A field journalTHE WORKING INDEX
Find a starting point for the tree, the season, and the task at hand.
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I?m often asked where a bonsai tree should be placed for the best light, and the answer is simple: put it as close as possible to bright natural…
Read the field note : Where should a bonsai tree be placed for the best light?I am often asked, Could you suggest some types of indoor bonsai trees for novices? My short answer is yes: start with species that tolerate ordinary home conditions,…
Read the field note : Could you suggest some types of indoor bonsai trees for novices?Disclosure: If you buy through links on this page, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I tell students this first: in Feng…
Read the field note : In Feng Shui, where is the most auspicious spot to place a bonsai tree?This article contains a few affiliate links for indoor bonsai tools and setup items I genuinely find useful. If you buy through them, I may earn a small…
Read the field note : What are the ideal conditions for positioning a bonsai tree indoors?I may earn a small commission if you buy through some links below, at no extra cost to you. I only mention tools or supplies when they genuinely…
Read the field note : What direction should a bonsai tree face for the best growth?Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I start training…
Read the field note : when should i start training my bonsai treeI learned in Osaka that the best time of year to take a cutting is usually late spring into early summer, when the plant is actively growing but…
Read the field note : What’s the best time of year to take a cutting?Are there specific temperature thresholds I need to be aware of to prevent cold damage to my bonsai? I tell students this early: yes, there are temperature thresholds…
Read the field note : Are there specific temperature thresholds I need to be aware of to prevent cold damage to my bonsai?This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. When people ask me, what measures…
Read the field note : What measures should I take to protect my bonsai during the colder months?Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I watch for…
Read the field note : What signs should I look for to indicate my bonsai is struggling with the winter conditions?
