Bonsai Design Inspired by Snow-Laden Spruce

Shaping a bonsai tree inspired by the spruce forests of the Taiga biome.
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[@Dylan-ok6ft]

Some serious Attenborough narration vibes! 😊 I could listen to this all day!

[@grobonsai]

Haha thanks Dylan appreciate all your feedback

[@rafi_N]

It was a joy to hear your narration here mate!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Rafi!

[@grobonsai]

If you liked this vid, please comment ideas for other landscapes to emulate!
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[@Dononcall]

This might be the best video you have created so far. The tight shots and detailed explanation of your wiring techniques with graphic overlays was very well executed. Great job; Thanks.

[@grobonsai]

Wow, thanks! Really glad you liked it!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

I always find myself watching your skilful edit - superb job Darren.

[@grobonsai]

Thanks 👍

[@user-ru8lt6zw5g]

That's exactly the sort of video I would have loved as a beginner. Actual explanation. Well done! More please!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks 😊

[@greenhawk1592]

🌲🌲🌲 A great video , great content, great style video .. looks like a very well executed short film 🎩 more please 🌲🌲🌲

[@grobonsai]

Thank you for watching and writing a comment!

[@snejinka_in]

It would be lovely to get a bench tour of your trees !

[@grobonsai]

Everywhere is such a messssss haha thanks it would be good to do it in autumn though! I’ll see what I can do!

[@snejinka_in]

@@grobonsai The mess makes it more interesting !

[@sbragaglia]

Well done, Darren!!! 👍
At some point, your eloquence got so high that I had the feeling I was listening to Kevin McCloud presenting Grand Design!
The tree is wonderful… tried the same with my 2 large spruces, but my mileage varied! 😅

[@grobonsai]

Haha thanks mate, trying different styles to see if I can crack long videos but struggling. Hope you’re keeping well

[@sbragaglia]

@@grobonsai all good, mate! Just strangled by work… experimenting is the key to growth! Please keep up the great work! 👏

[@WazakuraJapan]

Fantastic video! Truly inspiring!

[@grobonsai]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BogdanNYou]

just beautiful! thank you for the explanations and slow and clear process!

[@grobonsai]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@qwbo]

Always a good day when you upload!

[@grobonsai]

You're the best!

[@qwbo]

no you are :)@@grobonsai

[@qwbo]

@@grobonsai its boafe btw :D

[@grobonsai]

Ahhhhh hello 👋

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Nice styling and love the theme idea for this one :)

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Xav ❤

[@jimpanse5375]

Wow. Love your work. Beautiful

[@grobonsai]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnlindell5024]

Great video!!🌳🌳

[@grobonsai]

Thank you John

[@almac2598]

Thanks Darren - hope you do a follow up on the tree.

[@grobonsai]

Will do Al, probably summer 2024 though

[@raymondbirds2392]

Lovely job

[@grobonsai]

Thanks for watching and writing a comment, glad you like it!

[@royallyscrewed7]

Amazing video!!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks so much!

[@jarheadbonsai]

Great work on this one Broski 😎🌳✂️

[@grobonsai]

Thanks bro ❤

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Wonderful video with great information.

[@grobonsai]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, glad you found it useful

[@japanesemaplesbonsai7133]

Great video……very educational, thank you 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@grobonsai]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MadBruvWD]

Mad skills bruv

[@grobonsai]

Thanks bro

[@stevenbonsai]

Thanks!

[@grobonsai]

Omg thanks so much!!!

[@lidiagracielamontaldo4846]

Wow beautifull. Thanks👍🌎🌲

[@grobonsai]

Thank you!

[@marktorke]

Aprendí mas en un vídeo contigo que con David cortizas

[@ladybucella]

So cool viedo :) very interesting and educational

[@grobonsai]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great vid just subscribed fella 👍👍

[@grobonsai]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mikesbonsaiandmore]

Very nice video

[@grobonsai]

Thanks for watching

[@denisbenito3699]

Awesome video! And just in time as I'm about to work on a similar spruce. Is it risky to prune too hard at once for this species? I have to chop the trunk as you did in the video and select the branches too, so I'm worried about weakening it too much. Thanks in advance!

[@grobonsai]

Yes it’s important to leave plenty of healthy foliage so the tree continues to thrive. It’s why mine looks messy at the end - kept more foliage/branches for health

[@klaus5235]

What is the specific species of this tree? Obviously a spruce, is it Alberta or Norway, etc.?

[@grobonsai]

Hi it is Picea glauca albertiana conica

[@stephendalleywater8791]

Interested to know how much work time this video captures?

[@grobonsai]

It was a single styling, although due to family and health it was spread over 3 days. Filming makes everything take 10x longer

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌

[@grobonsai]

🙏👍

[@Rojin_Bonsai]

Is this the spruce you mentioned Darren? Look forward to watching 😁

[@grobonsai]

It’s nowhere near as nice as yours mate

[@Rojin_Bonsai]

@@grobonsai now I find that hard to believe but I do appreciate the kind words 😁

[@TOMSAI]

Hello everyone 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Rojin_Bonsai]

@@TOMSAI hello Tom.
I believe this wasn't the live chat.

[@Rojin_Bonsai]

@@grobonsai nope I'm calling it.. yours is definitely better 😅

[@mikeswain9085]

Very different to your usual style Darren, and sorry, but it all sounds so contrived and 'clinical' for me. Much prefer your earlier videos that are really natural.

[@grobonsai]

I appreciate the honest feedback and I definitely see what you mean. I’m experimenting with video style as I’m desperate, basically