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About bonsai eejit

Bonsai enthusiast since 1993 living in Northern Ireland

Shohin Itiogawa Juniper

Posted on March 19, 2016 by bonsai eejit

I bought this tree at Bonsai Europa last October. It got is first reworking last week. It needed thinned out a little and the deadwood in the trunk shown off a little more. There was a second apex on the … Continue reading →

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Cotoneaster Repot

Posted on March 17, 2016 by bonsai eejit

This is a Cotoneaster that I collected from a garden in a school probably 6-7 years ago. This was it after about a year with loads of growth. and again after it’s first styling. Then a few years later… And … Continue reading →

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Clump Japanese Maple Repot

Posted on March 15, 2016 by bonsai eejit

I decided to change the pot on this Maple as I wasn’t keen on the lip on the pot. I picked up the new pot from Sperling Keramics at Bonsai Europa last year. I think the new pot is a … Continue reading →

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Trident Maple Reworking

Posted on March 13, 2016 by bonsai eejit

Another recent Project, the reworking of this Trident Maple.

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Hawthorn Revival

Posted on March 11, 2016 by bonsai eejit

This is a little Hawthorn that had been doing well a few years ago and then my Summer holiday waterer didn’t notice it on the bench for the 2 weeks I was away. On my return it was all but … Continue reading →

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Another Larch

Posted on March 9, 2016 by bonsai eejit

This is a Kifu sized Larch that was also reworked and repotted recently.

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Japanese Larch

Posted on March 7, 2016 by bonsai eejit

I’m having difficulty getting access to my computer at the moment hence the slow down in posting. I’ve asked Ian to post a few images of my Larch that we styled today to keep you updated. This is an unusual … Continue reading →

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My Bonsai – Raft Japanese Maple

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bonsai eejit

This is the latest tree to be added to my collection. Rather unusual but that’s why I like it. As per usual, click on the image to see more photos of this tree.