Dear Liza,
Last summer, I transplanted a Japanese maple seedling from a local flower bed into my bonsai forest, which I call the Hundred Acre Wood. I named it Mr. Naito after a local businessman.
I have been wondering how this tiny tree had made it through the winter. Even with getting protective draping during the coldest nights, baby trees have a lot to deal with. Would he make it to see a second summer?
The rest of the bonsai is doing well. The juniper is bushy and the larch has little Muppet-like tufts popping out. Mr. Naito seemed late.
But one bright morning, after five days of warm temperatures, he has woken up! See? The tiny bud at his top is showing a bit of green and looking promising.
I will keep you posted as to his progress.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 