Projects from TJ’s Backyard
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Colorado
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Small hosta in flower
Colorado
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Got me a garden cart to help with moving large trees! I think this will pay for itself in saved medical bills by helping me avoid another herniated disc 
lehigh4me
Yamadori
I bought a Gorilla Cart last year and love it. I use it all time. Enjoy!
SubJeezy
Yamadori
Its been interesting reading this thread. Getting an idea of your initial design thought process is helpfull. I'm glad to know you also struggled with finding a vision the Apex, haha.
I like the idea of allowing more branches to grow up top.
Shogun610
Masterpiece
Nice , I have 2.. does it have a hitch?? I’m transforming an old lawnmower to just a tree hauler mobileGot me a garden cart to help with moving large trees! I think this will pay for itself in saved medical bills by helping me avoid another herniated disc
Colorado
Masterpiece
Its been interesting reading this thread. Getting an idea of your initial design thought process is helpfull. I'm glad to know you also struggled with finding a vision the Apex, haha.
Another thought I had was that I’d grow a pretty big leader on it, pick an upward growing branch to be the new leader, and then Jin off the big leader eventually.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Colorado
Masterpiece
Little Chinese elm that I am playing around with trying to make a literati
SubJeezy
Yamadori
I've got a soft spot for the dead wood apex look on an upright. It's my plan to do one on a blue spruce. I've thought about it for the Fir quite a bit. I'm just worried the grey bark wouldn't allow for much contrast with the dead wood. I've got a few years to think about it, fortunatelyAnother thought I had was that I’d grow a pretty big leader on it, pick an upward growing branch to be the new leader, and then Jin off the big leader eventually.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
jradics
Mame
You nailed the snow load look. Just like when i used to ski
Colorado
Masterpiece
Well, this has been a fun thread about my little inner-city garden. However, it’s time for a new chapter
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Moving to a better location?Well, this has been a fun thread about my little inner-city garden. However, it’s time for a new chapter
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Good luck!
Colorado
Masterpiece
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Gotta show us what's up as soon as you get settled.
luvinthemountains
Chumono
Thank you! Yes I am very excited about the new garden space
Ah! You had me concerned for a minute there - thought you had sold off your collection. I am looking forward to seeing what you do in the new location, and wish you best of luck with the move.
Colorado
Masterpiece
As Thanksgiving passes by, I am reminded just how grateful I am for this wonderful practice. Bonsai really helps me stay grounded in life, and it has taught me so much. I am just so thankful for the opportunity and ability to practice this wonderful art form. And I am so thankful for each and every one of the trees and plants in my humble little garden
Happy Thanksgiving…a day late
Happy Thanksgiving…a day late
Colorado
Masterpiece
It has been a nice, warm fall so far for the most part here on the Rocky Mountain front range. My trees stayed up on the benches until November 21 this year.
Tuesday was beautiful, sunny, and about 65 degrees so I decided to take the chance to tuck my trees away while it was still nice out…instead of trying to do it AFTER it starts snowing. Learned that lesson last year! Ha.
I have some trees that stay out all winter, and a handful that I shuffle in and out of the garage all winter. It could be viewed as a pain in the ass, but I actually appreciate the opportunity to interact with the trees throughout the winter months.
However, I am at risk of physical injury (
) every time I try to move this big trident, so I rigged it up to my garden cart with a ratchet strap! Easy and secure moving now so I can shuffle it in and out of the garage all winter as needed 
The box is way too big. This is a Telperion tree that I got about a year ago in a huge, deep plastic container. I’m working on reducing the roots, and it was not in good health when I got it so I didn’t want to go too hard on the roots the first year. It grew pretty well this year once I got it healthy. I am debating whether I should repot it into a more manageable container this spring, or give it one more year in the box. Obviously the tree is very raw and has lots of wound healing and branch building needed, so it would probably be best to leave it in this nice big box for another year….
Tuesday was beautiful, sunny, and about 65 degrees so I decided to take the chance to tuck my trees away while it was still nice out…instead of trying to do it AFTER it starts snowing
. Learned that lesson last year! Ha. I have some trees that stay out all winter, and a handful that I shuffle in and out of the garage all winter. It could be viewed as a pain in the ass, but I actually appreciate the opportunity to interact with the trees throughout the winter months.
However, I am at risk of physical injury (
) every time I try to move this big trident, so I rigged it up to my garden cart with a ratchet strap! Easy and secure moving now so I can shuffle it in and out of the garage all winter as needed The box is way too big. This is a Telperion tree that I got about a year ago in a huge, deep plastic container. I’m working on reducing the roots, and it was not in good health when I got it so I didn’t want to go too hard on the roots the first year. It grew pretty well this year once I got it healthy. I am debating whether I should repot it into a more manageable container this spring, or give it one more year in the box. Obviously the tree is very raw and has lots of wound healing and branch building needed, so it would probably be best to leave it in this nice big box for another year….
Shogun610
Masterpiece
Maarroneee that’s a beautiful tridentIt has been a nice, warm fall so far for the most part here on the Rocky Mountain front range. My trees stayed up on the benches until November 21 this year.
Tuesday was beautiful, sunny, and about 65 degrees so I decided to take the chance to tuck my trees away while it was still nice out…instead of trying to do it AFTER it starts snowing
I have some trees that stay out all winter, and a handful that I shuffle in and out of the garage all winter. It could be viewed as a pain in the ass, but I actually appreciate the opportunity to interact with the trees throughout the winter months.
However, I am at risk of physical injury (
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The box is way too big. This is a Telperion tree that I got about a year ago in a huge, deep plastic container. I’m working on reducing the roots, and it was not in good health when I got it so I didn’t want to go too hard on the roots the first year. It grew pretty well this year once I got it healthy. I am debating whether I should repot it into a more manageable container this spring, or give it one more year in the box. Obviously the tree is very raw and has lots of wound healing and branch building needed, so it would probably be best to leave it in this nice big box for another year….
Colorado
Masterpiece
Thanks, it is one of my favorite trees in my collection for sure!
It was purchased from Telperion Farm a number of years ago, I think around 2018 or 2019. The buyer didn’t really do anything with it except water it and let it grow for the next few years. It also suffered a lot of dieback in those years. He ultimately decided that he just didn’t have time for bonsai so he gave me the tree
I haven’t really done much with it yet except cut off big dead pieces. I’ve directed some growth a little bit too, but not much. Looking forward to taking a big step forward with it next year!
misfit11
Omono
I love that trunk, TJ. He gave it to you?! That is an awesome score. This will be a fantastic tree. Congratulations
