Four months of fantastic Bonsai Progress in the Retreat. A comprehensive look at how good and bad my pruning and styling decisions have been. This is the video for you, if you want to know if ‘hard pruning’ pays off…
A big thank you to Nigel@TheBonsaiZone , Peter@HeronsBonsaiUK and Sam@SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke for the confidence to follow their advice on my Ficus, Azalea and Olives.
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God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing
Xavier
— TIMESTAMPS —
00:00 What Bonsai Updates will you get?
01:51 A little Bonsai Impression@notanotherbonsaichannel
03:29 My ‘Old Man’ Japanese Larch.
04:54 Did my Korean Hornbeam survive the repot?
05:36 Some incredible progress for my Fuji Cherry Starter.
07:46 A look at Redwood and Larch Group Plantings.
08:28 Did the dwarf Azaleas survive hard pruning and repots?
12:30 How is my Yamadori Oak doing this year?
13:29 How quickly has my Quince Bonsai responded?
14:28 Three weeks later – Trident Maple Bonsai.
15:56 A Mame Semi-Cascade Oak.
16:29 Unexpected results on my Tigerbark Ficus.
21:49 Have the Juniper Bonsai survived Red Cedar Rust?
22:35 Progress on my Chinese Elm Tanuki.
26:25 An update on the Chinese Elm Bonsai.
28:14 Was Hard pruning the Olives a mistake?
32:07 A look at the Japanese Maple Bonsai.
33:26 My Evergreen Elaeagnus Bonsai.
34:52 The Jades struggle with over watering.
37:10 What am I doing in July?
Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com
*Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested.
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28 Comments
Crikey! You did this fast. I only saw you a few hours ago.
Brilliant update Xavier. I really enjoyed this video and update.
Congratulation on 2000 subs. 💫
And thanks for the shout out 😊
Wow I almost thought that WAS gav then!! 😂
Huge congrats on the 2000 subs xav!!
I really like the first dwarf azalea you showcased ! So nice looking. Lovely video as always.
This is a lot of nice stuff!
Grts
K
Wow trees are all looking great Xavier
Great video.
Love the Gavin impersonation 😂
👍👍
I'm one of the ones that have joined you from Tony's channel. I had watched a few of your videos before, but was subscribed until now.
Big congratulations on 2000 subs and hahahaha love the impersonation and thanks so much for the shout out. I always like to have fun with it and have in a way developed a certain style. But you've nailed it Xav! Excellent 👍
A very nice video and looks like you have a lot of your mic issues sorted. I'm experimenting with a mic myself, which isn't going well. What kind of mic do you use Xav and how does it connect? USB?
Cheers
Gav
Congratulations on hitting the 2k mark dude, well deserved and hopefully should give you more confidence on second guessing your tech or banter, the Gavin impression was brilliant lol. I may have to bring my larch up for some Xav love soon :]
Lol, i do love NABC intros, trees are looking great, i have a fuji cherry that needs a big chop next spring, im feeding it well so hopefully it pushes out well.
Great video ! I too have come from tonys channel.soo sad to lose his channel but glad i picked up another. Chris from nyc
Fantastic video sir! You are surrounded by beauty of your making 🙂
Also when that clipping hit the camera i don't know why I just shouted out "Nice Shot"
Haven’t seen vid yet but congrats on 2K ! YAY! 🥂
It was a pleasure to watch 😘
2K awesome, nice to see all the bonsai techniques at work!!
i would say there are only good pruning decisions in this video, just my opinion. always happy to see the silverberry and hear your endorsement. it just doesn't make sense why they aren't on all bonsai benches.
that jwp looks great, i love its current form
Congratz on 2K subs Xav… well deserved 👍 Loved the little impression of our Gav too I bet he had a good chuckle lol. Your trees are looking awesome!
nice stuff and nice delivery
Very much enjoying your videos. Congratulations on 2000 subscribers.
Wow you have lots of trees ..
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fantastic updates, gotta love it when a plan comes together.
👍👌🙂
Really great update. Brilliant comic interpretation of Gavin’s opening (who I really like!) Cheers Xav.
Been busy wrangling Purple Sycamores but finally viewed your very interesting vid. I’m all for radical pruning n not always at recommended times but experience led. Excellent impression Xav, I’ve been wondering what you had up your sleeve ever since you said you hoped Gav had a sense of humour!! God bless all you do 🙏✝️. ✌️✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️✌️
I always enjoy a good update video. Grats on 2k subs!
looks like you have some amazing Chinese elms i can never find one i like that i can afford 😂
I love the Old Man larch. We can't grow a good larch bonsai where I live.
Bonsai expert police usually only fine you, or write mean comments 😂