tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post8904855477178103185..comments2024-03-17T17:04:27.946+00:00Comments on Saruyama Blog: What to do with the endless winter?Peter Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09714861781858473416noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-65728854684149754912013-04-29T03:33:53.165+01:002013-04-29T03:33:53.165+01:00Which of us with a laptop hasn't been like tha...Which of us with a laptop hasn't been like that at some time or another. Dreaming of pruning or wiring the next bonsai probably.Lewhttp://bonsaigardencenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-11619073536275098462013-04-29T03:30:18.097+01:002013-04-29T03:30:18.097+01:00Hi Peter, Another tree day yesterday, this week we...Hi Peter, Another tree day yesterday, this week we had Earthday, Arborday and our local Maple Festival. Lots of good maple syrup and candy. Yum. Only thing twas missing is the Bonsai Celebration. Maybe we need to start that as a national holiday. I could get off work and I'm sure they'd make it on a Monday. :)Lewhttp://bonsaigardencenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-34996232359232892202013-04-26T16:00:10.487+01:002013-04-26T16:00:10.487+01:00Happy Arbor day, Spring has finally arrived and ju...Happy Arbor day, Spring has finally arrived and just in time. :) Your trees probably have suffered enough. I hope your summer and mine is warm and pleasant. Lewhttp://bonsaigardencenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-57095307447431573072013-03-26T19:01:46.329+00:002013-03-26T19:01:46.329+00:00Lights depend on a lot of factors, but a good 600 ...Lights depend on a lot of factors, but a good 600 W system will cover a small greenhouse and be suitable for most purposes. The idea is not to make the trees grow as though it were summer, but to keep them happier than they are now. I will write up something before next winter.Peter Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714861781858473416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-1484219206830185042013-03-26T18:51:36.736+00:002013-03-26T18:51:36.736+00:00hi peter i agree with what your saying about the t...hi peter i agree with what your saying about the tunnel with heat in it there is about 16 inches of snow sitting outside my tunnel freezing, but inside it is sitting at +3 degrees and the trees are budding away nicley . i found that the last year the heat made a big difference to the trees and there growth, the only thing is that the weather has to pick up a good bit before you can reintroduce the trees to the outside elements. i wouldnt mind giving the lights a go next winter .what area do the lights cover etc ?<br />cheers phil two fingersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-30095864244517378092013-03-26T18:38:35.230+00:002013-03-26T18:38:35.230+00:00I get the feeling this is going to turn into a cha...I get the feeling this is going to turn into a character assasination attempt...although is showing the truth classified as that? Oh well. I have nothing to hide. I hope.Peter Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714861781858473416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-15403494658139786802013-03-26T18:01:46.070+00:002013-03-26T18:01:46.070+00:00Ian I have posted THE most embarrassing photo Pete...Ian I have posted THE most embarrassing photo Peter... now not for publication.Tony Ticklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870102888618785686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-71174238729272149112013-03-26T14:40:04.415+00:002013-03-26T14:40:04.415+00:00Now Peter that is just not fair on Marcus, funny, ...Now Peter that is just not fair on Marcus, funny, but not fair :-). There must be dozens of us around the world who have seen you in similar poses.<br /><br />Reading this? Have you snapped Mr Warrens early evening snoozes? Please send me all embarrassing photos for publication. Other compromising positions will also be accepted :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-71805677380268406672013-03-26T10:07:09.840+00:002013-03-26T10:07:09.840+00:00Hi Peter, nice to catch-up again (sort of) at the ...Hi Peter, nice to catch-up again (sort of) at the weekend and looking forward to your May visit. Marcus, I was like that after our slight detour home via Birmingham!! Keep well guys and best of luck next week MarcusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091826849026386298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947832988749594918.post-68427246941118641702013-03-26T07:45:16.880+00:002013-03-26T07:45:16.880+00:00I was rebuilding inner strength and energy i think...I was rebuilding inner strength and energy i think !!!! or was it the wine?.Marcus wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112038203053593137noreply@blogger.com