Winter solstice

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Winter solstice with its longest night of the year has passed and from now on the nights will be shorter and shorter.   It is way too early to get out to sniff out the first gusts of spring, but we know it is on the way.    Just be patient, have some winter sports if you care and for sure enjoy the planning of next development of your trees.    Have a great time.

    Thank you all who visit this site now and then.    A special THANKS to Luďek, Mark, Maros, Peter, Rasťo and Salvador for their effort letting  me know they have cared.  



Prunus mahaleb_Fat belly

2015 

Prunus mahaleb Yamadori Dead wood Uro

2016 Spring

 2017 Winter A bit blurry pic


 2018 Winter

Pruned in November.   Second round of carving focused on the jin on the back side.  


Pre bonsai Prunus mahaleb Yamadori Dead wood Uro




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