7 things I wish I had recorded when I started bonsai
Seven bonsai details I wish I had recorded from the beginning, from before photos and repotting dates to soil mixes, wiring, problems and design intent.
Blog
Notes, progress records, and updates.
The blog is for informal bonsai writing, tree progress, workshop notes, and Kigi updates. Care references now live in the separate guide library.
Latest notes
From the bench.
Why I’m building Kigi Bonsai
Why I’m building Kigi for bonsai hobbyists: keeping each tree’s history, photos, work and decisions together without turning the hobby into admin.
Repotting and preparing bonsai for spring in Melbourne
A practical late-winter checklist for judging repotting timing, preparing tools and soil, and helping bonsai recover as Melbourne moves into spring.
Why a small bonsai journal helps
A short note on tracking care decisions, photos, and seasonal changes without turning bonsai into admin work.