<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:46:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/bonsaiwithromano/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[#Celtis Africana styled. Finding form in the emptiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a week since my last blog almost to the day. I got so busy I lost track of my blog. I know this is becoming a trend, but I will try my best to keep you in the loop. I got to styling the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/celtis-africana-styled-finding-form-in-the-emptiness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/celtis-africana-styled-finding-form-in-the-emptiness</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:42:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNtze9xHvT6xWCdz7q3QGD35ZKdaPpVrFksWkDvSkEqp8pC3AnU3k63KpJWDEuk3RjeCd7VFAcwaZ8MtxbxYazcWMZeCMmyWZx1FuXoLoXvCx9GUPZpcpJhvtRH2pPnPiJVvaw8DfSjCARasVR97bNvDL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaiupdate: Stone Pine update and a brief overview on what to do with used wires.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I must say I'm impressed with the amount of new buds that the tree has produced after the initial styling. I treated the tree with Oleum Tuesday last week and it still looks like the tree is covered in]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-stone-pine-update-and-a-brief-overview-on-what-to-do-with-used-wires</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-stone-pine-update-and-a-brief-overview-on-what-to-do-with-used-wires</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 12:31:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMpjk86vHjDtj1PBDG6omBunsu4nmtKDhobmwa9ZnD8ArZxeXM83S6sLyuEzqKsacJKxNnRTmzusEQAeTBRa9Wbn1k56bEwJ8nJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone Pine Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on a stone pine I styled a few weeks back. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/5t5l67z8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/5t5l67z8</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 09:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/46aP2QbqUqBqwzwxM6L1P6uLNceBDDCMDUVJRN8goZcPhzfbfN7rm4ZGn91NuociE27zRocKkpLpYawn7EKMQiHeAMvC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removing wire from a Ceder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed description of work done on the tree. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/0yur0z18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/0yur0z18</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 08:41:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/46aP2QbqUqBqwzwxM6L1P6uLNceBDDCM7aKmcuez9y2oRcxePyRwjAxaYf1c9A6XjKh5vYbctXpUbRLKtzqnYafkBoJs?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaiwinterblues: The days are getting shorter.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been almost five days now since my last post. It feels like I should apologize for my absence... I have been busy with training. I am taking part in a half marathon on Tuesday and it my tapering week.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiwinterblues-the-days-are-getting-shorter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiwinterblues-the-days-are-getting-shorter</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2018 19:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMpLKPHQjNXjWp3jB6Dv62NAqGjKGKxvX7YLxDjFfWCZTSzWeDYLba7nJzwnrPdyKcMxXTHHgSXsrsUY7VUdQSaTDcsFZFvsomQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaipotting: Juniper first potting.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel a bit over come with emotion today. I potted a Juniper into a new pot after almost a year of just letting it grow. I toke this tree to a friend to discuss the health of the tree and he showed me]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaipotting-juniper-first-potting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaipotting-juniper-first-potting</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqhEoFkVD4MEhjWkahewP5fL7ZZUa713FTr55xJ7JtZGAjk3Kvkd5rKBArb4cuuEAMcs3hB5rua83M7CRkfCbRavuvQzpTPfDg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaiphotos: Bonsai trees in Autumn Colors]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday I posted a blog on Autumn colors. Here are a few extra photos I took for the blog. Its always good to walk through Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens to look at the bonsai collection. The collection]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiphotos-bonsai-trees-in-autumn-colors</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiphotos-bonsai-trees-in-autumn-colors</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 09:16:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMsoSvbPWBcoEehTHAPDvGYcUAGPqCMNyG2kgk469xQDB5wAoLEoc4CZzfz4NsUCkmFokQ2D3oGkZe5arYr4f3AZr6SGBZdb8Sr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsainews: Growing bonsai for Autumn Colors.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was our monthly bonsai club meeting. The topic was how to grow bonsai for Autumn colors. This was an very interesting topic. I was surprised at how this process works and what to do to get better]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsainews-growing-bonsai-for-autumn-colors</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsainews-growing-bonsai-for-autumn-colors</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 03:24:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMt32wrUb9tU36S8gFioUEFqYmwikXYUoM1CJVW7EdtRiboSn7wt9BMvM8Poz4gWr3tXbsckLrfacivDRErcAE5Z5mV8dGoXXk2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaiupdate: All this Ficus needed was a little sunlight.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning after I water my bonsai on my way to the garage I noticed a weird and wonderful sight. At the begin of the turn of seasons I lifted my side shading nets. These were put in place to help with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-all-this-ficus-needed-was-a-little-sunlight</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-all-this-ficus-needed-was-a-little-sunlight</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqKVMHiDq2h1wgYNq47x4METQ5XRTsivS7B8d7Noch8wyT3wcZsE4zXHkDN1pW8gKmgXvY9TJyfsGyStYjgB8XKffztEdaRHqx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cotoneaster Maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I woke up extra early to get some work done in my bonsai garden before I went to work. I'm training to take part in a half marathon on the first of May so every hour in my day needs to be planned]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/cotoneaster-maintenance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/cotoneaster-maintenance</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:06:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMpjsbHcCZ5pkDoxPcvV68Ln8yMFqZ9ZNsv2wE5SaBXfiUe4zZMLnQTsB6Yd5ZpA8PtHfv8cA13YncMRsrWkdozZbCeCUMcgLjp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#Bonsaiupdate: Common Fig tree bonsai progression]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have posted a few photos of this tree on Instagram but I never wrote the full story of this tree. I moved to the