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.

John Thompson 7/1/22 John Thompson 7/1/22

Tree Tips

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 6/1/22 John Thompson 6/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

We just had two days of almost 100-degree heat and then wild winds. Both can dehydrate and damage trees quickly, so pay attention to the forecasts because these conditions are becoming more normal.

John Thompson 4/1/22 John Thompson 4/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

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

John Thompson 3/1/22 John Thompson 3/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

What started out in December as a good rain year dried up fast these last two months. Warm days and no rain means you really have to watch your trees as the buds and shoots are pushing on many trees.

John Thompson 2/1/22 John Thompson 2/1/22

JT’s Tree Tips

Back to our Dry Cycle. Hope we get another atmospheric river this month. We could use it.

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

JT’S Tree Tips

Transplanting is the perfect bonsai activity for kicking off the year. Start it now and you will have healthier and happier trees with fewer problems throughout the year.

John Thompson 12/1/21 John Thompson 12/1/21

Tree Tips

We had decent storms in November to start off the rainy season. The nights are going to be cold.

John Thompson 11/1/21 John Thompson 11/1/21

Tree Tips

It felt nice getting our first big rain of the year. Now let’s hope we get it regularly and it’s not just a one-off.

John Thompson 9/28/21 John Thompson 9/28/21

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 9/1/21 John Thompson 9/1/21

Tree Tips

September is truly a transitional time in bonsai where we can work on conifers, deciduous, and broad-leaf evergreens to guide them from all-out growth and ramification, and to holding and directing the tree’s energy for the big push next spring.

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.