A couple of small ones.

More repotting today, this time smaller trees.

First this nice Larch.

This Cotoneaster in it's first Bonsai pot. by Barry Somerville.

Investigation search.

I have been investigating the deadwood on the Taxus I recently acquired.

Using a blunt knife I removed the dead bark from the main trunk.

Found the edge of the live vein on either side.

A lot of carving required, when it recovers from collecting.

Clean up time.

As I have plenty of time at the moment I decided to clean up some of my trees and have started with a Hawthorn.

It is not magic or complicated.

First clean off the surface.

Then give the hard compost a light rake{ with a chop stick} to loosen.

Top dress with new compost.

Clean the pot.

Hey, not a new tree, but looks much better.

Chin up.

During this unpleasant time I am staying at home and keeping busy with my Bonsai.

I hope to relieve some of the stress for others by posting photos of my trees.

Repot. Acer Palmatum.

I decided today to do a repot on my Acer Palmatum, which had only been in the pot for two years.

In need of some new compost.

Lifting up in the pot.

Lots of roots.

A light trim.

About an inch removed all round.

The base was also trimmed by the same amount..

Placing back in the pot. The sharp eyed will notice the wedges cut out, to allow more room for new roots.

Nebari looking good.

Final image.

Job done.

A bit of sunshine.

This afternoon I took some time out to have a sit in the garden, in beautiful sunshine, I may add.

My deciduous trees are turning green once more.

Open buds on a Hawthorn.

Social isolation.

Due to the situation as it is I have found a way to pass the time.

Stand in front of one of your Bonsai and watch the buds swell and burst into life.

Takes a while but very satisfying.

My Hemlock.