property where I have been living for the past few years in 2014. This tree was right]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-common-fig-tree-bonsai-progression</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-common-fig-tree-bonsai-progression</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:25:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMpYqppwDS19h5h77Tycd89vFwQynrsZKR9V54ZJEqi9FoiNunkTh9Lx3gRFuMygnjTxpVgZkRt5nwLS7X4Ya7CkNocwHd5UPdp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian bush cherry bonsai carving and repotting]]></title><description><![CDATA[I spend the greater part of my sunday carving this australian bush cherry. I have had this tree for a few years now and have been building a good branch structure. This was quite a challenge as I made]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/australian-bush-cherry-bonsai-carving-and-repotting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/australian-bush-cherry-bonsai-carving-and-repotting</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqJexBKnsTEZ7WkJbxp7tM9sD16fEth7zBRy68sY2PmBfkmL2jSB72drgfxFZkRBbQdwnE47St6tq8nKyVfWP94v1Z6Up8kpP8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#bonsaiupdate: I just uploaded a time-lapse of a Celtis Africana I styled a week or two ago.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just finished editing a time-lapse of the first styling of a Celtis Africana I bought a week ago to sell in a few years time. I call this tree Celtis 1. It's not my first Celtis but it will be the first]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-i-just-uploaded-a-time-laps-of-a-celtis-africana-i-styled-a-week-or-two-ago</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsaiupdate-i-just-uploaded-a-time-laps-of-a-celtis-africana-i-styled-a-week-or-two-ago</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:08:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMt3UGDEZtTuqJnDAwoDBwmAtqNW783X5aSkdeDuQMLJxyytrNU4ECcbeUXrJA4b44iuMLQaAZB9Q46svnvCHn39HPSh7QRsrZL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five basic bonsai styles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I posted a blog on the four principles that I think are is important to understand. If you missed the blog here is a link: You should really read the link above before you read this one as it]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/the-five-basic-bonsai-styles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/the-five-basic-bonsai-styles</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:20:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gZvRiULxkYee9wWYyEFUYXrrxrXUpJwZxnzHx4X2zQuRdfxBi7qkzuvLmMw46YNQVRqQWWuRkQKW1t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to the basic's of Bonsai.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was so inspired by a blog that @daniellozada wrote two days ago. That I thought it would be a great idea to write a blog on the characteristics of a good bonsai. I know I mentioned a few times in my]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/back-to-the-basic-s-of-bonsai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/back-to-the-basic-s-of-bonsai</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:27:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqgom17KQWuujy15TkjD5queSXst4wSeuQwuMQ8jDkQU9stCjfdWJWaAVN4yL9AKwDLaBxyMA3pdU9dyDJVmHYiu3YGDFv6yYi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bit more on bonsai accent plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday I started to plant and rearrange some of my accent plants. This is a part of bonsai that does not always get the necessary respect or attention it needs. It's one of those things you do not know]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/a-bit-more-on-bonsai-accent-plant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/a-bit-more-on-bonsai-accent-plant</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:38:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMtakRxoYTmRE3HS7o6ZMKVXDi2jmp1hX2gN1m19AgERtuKvP5hiDz2UJGzt7Lqhquj9awuTHinjvUt2CqGj7jXZfAmyncmNyLJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone Pine time-lapse uploaded]]></title><description><![CDATA[I mentioned the timelapse video earlier in my blog. It's always difficult to learn practical skills by reading blogs or articles online. That's why I always try and capture footage while I'm working to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/stone-pine-time-lapse-uploaded</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/stone-pine-time-lapse-uploaded</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMq8QxPFWdjHEJyPtWSXH3NcPsUBYmTAUpAtE7kM73cHimUBXQcgLy95vjuUDWcvzgzZUKSeUHiuVtXsCoLwaw4yoGpvoGma1Pc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Stone Pine Bonsai... The transformantion from nursery plant to pre bonsai.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to share this project with you. I will be posting a time-lapse of this trees developments shortly. For now I would like to give you my thoughts and discuss the process that I went through during]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/another-stone-pine-bonsai-the-transformantion-from-nursery-plant-to-pre-bonsai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/another-stone-pine-bonsai-the-transformantion-from-nursery-plant-to-pre-bonsai</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:33:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMqVL7MD1aq3rgeCprGuGUuNSUDKMciGyyJjF2VPpqYJwtCxbR7Hs17Pwo1iMTDY28TSDgM2nASr5X21HCYCxLPTKLGMvX9rMLa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What determines the price of a bonsai?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What determines the price of a bonsai? Well I found myself faced with this question. I was asked if I knew of places where a colleague of mine can buy a bonsai to start with. I know what prices of trees]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/what-determines-the-price-of-a-bonsai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/what-determines-the-price-of-a-bonsai</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:34:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMt27Pc3ipXGxxKnvfmyM6BYQMEvhYJZHgw4CpJbkstYKRf7cHb8ZurZrVU7iEKtkPmrZzbUMwaxSsroVP3eiSamm7wLtv8gJYN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonsai'ing with a unusual pine. First styling of a miniture Stone Pine (Pinus pinea).]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I ventured into new territory. I styled a small Stone Pine and removed wire from a stone pine that I applied a year ago. As most of you know getting a Japanese black, red of white pine can be difficult]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsai-ing-with-a-unusual-pine-first-styling-of-a-miniture-stone-pine-pinus-pinea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bonsai/@romanolsamuels/bonsai-ing-with-a-unusual-pine-first-styling-of-a-miniture-stone-pine-pinus-pinea</guid><category><![CDATA[bonsai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[romanolsamuels]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMtahvUs5647XQMzuTDKcneEwUHPoDi6D7NTZd7UiFoaf8xyeSf1Teyn9SjDAU1sWSpEijPD1yTBEYUe3dHZmika5vgZG8bM2Sz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>