The Bonsai Files
Your free access to general and how-to articles, The Bonsai Files. Detailed and filled with bonsai pictures, Zach shows you step-by-step how he designs bonsai and provides before, during, and after images.
The Bonsai Files
Big Water-Elm Progression
big water-elm progressionSneak PeekWe collected this big Water-elm in late-summer 2018. It's three years later, and time for the tree to go into its custom bonsai pot.Big Water-elm ProgressionThis very nice and very large Water-elm - trunk base 4" above the root...
It’s Happening – Sunshine, Warmth and Foliage
it's happening - sunshine, warmth and foliageSneak PeekIt's hard to describe how you feel when after bitter cold, snow and ice, you finally get sunshine warmth, and foliage on your bonsai!It's Happening - Sunshine, Warmth and FoliageIt's so great to finally be getting...
Big Bald Cypress Gets A Home
big bald cypress gets a homeSneak PeekI've been working on this big Bald cypress since 2015. I've been anxiously waiting for the day when it got a home suited to it. Today it happened.Big Bald Cypress Gets a HomeYou've seen this big Bald cypress on a number of...
Post-Snow Elm Work
post-snow elm workSneak PeekThis past week was the worst, weather-wise, since 2014. I did better at freeze protection.Post-Snow Elm WorkIt's been an interesting time since my last blog two weeks ago. Last Saturday and Sunday were spent putting all of my temperate...
Huckleberries Leafing Out, And Freeze Protection
huckleberries leafing out, and freeze protectionSneak PeekNot only are my Huckleberries opening flower buds, they're also starting to leaf out. Here comes the coldest night of the year so far!Huckleberries Leafing Out, and Freeze ProtectionRecently I wrote about the...
An American Beech With Potential
an american beech with potential Sneak PeekI seldom collect American beech, despite their natural beauty. They're just way sloooow to train. But sometimes you find one with potential. An American Beech with Potential I rarely collect American beech, Fagus...
Bald Cypress Collecting Trip #5 For 2021
bald cypress collecting trip #5 for 2021Sneak PeekTrees are starting to bud already south of us, so this is probably our last BC collecting trip for 2021.Bald Cypress Collecting Trip #5 for 2021The willows are coming out now, down south of us, and the swamp maples are...
Huckleberry Flowers – A January Tradition
huckleberry flowers - a january tradition Sneak PeekHuckleberries flower and fruit reliably in a bonsai pot. Because they flower so early, they help brighten up an otherwise drab time of year. Huckleberry Flowers - a January Tradition We're getting closer to the...
Bald Cypress Collecting Trip #4 For 2021
bald cypress collecting trip #4 for 2021Sneak PeekOur goal this week was to collect some additional smaller cypresses. We had some good luck.Bald Cypress Collecting Trip #4 for 2021We went after some additional smaller specimens today, and we had great success. This...