Re: Dragon Workshop

Jeremy Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:24 am

Smithy wrote:
Jeremy wrote:
Smithy wrote:Hi Jeremy ,
The beech group i got from the auction needs to go in a pot and as I can't afford one I'm going to get a slate . This would be a good project to bring down as i also want to move a few of the trees.
Would somebody have a grinder there to shape the slate?
Definitely could be arranged. Let us jnow when you are coming and I'll bring my grinder.
I put the beech group together a year ago, I wouldn't rush repotting it. I had planned to allow the trunks roots to fuse a little. Unless you plan to re-position the trunks, then forget all I said.
Thats nice to know you put the group together. I love it.
I do want to move a couple of the outside ones . I have reduced the height of the group as i thought some of the branches were too thick at the top and wanted to get the whole thing a bit more compact. I hope i haven't ruined your work.
I'm going to get a slate this weekend hopefully. I have a wedding to go to next week and then hopefully i will have some space to come down, if my boy allows me Not trees again Dad is the call i hear often.

Hi Smithy,
Sounds like you have a clear idea where you want to take the group. Very Happy

If you are planning to visit on the 21st Feb. Dragon will not be home, We are showing at Swindon winter show that day. Sorry. pale

Jeremy Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:41 am

Hi Smithy,
Checkout our events diary for possible future dates.
Dragon's diary 2010

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:02 pm

Gerwyn added the milliput onto the juniper trunk.

Once set he plans to carve a little to blend it in.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:07 pm

Gerwyn wanted advise on his san hose.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:08 pm

He decided to wire and move the upper trunk into a deep 'S'.
He heavy wired and cranked it into shape.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:13 pm

After further discussion, Gerwyn was convinced to remove the 'S' and develop a much smaller, larger tree.

Good decision I feel.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:16 pm

Bob continued working / refining his thermalite block carving.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:18 pm

Bob showing a raw block before carving.

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:21 pm

Chris prepared his larch group for the Swindon winter show.

Dan Butler custom made the slabs. There is a third slab, not shown in the picture, to complete the display

littleart-fx Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:42 pm

@ Bob that is one hell of a stone you carved there Shocked

, so i guess winter stop wasn't that bad was it?
must say nice very nice way nicer than fine job!

@ gerwyn good decision's are nice to be done among friends, good job aswel.
Boost it up this summer!

Was planing to drop by this afternoon, missed the plane,.... Mad

Rob Kempinski Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:50 pm

Jeremy wrote:After further discussion, Gerwyn was convinced to remove the 'S' and develop a much smaller, larger tree.

Good decision I feel.

Not a bad move. Have you ever considered grafting foliage down lower?

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:01 pm

littleart-fx wrote:Was planing to drop by this afternoon, missed the plane,....

That's no excuse. Evil or Very Mad

We'd love to see you here with us my friend. Back of Chris's van is always a possibility. Twisted Evil

Jeremy Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:13 pm

Rob Kempinski wrote:Not a bad move. Have you ever considered grafting foliage down lower?

Good suggestion Rob.
Dragon has not in the past created many grafted trees.
Last season, one or two members have attempted grafting with some good results.
Regretfully it is not a technique we are quick to consider.
Thank you for the suggestion. I will be looking for an opportunity to add grafting to our 'toolbox' of techniques. ThumbsUp

littleart-fx Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:37 pm

Since i have done a lot of reading this winter grafting is one of my goals this spring/summer i just can't wait,.....!
Would be a good thing on gerwyn's tree,....!

The back of the van hey'........ still tyered?

Thanks for posting pic's again.

Love to see an image of chris's whole slab monster display, that's for sure.
Have fun guy's!

Repotted some of my trees already, and now the have to stay in NONONOOOOO! snow AGAIN bounce

grtz m

sitarbonsai Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:00 am

Jeremy wrote:John worked on his scots pine.
He wanted to see if we agreed about removing the left hand branch.
Before.

Chris gives his thoughts.

John agreed and covered the branch. We all had another look.

beautiful Scot's pine!
good work,

Justin

John was sure and started to cut.

The end result...

part of the branch removed.

beautiful Scots Pine!
good work,

Justin

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