This Saturday, June 21st, I'm hosting an informal study group and bonsai workshop at my home in Shepherdsville.  If anyone is in the area and interested in attending please feel free to contact me.  We'll be working on Japanese Black Pine and Satsuki Azaleas.

Removing the candles on Japanese Black Pine is a great way to control growth.  Mid to late June is the perfect time of year to carry out this work.  Short internodes and smaller needles can be developed by utilizing the growth that emerges later in the year.   Bring your own tree to the workshop, or work on one of the many that I will have available.  Just interested in watching?  That's fine too.

In addition to the pine work we'll aslo be working on Satsuki Azaleas.  The flowers have come and gone, so now the real work can begin.  Thinning and trimming can now be done to help develop fine branches and ramification.  Make sure that the branches end in pairs.  Wiring can also be done at this time to give shape the branches.  Same deals goes for azaleas in this workshop.  Bring your own, work on what's available, or just watch.

See you Saturday!  Please contact me for directions.