Spotted in the Wild
Historical Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and RSS posts previously curated by the club (2017–present). Not authored by the club — preserved here since the original source feeds no longer carry this history.
Pinching is an integral part of the growth
Pinching is an integral part of the growth management process on elongating species: trees that produce one flush of elongation throughout their growing season. In the spring, we must transition the energy from the…
Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom
How much bling could a bonsai boast if a bonsai could boast bling? Find out starting in four days! Our Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom exhibit opens THIS weekend... (Source Facebook) www.bonsai-nbf.org
After the initial elongation of any larch species,
After the initial elongation of any larch species, we must begin the process of transitioning energy from the strong, growing tips back to the interior of the tree. We remove the coarse first flush of stored energy to…
Growing Bonsai in Tie Pots Is Easier, Faster & Much Better
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/tie-pots Three weeks ago I potted about 50 American larches into Tie Pots and I'm blown away by how easy it is once you get going. Using wire and the little tie posts to secure…
Yoga Amongst the Bonsai
THIS SATURDAY: Yoga Amongst the Bonsai (Spring 2019) is back! We had a great turnout last time, so grab your spot for this weekend’s class quick!! (Source Facebook) www.bonsai-nbf.org
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We're looking for a volunteer to
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: We're looking for a volunteer to run check-in for this Saturday's Yoga Amongst the Bonsai (Spring 2019). Please contact us (aanopol@bonsai-nbf.org) ASAP if you're interested. Volunteer can stay for the…
Bonsai with a Sense of Humor
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/paolo (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
Austin Heitzman is an incredible woodworker based
Austin Heitzman is an incredible woodworker based in Portland, Oregon, responsible for many of the exquisite stands used to display the Mirai collection in shows. His newest endeavor is breaking new ground in the bonsai…
EXPLORE BONSAI WITH YOUR PENCIL? There are only 3
EXPLORE BONSAI WITH YOUR PENCIL? There are only 3 spots left in tomorrow's Drawing Bonsai with Artist Tina Thieme class starting at 10am! Join us, but don't wait. They will fill up! Registration link within the event…
The tiny-but-mighty trees at the National Bonsai Museum have survived war, bombings, and time itself
Thank you so much to Roadtrippers for this beautifully detailed piece about The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum! Author Alexandra Charitan brings our collection and rich history to life with each new sentence. Check…
One of the most remarkable things about Mirai is
One of the most remarkable things about Mirai is that everything is always in constant motion.⠀ ⠀ There's the obvious–trees moving out from the greenhouse, trading places on benches, the hustle & bustle of everyday…
A Bonsai Story You Won't Soon Forget
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/nbf (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
The TREES are alive with the sound of music: we
The TREES are alive with the sound of music: we are incredibly honored to host the National Symphony Orchestra for a chamber concert right in our courtyard! Reserve your FREE spot for their June 1 chamber concert with…
Good Shots, Great Trees at the 8th World Bonsai Convention
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/8th-world (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
HISTORICAL TREE SPOTLIGHT: Ezo spruce
The Ezo spruce, which is housed in our Japanese collection, was gifted to President Clinton before it landed at the Museum. Click the link below to find out more the history that lives among this spruce’s fibrous roots:…
Good Shots, Great Trees at the 8th World Bonsai Convention
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/8th-world (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
NEW Mini Bonsai Work Stands for Shohin Trees
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/new-mini-bonsai-work-stands-for-shohin-trees (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom
Try saying this five times fast: “Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom.” Tricky, right? Luckily, stopping by our beautiful blooming exhibit ISN'T tricky! Don’t miss our Bonsai Bling exhibit, opening May 25. (Source…
We are so honored to win Washington City Paper’s
We are so honored to win Washington City Paper’s “Best Place to Bring an Out-of-Towner” award this year!! Thank you to everyone who voted for us – we hope you continue to stop by the Museum with your visiting friends…
Several weeks ago, we performed initial early
Several weeks ago, we performed initial early spring pinching on our short-needle single-flush pines. This week on Mirai Live, we’re returning to our Scots pine and shore pine from our Pinching Strategy stream to…
The Tree Grows and the Rock Doesn't...
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/michaels-apprentice-tree-and-bio (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
ANOTHER SOFT SPOT - MICHAEL'S CHOJUBAI FLOWERING
ANOTHER SOFT SPOT - MICHAEL'S CHOJUBAI FLOWERING QUINCE Here's Michael's caption... "Chojubai in a nakawatari Chinese container, the pot about 5 times as old as the plant..."…
World Bonsai Day (w/ Michael Hagedorn)
TOMORROW: Come to the Museum to celebrate the ancient art of bonsai! Special guest Michael Hagedorn will be signing books, hosting a demonstration and speaking on bonsai myths. For more info, click the link below:…
A PERFECT BONSAI BLEND There’s a lot to like
A PERFECT BONSAI BLEND There’s a lot to like about this old Mugo pine. Aged bark is always a plus as is deeply fissured, naturally colored deadwood. Perhaps most striking is the way the foliage clings to the trunk and…