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If you think your muck is the best, this contest is for you.  We do have a few rules and requirements, but they are nothing crazy.  What do you have to lose?  The winner will receive a $250 Superflybonsai.com store credit.  Each recipe submitted will be rewarded with a $20 Superfly Store Credit*. 1.  Muck must be submitted by April 30, 2020 to: Superfly Bonsai1670 South Cameron StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 Each entry must include the following:2 pounds of muck, detailed recipe, name, phone, email.2.  A minimum of 2 pounds of muck must be sent.  About 2 standard size (@ 5"...

Cedar Apple Rust is caused by Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, a plant pathogen/fungus that primarily effects apple and juniper related species.  This is a pretty interesting fungal disease that I have have been battling since getting into bonsai.  Early in my bonsai experience my love for junipers is what first exposed me to cedar apple rust.  I commonly purchased San Jose, Hollywood and other garden variety junipers from random local nurseries.  Many of these I found were very susceptible to cedar apple rust. Cedar apple rust has a pretty interesting 2 year life cycle.  One year apples and crab apples carry it.  The apple trees then release spores...

Satsuki Azaleas are perhaps one of the most beautiful bonsai species available today.  Satsuki's are well known for their beautiful flowers that bloom over a long period of time.  The trees are also well known for their exposed root style.  In this video Bob goes over Satsuki Azalea re-potting, pruning, wiring and general bonsai care.

Putting wire on Bonsai properly is one of the hardest things to learn.  Check out this video from Mauro that has some excellent tips on getting it right.  This guy basically taught me how to wire in 1 day.  That day I acquired the nickname, The Snail.  I am sure you can guess why. While this is not the best video for basic wire design, once you know the general idea, some of Mauro's tips will make wiring much easier.  Mauro is the wiring master and is a magician at taking a tree and making it awesome the first time...