I leave the top open for rain. I loose very few.
Sounds like a good plan. Winter protection set ups are as varied as bonsai benches are. I don't worry much about my trees getting too much moisture either, mainly because my winter temps go below freezing and my pots tend to freeze and then get covered in snow. I've heard from other folks about being concerned about too much rain in the winter but sounds like it's not a problem for you - thanks for sharing.
Thanks, really appreciate your kind words. Yeah, knowing one's microclimate/situation is important - some folks need to worry about wind, some don't. Rodents might be a big problem for some, but not others, etc. Wind (besides high wind events) and rodents don't seem to be a big deal for me. But because I'm in Zone 6b, cold temperatures are my biggest concern - last winter we reached -15 deg F for a few days. Those cold snaps, especially during late fall, are what I worry most about.
Well put
Thanks, I enjoyed making this one.
Wonderful ❤❤
Thank you!
I have mine on my apartment balcony... If it happens to get too cold ill wrap a black tshirt around the pots
That'd work - just a little bit of insolation can make a difference. If it gets extremely cold for a long period of time, you might want to provide a bit more.
How about light, especially when they are in the garages?
They don't really need it while dormant
I agree with Avery. For deciduous trees that don't have leaves, they don't need light while dormant - they aren't photosynthesizing and are dormant.
For evergreen trees, at the temperatures where I put them in storage,
Noice
Thanks!