Next time you do something like this please make sure the back ground is one colour otherwise its difficult to see properly with all them trees in the back ground ....
Personally, I like that not all of his videos are taken with the same background. It would be kinda boring and this way we can get a glimpse of the Bonsai Zone in each video as well. But opening up the aperture is also a better way to isolate subject than just using plaing background.
The birch forest looks really good. Thankyou to Nigel and Jonathon for the video. Maybe Nigel, you can do another video at Jonathons house on how to put your bonsai in the ground for winter. I think there is alot of bonsai people in cold winter climates that would enjoy that. Thanks
@@240Sil the subsequent overwintering video was so informative. goes to show how much this internet thing, often maligned, can bring people together from all corners, and spread genius ideas from a few talented individuals. great to see Nigel throwing in references to Jonathan's engineering career.
You both worked so well with one another, the White Birches are well defined throughout the display and i love the end result of the landscape. Very much look forward to the spring. Great work guys!🤠
Thank you Jeannie, it was fun working with Jonathan, we put the forest in the ground for the winter in a later video. I'll be sure to post an update in spring!
Ha 😃 I maybe should have read the description for the part 1, I just watched the video. Yes, this is a native tree here, but probably the white bark on such young trees got me off.. Still loving the planting, the scape looks wonderful. I'd like to go wandering in there bare feet and enjoy the smells of the forest 😍 Great job fellas, hopefully there will not be too much die back. Waiting for updates in coming years. Cheers!
Because of the background behind the trees go straight to 28:52 to see the finished product. Nigel you must get this forest back next year to see it progress or go to Jonathans garden to see his trees👍 BTW how is your Yew doing?
@@suzannemcgurk859 still not possible to see what they are doing even though they show what the result is at the end, the proses is hidden by the background until its almost finished.
@@suzannemcgurk859 No because I refuse to watch a video where the OP doesn't care about what his viewers see. This isn't the 1st time this has happened.
@@mrhockett1 Nigel does cares. You cant expect anyone to please you 100% of the time. In the other videos you can see his normal work bench is taken up by projects and winter sheltering trees. Sometimes life gets in the way of the ideal situations.
The horticultural qualities of different types of sand have always been mysterious to me. I guess I need to do more research. I found a nursery that sells ‘horticultural ‘ sand and bought a bag for use in potting medium, though I don’t understand what makes it preferable. I know that in construction different grades of sand are used for various applications. Some day I’ll figure it out. It’s also seems odd that when you apply sand to the top of your perlite / Turface Bonsai soil , it doesn’t gradually penetrate in and sink to the bottom. Usually when one mixes small and large particles of rocks / minerals, the smaller, finer pieces sink to the bottom.
Air layering birch is a little risky. Also sometimes the inconvenience of an air layer isn’t worth the aggro if the material to be pruned off lacks interest - it will slow down the progress of the tree in the composition. 👍
Hi Tom: Actually I plan to try a Birch air layer if I can find the right specimen next spring. I want to take on a crab apple, and a purple beech as well in my area. We will see what next spring brings my way. Thanks for your input.
Hi Nigel. My impression while you were showing where to trim the trees is with the background of the large tree in the garden it was very hard to see the birch trees at all. I was wondering if you've ever tried aspen? I have but they haven't made it. Not sure why, maybe because they are created by runners from the mother tree. Idk?
this would be so much more awesome if the bonsai forest you guys are creating could actually be seen and not get lost in the background of all the other trees.
Yes, the Birch leaves will reduce to a nice small size as the ramification increases. It may take a while to develop both the root system and the branch structure, but eventually the leaves will reduce.
The silver birch is also the third most common tree species of Finland, only the scots pine and the European spruce are more common, both of which are conifers.
hello Nigel, pls make a dark background while working on trees it helps to see your works better, i have found your previous videos with a black background covering.
How disappointing You chose to display the forest in front of a Big dark tree Which obstructed the view or any information you are trying to convey to the viewer. You should have had a white sheet as a back drop so as to make it more visible to the viewer. I was trying to find part one and could not find it.
The link to part 1 is in the description, here is the link.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh9KN I usually have a backdrop, but the table was in use and we had to work in the shade. Sorry for your disappointment!
@@TheBonsaiZone Thank you for the reply, I was also curious about the small shrubs that you made I can't seem to find the video where you made them can you send me the link please?! I appreciate it keep up the good work!
Thin trees are bland with your backyard background. So much green behind. it difficult to watch, it will be better if you use a screen, so we can see the trees detail.
The background is busy by design - so they can do a big reveal toward the end... hang in there, all becomes clear!
Thanks, lots of hate for the busy background!
I hope someday to see an update on this forest
Wow, I am in love with this planting. Love to see an update in spring.
Next time you do something like this please make sure the back ground is one colour otherwise its difficult to see properly with all them trees in the back ground ....
Totally agree couldnt see what was actually being done.
