Damp morning.

The weather has warmed up a little today but that made for a quite damp start with a bit of mist.

At least it makes the trees look nice and fresh.

Bonsai Thursday 2.

While I was cleaning up this morning, I had a good look at the trees on the benches and was shocked to see my Larch are starting to wake up.

The telltale signs are the golden glow on the ends of the buds.

So Spring cannot be to far away now.

As far as repotting goes, listen to the trees and they will tell you when to do it.

Bonsai Thursday.

Dave phoned this morning to say he has been hit by a coughing bug that is doing the rounds and did not feel well enough to come over today. So I made the most of the time I had to get the studio ready for the workshop with Robert on Saturday.

Just the snack's, tea and coffee to sort out.

Overflow space also sorted.

Roll on Saturday.

Natter night 13th February 2017.

Although there was a cold wind blowing outside tonight it was quite cosy in the studio with Eight of us in there.

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Ken brought his Juniper Raft Group back for yet another clip out.

This tree was only clipped about six months ago and has already out grown it's self.

It still needs some wiring and more trimming.

John G brought his Hornbeam to do some work on the deadwood.

John has also been doing a course on pottery and brought these two pots he has made.

The dog emblem is a Red Setter which he has adopted as his own.

Yet another good night with good company.

Sorry English Setters.

Workshop with Robert.

Brian T asked us to help pick a couple of his trees to do on a workshop with Robert Porch this coming Saturday here at Ronin.

This first one a quite big Chinese Juniper, will need a lot of wire to be added but we have some ideas of what could be done.

Next is another Juniper, this also needs a lot of work.

Someone is going to be very busy.

Bonsai Thursday with Dave.

When Dave came today most of our chat was about our trip to the Noelanders show and talking about the pots I bought while there.

Dave like me really liked this pot, which I now know is by Tani Ranzan, thanks to Mai bonsai and the group Bonsai Pot Identification.

Nice clear chop and signature.

A great addition for my collection.

Pheasant plucker.

Another purchase from the weekend.

A nice pair of Silver Pheasant.