ABC radio interview in 2018

Listen to some of my experiences in Japan on my last visit in this interview

New shipment of bonsai pots

A new shipment of bonsai pots are now available at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en . Both glazed and unglazed available.

100’s of pots available

We welcome Will Harris to Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en work study program.

Will has been excepted into our student study program at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en. He will be put through a vigorous learning curve over the next 2 years+ and will be working/ studying on a causal basis.

Will accepted his first challenge yesterday by receiving a cuprosma and will be applying his knowledge to this tree over the next 2 years at his own discretion and premises. It will be bought back to Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en for assessment every 4 months .

Welcome Will and we are glad to have you as a valued member of our team at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en.

If you are interested in joining our work study program, please feel free to contact me directly through any means. Strictly only 5 places available. All students will have a 3 month probation period. No cost involved, just hard work and determination.

Lunch provided for FREE.

Minimum requirements

- 1 full day a month at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en.

- determination to learn bonsai at the highest level

- willing to be taught the traditional Japanese way of bonsai

- own transport and accommodation

Grafting

At Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en, a crucial part of developing bonsai is grafting. Quite often there is no branch where you need it so we simply graft one on.

Two years on and this Japanese maple is starting to take shape but still needs some time to develop.

My first live feed was with this tree, here is the link

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=774222472765085&id=100005320178777

The tree at it’s present stage.

The tree soon after it’s initial styling and repotting two years ago

OPEN DAY AND FREE PUBLIC WORKSHOP

The team at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en are having an Open Day and free public workshop this Thursday the 24th from 8am until 4.30pm. You can bring your bonsai along to get help with styling and any advice for FREE.

So if you are sick of the show and no where to go, problems solved!

Redevelopment of old maples

At Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en, one of our less known services is the redevelopment of old maples. This can take from two to five years depending on the severity of what's needed. Airlayering new root systems, root grafting, branch grafting, branch repositioning and changing the foliage type are to name a few things.

This old dissectum has been completely grafted and is well on the way to becoming a nice bonsai.

Mame and Shohin

There will be a big increase in production of mame and shohin bonsai in the coming years at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en. Though harder to keep alive, these size bonsai are more suitable for people who live in confined space like units or apartments.

Red leaf Japanese maple Mame bonsai.

My fingers for comparison.

Propagation in full swing

Here at Heritage bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en, we are committed to developing a large range of future raw stock of bonsai appropriate material. All raw stock for sale is bonsai root ready. Propagation includes seeds, cuttings and airlayering along with the purchase of more advanced old stock trees for the advanced bonsai practitioner. Future efforts will also include an increase in yamadori collected trees, stay tuned.

Shimpaku

Shimpaku

Juniper Shimpaku itiagowa

Open Day Sunday 6th October

On Sunday the 6th October, I will be having a open day, no appointments required. I will be open from 8am until 4pm.

Any bonsai sold on this day will be reduced in price by a further 10%.

Eftpos available

Black pine seedlings

I have recently propagated some Japanese black pine seedlings from a Nishiki variety or corky bark.

It will be interesting to see if the seedlings develop into the same as the parent plant, or come out as standard black pine , or even something in between? I’ll keep you posted.