How To Create A Juniper Bonsai Pad 

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I am 81 yr old. Too late to start THIS hobby. That said, I paid 40$ for a juniper and ended up chopping over 1/2 of the green growth off and ended up with a mutilated tree. Whatever. We will see what it looks like in a year, assuming I am still here😋

This is the best presentation ever to explain pruning, wiring & ramification. A close-up view to the subject itself, leave no leaf unturned.

Absolutely incredible. One suggestion for the end: an example of a "finished" pad so that we can see what a good-looking pad would look like. Thanks you so much for the great effort!

With the white background it's a great way to show how to cut, making it so clear. Please make more videos like this.....Thank You.

I rarely make comments but I have to agree with everyone. I've watched hundreds of videos and own lots of books and magazines on Bonsai. This is the best explanation and demonstration I have ever seen.

Josh, this is an excellent and very detailed presentation. Easy to follow explanation and easy to see what you are doing. Will share this link with our club. Thank you so much for posting.

What an incredibly helpful and clear lesson for a new bonsai practitioner. Thank you! Hope there’s more content like this on your channel for me to binge.

Nice Josh!

One of the best videos for explaining how to actually achieve branching and pads. Super job Josh. Love your work.

I have watched many bonsai videos, but this is the best one I’ve seen about making pads. Thank you!❤

I finally feel confident enough to start my first Bonsai. Thank you so much for your excellent content. By far the most comprehensive and concise tutorial I've seen so far

Brings a whole new meaning to sacrificial branch. 😂😂 Thanks for doing all of this to a dying branch just to teach us what to do. I appreciate your time & energy for this. Thank you!

Awesome man Love the cut off branch ideal And the close close up shots And explanation exactly what to do Nobody is any close to how much You explain every step Thanks so much

Yeah this is way easier to follow! Very clear and visual. Thank you!

This video format is great for bonsai. I wish there were more like it. Thanks for all the great info!

Aussie Dave here Josh, wow 🤗. This format was terrific. The best video on wirering and making pad's I've ever seen 👍. I'll be watching for more of the same. Very Well Done. 10 out of 10. 🙂

Really enjoyed the video. Keep them coming - really informative and helpful- especially for newbies like me. Love the format.

Yup. Fantastic format. I feel smarter. Don’t hold back on the “why”s either Josh! Really educational. Cheers.

This is pure gold!! id love to see a full series on different tree spiecies!

Now this is exactly what I needed. Shown in detail, explained, on how to try to develop pads on Junipers. Nicely done man. My junipers are my "trouble trees". I have just never gotten the routines for developing them properly. The result is, my Junipers are examples of my years of mistakes and lack of knowledge. Too late this season for any trying to start new on mine, so this will help me next season..I hope....

This was an excellent explanation of a real how-to instructional video. I have been wanting a clear explanation of how to create and cultivate pads on a juniper, and this fits the bill nicely. Thanks!

Thank you for the clear and detailed explanation. You are amazing…

Thank you for great videos on Bonsai. Your explanation and demonstration are key elements to viewer's comprehension. Your development information is excellent, giving not only the method and how to but also explaining to thinking process of the design. Much appreciated.

Thank you for imparting your invaluable knowledge.

Thank you. What a great tutorial

Love this format Josh. The close up view of the plants mskes such a difference to understanding the concepts you discuss.

Love this format Josh. Found the information you shared really easy to digest. Great job.

Great video! Love structural wiring and branch structure . Making those acute angles off of a main branch i had never known about that. Always something to learn from u ! Great tips.

Amazing video! Very descriptive, the close up really helps a newbies like myself see exactly how to do the job properly, much better than wiring the tree from the top or front view. I have, like loads of others started my bonsai journey during lockdown and this has and will help my mental health so much. Love your videos, keep up the good work!

Your educating technique is excellent. You don't only show how to trim and wire but show what the outcome will be and how to plan your future tree. I love how you educate. I started this bonsai journey 6 months ago and I am a sponge!

Great setup especially white board part. Thanks a lot

Wow .. maybe the best bonsai video online right now. So well done .. thanks a lot Josh !!! 🙏

Thanks so much for the video Josh! This format is extremely helpful to beginners 😄

Wow. Absolute best explanation and real-time example. Thank you for not fast motioning. Subscribed !

Love this format too! Thanks for doing this

Genius! Love this setup. Especially your drawing of future growth illustration (what to expect and how to prune it).Thank you!

