John Thompson 5/1/24 John Thompson 5/1/24

Tree Tips

The days are longer and warmer, and the sun angle has been sneaking up on us, so we need to get into watering mode now, in earnest, as the growing season is in full swing.

John Thompson 4/1/24 John Thompson 4/1/24

Tree Tips

Spring is pushing everywhere. I’ve pretty well finished transplanting and have been refreshing the top soil on many of my trees that didn’t need transplanting.

John Thompson 3/1/24 John Thompson 3/1/24

Tree Tips

Nice rain year for bonsai—though not so much for my golf game.

John Thompson 2/1/24 John Thompson 2/1/24

Tree Tips

This year we’ve had a steady stream of soaking rain, but very little sticking as snow pack in the mountain watersheds which may create a problem later in the year. Still I hope there is more on the way in February and March.

John Thompson 1/1/24 John Thompson 1/1/24

Tree Tips

This month’s first program will be on Transplanting. This is a vital activity that jump-starts the bonsai year.

John Thompson 12/1/23 John Thompson 12/1/23

Tree Tips

The nights are going to be cold in the mid 30’s and ideal to set good flower buds on fruiting trees. We had little rain in November so I hope we get some storms this month.

John Thompson 11/1/23 John Thompson 11/1/23

Tree Tips

It actually seems like fall is here. Cooler days and nights. Growth is slowing down.

John Thompson 10/1/23 John Thompson 10/1/23

Tree Tips

In late October, as the deciduous trees turn color, they signal that the tree is cutting off contact with the leaves.

John Thompson 9/1/23 John Thompson 9/1/23

Tree Tips

Take out your cell phone. Put in a new reminder for the same time and day each week: “Check Trees for Weeds and Needs.”

John Thompson 8/1/23 John Thompson 8/1/23

Tree Tips

When working on trees that you will want to show this year (September 30th) remember that it takes a number of weeks for cutting back to produce new shoots and a few more to have them harden off.

John Thompson 7/1/23 John Thompson 7/1/23

Tree Tips

Now is a good time to think about which trees you want to show for our September 30, 2023 show.

John Thompson 6/1/23 John Thompson 6/1/23

JT’s Tree Tips

Tree tips for us as the weather starts to get hot.

John Thompson 5/1/23 John Thompson 5/1/23

JT’s Tree Tips

The days are longer and warmer, and the sun angle has been sneaking up on us, so we need to get into watering mode now, in earnest, as the growing season is in full swing.

John Thompson 4/1/23 John Thompson 4/1/23

JT’s Tree Tips

Spring doesn’t wait on storms. Its pushing everywhere.

John Thompson 3/1/23 John Thompson 3/1/23

Tree Tips

Best rain year in recent memory. And snow at the higher elevations! Even with the cold weather most trees are popping and we only have a short window open to transplant certain trees.

John Thompson 2/1/23 John Thompson 2/1/23

Tree Tips

We should have plenty of water this year even if we don’t see much in the next couple of months. Still I hope there is more on the way in February and March.

John Thompson 1/1/23 John Thompson 1/1/23

Tree Tips

Each time we transplant gives us another opportunity to improve our tree’s nebari and accelerate the growth and development of our trees.

John Thompson 12/1/22 John Thompson 12/1/22

Tree Tips

We had decent storms in November to start the rainy season, here are some tips to prepare your trees for the winter.

John Thompson 11/1/22 John Thompson 11/1/22

Tree Tips

This month there will be a show you will not want to miss: The Pacific Bonsai Expo. Also, Fall Tree Tips and more.

John Thompson 8/1/22 John Thompson 8/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

Like last year, do remember to water up to two times a day if you see wilting on these hotter days. So far, this has been a brutal year again, heat wise.