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Pruning cuts opposite buds

Opposite bud pruning natural history illustration by Lizzie Harper

How to prune when buds are opposite each other not alternate

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Flower shapes: Symbolism & Cultural significance 25th March 2024
Paul Reubens Artist level Youlan series Watercolour box: Review 17th March 2024
Spotted fish 15th March 2024
Trees: Scots pine Pinus sylvestris 9th February 2024
Researching a wildflower 12th January 2024
Watercolour paints: Inside my paint box 1st December 2023
Trees: Small-leaved lime or Linden 17th November 2023
Potatoes 6th October 2023
Patterns in Nature: A quick overview 8th September 2023
Variegation: Patterns on leaves 8th September 2023
Striped Patterns in Nature 8th September 2023
Sand hill Screwmoss: An illustration challenge 8th September 2023
Great Burnet Step by Step 25th August 2023
Common Grass species identification: Some easy shortcuts 14th July 2023
Wildflowers of Braunton Burrows 15th June 2023
Comparing Synthetic Watercolour Brushes – Part 5 (the final episode!) 13th June 2023
Comparing Synthetic Watercolour Brushes – Part 4 8th May 2023
Orchid Botanical Illustration Step by step 5th May 2023
Comparing Synthetic watercolour brushes Part 3 1st May 2023
Mosquito life cycle – illustrating the Anopholes mosquito 21st April 2023

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