John Thompson 8/1/21 John Thompson 8/1/21

Tree Tips

This month I will be doing a styling demo of a collected Coast Live Oak that I acquired from Steve Awaki At the Sei Boku Bonsai Kai sale earlier this year.

John Thompson 6/27/21 John Thompson 6/27/21

Tree Tips

We’re opening up at last! July 1st is our first in person meeting at Good Samaritan Church.

Use every opportunity to improve the trees. Every time you touch or water your trees ask yourself what you can do to make them better.

John Thompson 5/1/21 John Thompson 5/1/21

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 4/1/21 John Thompson 4/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

Spring doesn’t wait on vaccines. It's pushing everywhere.

John Thompson 3/1/21 John Thompson 3/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

This is not two years ago. The best we have to hope for is a couple of mist storms. Some winter watering, transplanting, and styling tips.

John Thompson 2/1/21 John Thompson 2/1/21

JT’s Tree Tips

Dry as a bone then we get the atmospheric river. Hope they can fill the reservoirs and get us out of the ‘La Niña’ drought trajectory. More winter activities to consider for your trees if they need them.

John Thompson 12/29/20 John Thompson 12/29/20

JT’s Tree Tips

This JT’s Tree Tips is all about transplanting and repotting. What to do and what not to do this winter season.

John Thompson 12/9/20 John Thompson 12/9/20

JT’s Tree Tips

Winter has arrived. Here are some tips for overwintering trees.