tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post711965368185683843..comments2023-03-03T08:21:16.983+00:00Comments on MiKo Bonsai: Busy, BusyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15058808302814500583noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-75227227943534985682012-01-15T22:03:58.617+00:002012-01-15T22:03:58.617+00:00Hi Dexter
Sorry for the late reply.
I use a load o...Hi Dexter<br />Sorry for the late reply.<br />I use a load of different mixes for my trees. <br />Some (mainly Maples and other deciduous trees that need repotting frequently) are in pure akadama.<br />For other deciduous I also use a 50/50 mix of kyodama and akadama.<br />Some Flowering trees and European Hornbeam like a more water re-tentative mix, for those I use a mix of 2 parts peat, 2 parts potting grit and 1 part John Innes No.2 (I also use this for indoor bonsai and to bring on air layers and collected stock)<br />For Pines and Junipers I use a mix of 3 parts Kiriyu, 2 parts Kyodama and 1 part Composted Bark. <br /> <br />As a business, I am in the enviable position to obtain Kiriyu Akadama and Kyodama from an Importer at wholesale prices (I sell those on my website)<br /><br />The Bark, Peat and John Innes are bought from a Local Garden Centre at trade prices.<br /><br />Hope that helpsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058808302814500583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-47680551032056366772012-01-07T21:09:12.668+00:002012-01-07T21:09:12.668+00:00Hi Mike,
Bit off topic.
Would just like to know ...Hi Mike,<br /><br />Bit off topic.<br /><br />Would just like to know if you use an organic element in your soil mixes (not pines).<br /><br />Im sure ive seen composted bark mentioned somewhere.<br /><br />If so, what do you use, where do you obtain it from and in what quantities do you (in general terms) use it in conjunction with other elements ?Dexter23https://www.blogger.com/profile/04348579472772870649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-26982286412867872222011-12-29T23:05:24.528+00:002011-12-29T23:05:24.528+00:00Thanks for your kind comments Mike.
I have made co...Thanks for your kind comments Mike.<br />I have made contact with a few small nurseries in the area and two look promising. I have arranged to meet the owners in the new year to start things into motion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058808302814500583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-15770192359443113342011-12-29T18:42:46.905+00:002011-12-29T18:42:46.905+00:00Of course clearly, that should have said ' a w...Of course clearly, that should have said ' a way will be worked out.'<br /><br />I hit submit too quickly.<br /><br />MJBonsai-Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689848244111951272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-34651954343894815692011-12-29T18:41:13.644+00:002011-12-29T18:41:13.644+00:00Mike
I'm really sorry to hear this news. I am...Mike<br /><br />I'm really sorry to hear this news. I am aware of just how hard you have worked at setting up. All I can say in support is be positive and a will be worked out.<br /><br />Sincerely the BEST to you for 2012 and beyond.<br /><br />MJ<br />PS: You should change your 'about me' image; you've lost weight since that one :)Bonsai-Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689848244111951272noreply@blogger.com