Personally, I like that not all of his videos are taken with the same background. It would be kinda boring and this way we can get a glimpse of the Bonsai Zone in each video as well.
But opening up the aperture is also a better way to isolate subject than just using plaing background.
His work bench in his other videos is currently being used up to protect his tropicals and shelter his yew tree. Inconveniences happens.
Just having a sheet or something to hold in the background for shots meant to display the viewers perspective would solve this issue. Np
Agree
The birch forest looks really good. Thankyou to Nigel and Jonathon for the video. Maybe Nigel, you can do another video at Jonathons house on how to put your bonsai in the ground for winter. I think there is alot of bonsai people in cold winter climates that would enjoy that. Thanks
Thats a really good idea.
@@240Sil the subsequent overwintering video was so informative. goes to show how much this internet thing, often maligned, can bring people together from all corners, and spread genius ideas from a few talented individuals. great to see Nigel throwing in references to Jonathan's engineering career.
What a fantastic result! I would love follow up on this beatiful birch planting in the future =)
Beautiful, can’t wait to see it in the spring.
Turned out stunning! Hopefully we get an update picture/video next spring? great video again, Thank you Nigel! 👍💖🌹
Can’t wait to see the progress of the trees Nigel!
You have a real talent Nigel, both from an artists point of view to a musically one ... well done again my friend ! .
Thank you Nigel.Your art is always inspirational
Thank you Larry, it was a fun project!
Silver birch are lovely trees. Nice group.
Thank you Margaret, i hope they survive the winter and we get to see them with the leaves on in spring!
Can't wait to see an update of the forest.
We will be making a video of putting the forest away for the winter and a follow up video in late spring!
The big tree in the background takes away from the planting,makes it look like part of your forest
Wow! fantastic! Love that moss!
It really suits the large forest and I think it will grow well in the fall weather. Still no frost here, but cold weather is coming again this week.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you Dori!
It looks fabulous. I would love to see it now
Love the birch grove/forest idea. Looks great!
Thank you Ben, I think the forest is in good hands!
great job this looks amazing. i want one of these in my livingroom
OMG just saw that video...I am so in love of what you did with those birch...Great work as always
Like if you want to see more video's of this awesome duo!!
I'll have to give it a like!
You both worked so well with one another, the White Birches are well defined throughout the display and i love the end result of the landscape. Very much look forward to the spring. Great work guys!🤠
Thank you Jeannie, it was fun working with Jonathan, we put the forest in the ground for the winter in a later video. I'll be sure to post an update in spring!
Ha 😃 I maybe should have read the description for the part 1, I just watched the video. Yes, this is a native tree here, but probably the white bark on such young trees got me off..
Still loving the planting, the scape looks wonderful. I'd like to go wandering in there bare feet and enjoy the smells of the forest 😍
Great job fellas, hopefully there will not be too much die back. Waiting for updates in coming years.
Cheers!
Hello Aija, we'll be doing a follow up video when the planting goes in the ground for the winter, we'll keep you updated!
So Interesting, after few days it'll become a smart piece of bonsai forest.
The forest looks good, I really like the color of the birches.
Greeting from Fresno, California Awesome one of my favorite Tree
I'm sure we'll see more of this forest this spring! Exciting!
Wow! Please keep us updated! Thank you for sharing!
We will, updates will follow!
I'd prefer to see how you pruned those trees. The back ground was very distracting. IMHO. Beautiful result though :)
Here?
Nigel: Lower.
I make terrariums and vivariums as well as my new bonsai babies collection,....I’m sooooo envious of your Canadian moss varieties and abundance!
Because of the background behind the trees go straight to 28:52 to see the finished product. Nigel you must get this forest back next year to see it progress or go to Jonathans garden to see his trees👍 BTW how is your Yew doing?
Awesome job he’s one lucky man
Can't see your progress due to background trees. How about a sheet behind the subject tree?
I wanted to say that :P
Didn’t you watch the whole video?
@@suzannemcgurk859 still not possible to see what they are doing even though they show what the result is at the end, the proses is hidden by the background until its almost finished.
@@suzannemcgurk859 No because I refuse to watch a video where the OP doesn't care about what his viewers see. This isn't the 1st time this has happened.
@@mrhockett1 Nigel does cares. You cant expect anyone to please you 100% of the time. In the other videos you can see his normal work bench is taken up by projects and winter sheltering trees. Sometimes life gets in the way of the ideal situations.
Nice job, thanks for another good video!
Thank you Scott!
Nice video on bonsai forest 👍🏻 i will also try to make some bonsai forest
Looks nice!
The horticultural qualities of different types of sand have always been mysterious to me. I guess I need to do more research. I found a nursery that sells ‘horticultural ‘ sand and bought a bag for use in potting medium, though I don’t understand what makes it preferable. I know that in construction different grades of sand are used for various applications. Some day I’ll figure it out. It’s also seems odd that when you apply sand to the top of your perlite / Turface Bonsai soil , it doesn’t gradually penetrate in and sink to the bottom. Usually when one mixes small and large particles of rocks / minerals, the smaller, finer pieces sink to the bottom.
