Bonsai Back to basics - tree 4

The Chinese juniper Dan is working on here is not an entirely a ‘rubbish’ tree but material that is this young will take a few years to be an acceptable bonsai. It should be emphasised that the tree created at the end of this demo is just ‘Day One’ in the life of the bonsai and no attempt has been taken to style it beyond a basic ‘skeleton’ that will support the foliage to be grown and developed in the future. Let’s see what he’ll do with the material available....

[@SahabatBibitKita1]

Bonsai yang keren, proses yang luar biasa

[@jeffdodson1675]

Two thoughts….What I appreciate in your videos is that they give information that straddles beginners’, intermediates’, and more advanced bonsai enthusiasts’ knowledge/skill levels. Really well done. Also, I had a thought on the “container” for this tree as maybe a root over rock or growing sideways out of a tallish, rough rock crevice.
Well done and thank you for sharing your love of bonsai.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks for your very kind comments and yes ,your planting csuggestions would both suit the tree well - much appreciated.

[@robmartin3312]

Great work...the tip with the pen line on the pot....spot on... great little thing but makes a quick job next time you come back to the tree

[@MsOSheDidIt]

Fantastic information about everything Bonsai. You my friend are a treasure. You're so kind to share with us your knowledge and help. Just such a wonderful time listening to you. Lovely back to basics for the getting started on that beauty. Huge hugs dear heart. 🥰

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

So nice of you

[@marysesalleneuve4178]

Bonjour de France, merci pour tous ces conseils. Il est superbe !

[@juanignacioardilasancha968]

Maestro, recien he visto su video. Clase maestra. Tuve el honor de trabajar con usted y aprender, en Santander , España. Hace muchos años. Mis respetos. Juan ig. Ardila

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you Juan for your kind comments - I truly enjoyed my visit to Santander - it was a great time.

[@deepanjanbanerjee3491]

Loved the way you walked us through every step

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Is there any other way!!! Thanks for your kind comment

[@OjaiBonsai]

Great stuff thank you. Cheers from Ojai California

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Our pleasure!

[@luigiluigi2098]

I was wondering the other day if you were going to do more 😄.
Amazing video. These are the sort of instructional videos that help us newbies really appreciate the skills needed. Love watching the process step by step with your knowledgeable and entertaining commentary and opinion.
If you dont post new content before Christmas. I'll wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas in advance.
Cant wait to see more in the future. Thank you Dan Barton! Im sure all of us really appreciate you taking the time to do this series for beginners.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you Luigi for your kind comments - very much appreciated - I hope in a week or two my cameraman and editor will be posting another of my ramblings. Happy Christmas to you too and thanks again.

[@joegarland4885]

Hi Dan nice to see you back enjoying work with some basic material as you did when you were younger, quite a lot of straggly branches which makes it more difficult to produce a credible bonsai, some times it not what you keep it’s what you don’t that gets you where you want to be, I like you don’t have the energy now I am in my 80s but still like to work on my trees and get frustrated when I can get out and be amongst my trees. I will use your method learnt from the masters to remove as much foliage so it becomes easier to wire fine branches. Thank you for allowing us to watch you work on a piece of material which at first glance didn’t look too promising..

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you Joe for your very kind comments - I'm currently 85 years old and spend most of my energy making pots. You can see some in the pottery section on my website: www.danbartoncreative.co.uk

[@denhardy7238]

Nice video to watch and its the ❤️of the tree you are working on with empathy that is what counts 😎Dennis

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Absolutely

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Nice job Dan beautiful start for this tree great video thanks Dan

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Many thanks for your kind comment

[@KurisuBonsai]

Lovely stuff as always Dan! Thanks for taking us along.

[@margaretsims4344]

The back to basics demos are wonderful. I would love to see you work on young Maples ie groups or forests, (or singles!)

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks Margaret for your kind comments - I have very few bonsai left as I'm trying to wind down my collection as I struggle to lift some of the trees they're so heavy. I may have a group of seedling maples that need a look at sometime - maybe they'll do???

[@jasongannon7676]

Always a joy to see your video's

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Glad you like them!

[@danielcarter8390]

Thanks Dan for all your videos love them

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

My pleasure!

[@margaretsims4344]

The Juniper turned out beautiful Dan. I have a juniper I made from an air layer about 4 years ago ideal trying out your demo.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks for that, and all the best with your juniper - I hope to do another one very soon in a different style.

[@rsa420]

Wonderful thank you for sharing

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

You are so welcome

[@Alfaro_Bonsai]

good work the results are also good👍👍

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks 👍

[@greenhawk1592]

👍🏼👍🏼🌳

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks

[@kingperra3733]

I am glad to see you and your bonsai creation

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

So nice of you