The bark that was originaly under the ground surface is maturing. It is becoming cracked and fissured.
I am thinking of further reduction of hight of the tree but...that's it for now. We will see how it works. If you are not sure, it is always better to work in stages than to hurry and be sorry later.
We will probably have Walter Pall and Jim Doyle for a private bonsai party meeting 18. - 19. september 2010. The schedual is yet to be confirmed. Two or three days full tree critique, discussions and styling sessions. This will be a private event and special very good friends will be invited.
Invitations will be sent on time. Dates will be confirmed on time.
We will have Mauro Stemberger for two days weekend 25. - 26. september 2010. for private party workshop. Only special very good friends will be invited at this event. The intention is to have two whole days bonsai styling party with our famous friend from Italy.
S N O W...and lot of it! We have some 60cm...maybe more, up to 70cm in our garden. Winter is really far from over... The good news are...next week will be less cold, so it will probably melt. Concerning collecting trees...we are pausing now. This weather is really not so pleasent to work in the garden.
Look at that big mugo "Metuselah"!!! Almost fully covered with snow.