Pool Filter sand is very coarse and that is what was used very well. good luck
Hey Nigel,
Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Hello my friend! How is the weather your way?
@@TheBonsaiZone good. Winter is coming in Bangladesh.
It looks wonderful ❣️👍
Thank you, I can't wait to see it in spring!
Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone
I can’t wait either !
We have loads of them trees near were I live ..given me things to think about now time to go tree hunting I think ...
I didn’t realize you could do this type of work this time of year
Looks great
By shooting in front of the large one in your yard it is hard to see the bonsai.
Thanks, there wasn't much to see, we were just pruning the trees to a certain height.
Looks very nice!
Should've airlayered that first tree and cut it back next year. Very good presentation, thanks for sharing.
Great idea Tom.
Air layering birch is a little risky. Also sometimes the inconvenience of an air layer isn’t worth the aggro if the material to be pruned off lacks interest - it will slow down the progress of the tree in the composition. 👍
Hi Tom: Actually I plan to try a Birch air layer if I can find the right specimen next spring. I want to take on a crab apple, and a purple beech as well in my area. We will see what next spring brings my way. Thanks for your input.
"Music by Nigel Saunders"? 🧐 Nigel plays an orchestra? Wow!
Better to be a composer than a decomposer!! Thanks!
Looks great, keep them coming Nigel.
Love watching them. Keith
P.S , I live in Runcorn Cheshire UK
Thank you Keith, you're not far away from Scott Winnard, he's in Sheffield!
Hi Nigel. My impression while you were showing where to trim the trees is with the background of the large tree in the garden it was very hard to see the birch trees at all. I was wondering if you've ever tried aspen? I have but they haven't made it. Not sure why, maybe because they are created by runners from the mother tree. Idk?
Very helpful 2 part tutorial. The background was disturbing the view though.
Can we have a update on this forest, please?! thx
The design of the soil with the moss and the sand is really very successful. I am curious how this composition will develop next year.
this would be so much more awesome if the bonsai forest you guys are creating could actually be seen and not get lost in the background of all the other trees.
How true.
so cool! how will the leaf size be in the future? is there a way to get smaller foliage?
Yes, the Birch leaves will reduce to a nice small size as the ramification increases. It may take a while to develop both the root system and the branch structure, but eventually the leaves will reduce.
@@TheBonsaiZone Thats nice to know. Cant wait to see its progression overtime!
Is there an update on this set up? I'm thinking of doing something like this soon.
I think we need a update on this forest ;)
Bonito trabajo..saludos
Been waiting for this
Nigel !! the visibility is better when there is a black background or plain thank you !!!
Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan!
The silver birch is also the third most common tree species of Finland, only the scots pine and the European spruce are more common, both of which are conifers.
Fantastic, but I cant see the wood for the trees.
I am looking forward to seeing the forest in spring, it should look really good!
Give update about the forest 🤗
great videos! any updates? thanks!
I'll ask Jonathon to send an update, i haven't seen the forest in leaf yet!
Very nice sir
Looks great.
Now maybe someone can look at that head of hair you got going on there lol.
A little early - but - merry coarse moss.
and a healthy Yew year!
Nigel can't see the bonsai for the tree 😞
hello Nigel,
pls make a dark background while working on trees it helps to see your works better, i have found your previous videos with a black background covering.
Is there a way to donate to the bonsai zone?
silver or white birch is the same? we have white and silver birch in the area
good
Thank you!
How is the sand not covered in chlorine if it's used?
It is a year old and dissipates
@@jonathanaristone2468 Ah! Makes sense, thank you!
Please update us in a few years!
Nice video just planted a two year old bitch bonsai looking forward to future videos
I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be Birch! Awesome Camden!
What date did you preform this operation?
How disappointing You chose to display the forest in front of a Big dark tree Which obstructed the view or any information you are trying to convey to the viewer. You should have had a white sheet as a back drop so as to make it more visible to the viewer. I was trying to find part one and could not find it.
The link to part 1 is in the description, here is the link....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh9KN
I usually have a backdrop, but the table was in use and we had to work in the shade. Sorry for your disappointment!
@@TheBonsaiZone Thank you for the reply, I was also curious about the small shrubs that you made I can't seem to find the video where you made them can you send me the link please?! I appreciate it keep up the good work!
Second to part second.
Nice LOP!
The tree in the background makes it difficult to see at first the bonsai you're working on.
Thank you John, we'll fix that in future!
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Awesome channel, keep up the good work!
@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks, greetings from Italy 😉
Thin trees are bland with your backyard background. So much green behind. it difficult to watch, it will be better if you use a screen, so we can see the trees detail.
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Cant see a thing. Shame.
There was little to see, we were just reducing the heights of the trees. You can see the result at the end.
Background is disturbing don't you want to teach others
Yes, it was very hard to see, but the results are revealed at the end.