A typical Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia sp.) before the workshop
The workshop area
They began by completely defoliating the trees
Guy explaining how to design this mass of branches
Guy explaining the tree that he sees within this stock
Guy explaining how if one was to create a bonsai from seed that one would not create two trunks so close together. He then adds that because this was natural growth that created it, it is more than ok.
Guy and the participant admire the tree they created together
Immediately after styling
A very happy workshop participant
Guy applying some finishing touches
Before repotting
Guy explaining the proper planting angle for this tree
Crepe Myrle after the workshop Pot: Sara Rayner (United States)
Crepe Myrle after the workshop Pot: Sara Rayner (United States)
Crepe Myrle after the workshop Pot: Sara Rayner (United States)
Crepe Myrle after the workshop Pot: Sara Rayner (United States)
Paul Stokes (USA) is an amateur bonsai enthusiast from Madison, Wisconsin. A web designer, internet and computer programmer, landscaper, construction worker, Paul has long been fascinated by the miniaturization of trees in pots. He has been involved with bonsai since 2000, when his girlfriend bought him a mini-bonsai starter kit for his birthday; he became a member of Badger Bonsai Society a year later.
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