Hywel - hope yours has come back to life?!

Ohhh, that's lovely Sheila, I have one of those too! The zig-zag branches are a real feature in the winter aren't they! Are you going to plant them in the ground? Mine grew like Topsy when I planted it. I took a pic of it this morning so I'll post it tomorrow and let you see it!

i think thats like mine ~ its out in flower now and i love it ~ only about a foot tall.

I forgot to look lol !

Libet - I have three in the ground in the front garden - tried to take a pic but the battery in the camera ran out.

Did you spot next door's fluffy dog watching (just see him on the left)!

lovely dog
these remind me of japan ~ petite cherry blossom ~ did bonsai originate in japan?

Yes! The Japanese are so good at miniaturising (a word?) things, aren't they. These are in pots because I thought I'd try to keep one as a bonsai . . .

that will be just lovely ~ keep posting the photos ~ please.

Yes ! the buds are starting to open :o))

Phew . . . lovely H!

Just what I said ... phew ! lol

I was going to ask who the doggy was until I read this! :))

Good news Hywel! That reminds me, I'm a bit thirsty myself, time for a cuppa! :))