Amazing idea to demonstrate on a cut off branch. It makes visually understanding so much easier!

Wow you’re the best. Now I have and can make literal informed moves

Awesome tutorial mate , thank you for this , it makes bonsai much more happier experience when you know what to do and where to go , great job explaining, loved it , thanks again. 👍

This presentation is the best l have seen. Thank you

One of the areas I struggle with. Thank you so much for creating these awesome videos.

This explanation is incredible, thank you so much!

You sir! Have made a great video!!! I feel very confident now. Before I had no idea how I’d design my tree. Thank you and I will be following you from now on!

Great video - I learnt so much - and showing what the future would look like by drawing future growth and management was genius

thanks!! this is the best guide to branching i have saw so far

Probably the best video and explanation of bonsai technique that I have ever seen. Great job my friend. Thank you so much

Great video josh

Great explanation of pad creation - thanks

Thanks very much! You did a great job of explaining this style of training

This was such an incredibly helpful video to watch and learn how to prune and wire a juniper. Thank you for the detailed and close up view of your example!

I agree with the others that this is a great way of explaining and demonstrating your work. Working on a single branch that can be twisted and turned as you have done makes everything easy to see and understand.

This is one of the most useful bonsai technique videos I have ever seen! Thanks!

Thank you brilliant illustration I have learnt a lot please do more like this.

Very informative. Thank you for your effort

This was such an excellent way to demonstrate.

I've got two Mondo 8 year Junipers with carving I did myself on them and Jin work with really poor structure, I needed this video more than words can say to elevate my trees into a better place with design and future styling. I can't express true gratitude enough mate, I'm on the other side of the state from the best clubs in Melbourne and with a son it's hard to organize a time with meet ups. This one video is a rare gem indeed, stuff in books is great but this birds eye view stuff is in my opinion excellent way to display material. I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this presentation, I'm going to purchase some merch from your store as a way of supporting what I feel is one of Australia's best sites. Great work Josh bro!!! keep absolutely smashing it, I can't wait to see if you've got videos on JBP's. I have several promising ones in my side yard I'll be working closely with in 2024.

Thank you for this demo video. I'm also loving the podcasts eps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brotha

So helpful to me as a complete Bonsai novice Thanks!!

Really helpful and much appreciated, thank you.

Excellent video!!

Very interesting and useful. Certainly gave me a greater understanding.

Wow. Thank you for taking the time to video and draw it out

Extremely helpful, thank you

Great video, very helpful format thanks!

Yes, it’s quite a good format for instruction. I like it.

Awesome video, Thanks dude 😁👍

Excellent demonstration and explanation of creating pads with future planning in mind

Wow… you are the best.🙌no one has explained as beautifully as you and I have watched pretty much all bonsai utubers… appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Thank you Josh . Great

This is Awesome!! Thank you

Yeah, good demo. Very explanatory.

Awesome illustration!! Thank you!

This was very helpful . I suppose this would apply to most bonsai work

Wonderful video. Really helps with understanding your thought process .

Thanks - excellent Love to see more like this

thanks josh perfect demo...

Thank you, this was the best presentation and I learned so much.

Thank you Munsters fan! This is the best, most helpful lesson I've found.

nice been making and showing bonsai for nearly 50 years ..in retirement now so enjoy this sort of presentation..subscribed

Josh, really nice job. Lot's of junipers here in Florida. Cheap and plentiful. Unfortunately, most clubs tend not to grow them or teach with them. Your videos are very helpful, especially for me half way around the world. thanks for posting.

Amazing…thanks for the knowledge Sir.

WOW! This is the best video!!!

what a great tutorial..Thank you

Very cool explanation, thank you for that!

❤great video thanks!

Excellent format

Best instructional video yet!

A very detailed video. Thank you!

Thank you! Damn what a great teacher you are! The kind of teacher who's 100% generous, no secrets kept! Again thank you from 🇨🇦

you do very well. really amazing

Very informative n helpful

Brilliant video I can see closer what you're doing!

Excellent video…..clear detailed (but not too detailed) explanations of the entire process, including the ‘why’ with planning for the future. I’m new here but I liked the presentation setup with the white board.

Excellent!

very informative & presented well

Great video man!

Love this format for detailed work and also that you took the time to show the progression. Often we get told what to do but not the longterm affect of why we are doing it and therefore it could take months if not a years to understand the why. Showing us the desired outcome really brought the understanding home for me. Really appreciate it!

Great video love the education and expertise have a great day.

Awesome guide.