My year around bonsai work in the Inland Empire, CA

[bonhe]

Bonhe, what kind of cup is it? I would like to do a few layers but find the plastic bag is too troublesome. Thanks

It's called Rooter pot. I bought it in this store http://www.groworganic.com/search#q=rooter cup&p=1. It used to be$2.5 each, but now the cost is increased.
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[bonhe]

This crepe myrtle is waiting to be pruned and probably wired.


I just found very interesting branch (A to B). I don't remember I wired it that way! It gives me an idea to design the branch later on!


Few flowers are still trying to cling to life!!

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[bonhe]

I pruned his Brazilian raintree again yesterday.
Before


After

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[bonhe]

The weather channel predicts that we will have 2 possible rainy days: today and tomorrow, in Southern California. It has been a cool overcast day. The humidity went up to 65%. I sprayed diluted neem oil solution on all of the bonsai and prebonsai this morning.
Without direct sunlight, my garden looks much more tranquil!
Here is one of the corners.


Pomegranates started changing their clothes!


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[bonhe]

In other corner. A lot of pomegranate fruits next to waterfall!


Another pomegranare next to the pond.


This pomegranate is right outside the back door


with liquidamber next to it

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[bonhe]

The jujube tree is very important for me. The reason is that when its leaves turn yellow, it means fall is here. I can start transplanting the tree from now on (in my area).


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[JudyB]

That is one big raintree! You do like the big ones don't you. I'd like to see a picture of the trunk.

That waterfall pond area with the fruits in front is just stunning. Is that a small bridge in the back of it? Such a restful looking area.

 

[bonhe]

JudyB, post: 398322, member: 12738"]That is one big raintree! You do like the big ones don't you. I'd like to see a picture of the trunk.
Yes, I prefer the big one, but when my age is adding on, I tend to turn to the smaller one!
Because it is staying on the ground at this time, it is difficulty to take a picture of the trunk line. I am planning to transplant it to the pot very soon, and will take a picture then.

That waterfall pond area with the fruits in front is just stunning. Is that a small bridge in the back of it? Such a restful looking area.
Thanks Judy.
You have the sharp eyes. Yes, it is the small bridge.
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[bonhe]

While working on the tamarix this morning, I decided to do a experiment.
As you might all know, the tamarix is very easy to propagate via cutting. I took 2 cuttings. Both of them will be placed into the water jar. One was placed in normal direction; one was placed upside down!


Cutting end


Both of them is in the water jar


Let see what happen next.
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[bonhe]

Because I am living in the hot dry area, my garden does not have much fall color liked other areas. However, this Japanese persimmon tree is a focal point in fall! It has a lot of fruit this year!
The health benefit of persimmon fruit is due to its antioxidant, antitumor characteristics and moderately high in calories.

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[JudyB]

Yes, it is the small bridge.

Charming.

 

[namnhi]

Bonhe, am jealous with what you can grow in CA. Surprised to see all your trees are on the ground and not benches.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

Because I am living in the hot dry area, my garden does not have much fall color liked other areas. However, this Japanese persimmon tree is a focal point in fall! It has a lot of fruit this year!
The health benefit of persimmon fruit is due to its antioxidant, antitumor characteristics and moderately high in calories.
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Bonhe

Eating too much can cause constipation I've actually heard of a woman who needed surgery from eating too much persimmon; there's something in it that can really mess up the GI in some people.

 

[bonhe]

Bonhe, am jealous with what you can grow in CA. Surprised to see all your trees are on the ground and not benches.

Namnhi, just satisfy with whatever you can grow, then you will be happy!
Yes, all of my bonsai should be off the ground! I planned to have the benches and stands built this summer, but thing changed! I will continue waiting for it happens!
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[bonhe]

Eating too much can cause constipation I've actually heard of a woman who needed surgery from eating too much persimmon; there's something in it that can really mess up the GI in some people.

You are absolutely correct. I did not dare to eat more than one piece of it due to this problem. It causes constipation because of lot of tannin (it likes guava).
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[bonhe]

It is a beautiful Saturday here, but not for me because I have to work!! However, I am able to put this shimpaku on to prepare for the pruning. It will take me more than 7 days to finish working on it!


Its apex.


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[0soyoung]

It will take me more than 7 days to finish working on it!

And some people say this isn't fun.

 

[bonhe]

The apex was partially finished.

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[bonhe]

Under morning sunlight.

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[bonhe]

This JBP is having flowers every Spring! At this time, flower buds are already for Spring! I don't like pine flower!

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