ground growing

Hi guy, I've collected some 1yo scots pine seedling in the fall of 2023, they're now budding well, no yellowing what so ever, strong and not janky needles. I am thinking about planting some in soil, and leaving some in pots, for shohin/mame sized. When can i repot/plant out them, I want to...

Hi All! I have a japanese black pine that I have planted in the ground in San Diego now nearing the end of fall. I'm hoping to keep it in the ground as niwaki. I was trying to create some curves, but the main trunk may be a little too thick. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to lop...

I have quite a few Japanese black pine growing in the ground in grow bags. I haven't heard anyone discuss the nuances of what to cut, when to cut, or how to cut to encourage the fastest base thickening and keep lower growth healthy. I have heard to not trim or cut back to encourage rapid...

Sidesummy's JBP & JRP Ground Growing Progression Photo Series: As of 2022 I'm 7 years into my bonsai from seed journey. I thought it would in nice to provide an ongoing photo series of my progress thus far. Reading the forums for several years I have always found it particularly helpful when...

Hey guys, I just bought several young JWP from an online Bonsai nursery with the goal of growing them in the fields and potentially ground-layering them at the graft (previous post discussing Brent Walstons' method: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/ground-layering-to-get-rid-of-grafts.48454/)...

So I'm looking into ground growing. Haven't delved (love that word) into it yet, due to being in a new build hous... There's restrictions on planting trees (don't think we're allowed large trees planted), poor new build soil and a partner who is a little apprehensive about any drastic garden...

Hey all, I've just recently found out my mother has inherited a small field down the country by my grandmother's house (2 hour drive away). We are both very keen on planting trees in the field to create a small native woodland, so that should be a fun project to keep us busy. Additionally, I've...

The long night is upon us. I retire to my keep to plan landscaping modifications to support my future ground growing plans... Luckily, Mr. Motion doesn't really care how the yard looks. Sadly, I do...I'm looking to be inspired/educated by seeing how folks with gardens of various sizes integrate...