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.
Procumbens juniper is a cornerstone of western
Procumbens juniper is a cornerstone of western bonsai. However, despite its compact growth, flexibility, durability, and tolerance, it is sometimes considered a “beginner” tree. At Mirai, we disagree: with the right…
New Year New Day New Bonsai Essentials | Bonsai Bark
New Year New Day New Bonsai Essentials 1/1/19 There's something about Quince flowers... Here's Bill Valavanis' caption: "A small size Toyo Nishiki Japanese flowering quince, Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Toyo Nishiki’ with…
Happy New Year! The National Bonsai & Penjing
Happy New Year! The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum and National Arboretum will remain closed for the duration of the U.S. government shutdown. We will update our followers when you can begin to visit again! (Source…
Bonsai Berries & a Failed New Year’s Resolution | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Berries & a Failed New Year’s Resolution 12/31/18 This prolific Pyracantha was our 2018 New Year's tree. I don't know who the artist or owner is (more about this below), but my guess is the tree is Japanese…
Bonsai on a Man Made Rock from Scratch | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai on a Man Made Rock from Scratch 12/30/18 kBefore and after planting on a man made 'rock' by Marc Noelanders. No mention is made of the type tree or what the rock is made of. Still, the result is impressive and…
Bougainvillea Bonsai, Before & After | Bonsai Bark
Bougainvillea Bonsai, Before & After 12/29/18 Bougainvillea, before and after. Now you know how Suthin gets those thick trunks on such small bonsai... hint, he cuts older larger plants way back (obviously, there's more…
Stephen Voss’ bonsai photography class is
Stephen Voss’ bonsai photography class is filling up fast! Don’t miss a spot in his next session happening Jan. 12 at our museum. Use the link below for tickets.…
Happy Root-Over-Rock Bonsai Holidays | Bonsai Bark
Happy Root-Over-Rock Bonsai Holidays 12/28/18 Suthin's "Happy Holidays to all" tree. It's a Trident maple root-over-rock (root devouring rock). Stay close to home today, it’s our old friend Suthin Sukosolvisit offering…
2019 Bonsai Calendar Special | Bonsai Bark
2019 Bonsai Calendar Special 12/27/18 This magnificent tree is from the cover page of ourJapanese Bonsai Calendar 2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendarsnow on special list price 19.95 Special Only 11.95Only 9.95 each for 2 or…
More Bonsai Stories | Bonsai Bark
More Bonsai Stories 12/27/18 I like the natural, almost untouched feeling of this tree. Here's what Michael Hagedorn wrote about it.... "Foemina Juniper styled in the manner of a needle juniper, taking two yearly trims…
Looking for winter care tips for your bonsai?
Looking for winter care tips for your bonsai? Museum curator Michael James says don’t forget to water your trees! Well-watered bonsais draw in fresh oxygen and create their own antifreeze. (Source Facebook)…
Bonsai Stories | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Stories 12/26/18 Here's what Michael Hagedorn (Crataegus Bonsai) wrote about this tree... "Ponderosa Pine collected by the Backcountry Bonsai guys, styled years ago in a Seasonal class. Much of the deadwood was…
This holiday season, we're so happy to receive the
This holiday season, we're so happy to receive the greatest gift of all–the Mirai community. We appreciate you all so much and are so excited to keep bringing you the best bonsai education possible in the new year.…
Best wishes
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Walter Pall shared Andrija Zokic - Bonsai Studio's
Walter Pall shared Andrija Zokic - Bonsai Studio's album. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
We’re walking in a #winter #wonderland at the
We’re walking in a #winter #wonderland at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum! Our museum will be closed Christmas Day, but will reopen Dec. 26. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Festive Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Festive Bonsai 12/24/18 I don't know if you'd call this tree festive, but it has a bright spirited quality. It's an English yew (Taxus Baccata) by Stefano Frisoni from Italy I just spent 30 mins cruising fb looking for…
Bonsai Holiday Greetings from Another Place & Time | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Holiday Greetings from Another Place & Time 12/23/18 Chinese hackberry by Lo Min Hsuan It’s the Holidays and we all need a little down time, so today it’s back to our archives. All of today’s photos are from Lo…
Happy Bonsai Holidays – Merry Bonsai Christmas
Happy Bonsai Holidays – Merry Bonsai Christmas Though most Christmas trees have their charm and some are genuine works of art, this one by Nacho Marin has to be one of the best we've seen…
Happy Bonsai Holidays – Merry Bonsai Christmas | Bonsai Bark
Happy Bonsai Holidays – Merry Bonsai Christmas 12/22/18 Though most Christmas trees have their charm and some are genuine works of art, this one by Nacho Marin has to be one of the best we've seen Peace on earth and…
Museum curator Michael James says shielding bonsai
Museum curator Michael James says shielding bonsai roots from extremely cold temperatures and frozen soil is one of the most important protective measures to take during winter. Museum volunteer Mike Rainwater built…
Happy Bonsai Solstice | Bonsai Bark
Happy Bonsai Solstice 12/21/18 I don't know if this qualifies as a Christmas tree, but it does give you a pretty good idea of what northern Vermont looks like this time of year (this photo was taken several years ago...…
Walter Pall updated their status.
Walter Pall updated their status. (Source Facebook)
Eccentric or Just Twisted? | Bonsai Bark
Eccentric or Just Twisted? 12/20/18 Doing the Twist. This tree belongs to Mauro Stemberger (Italian Bonsai Dream). Mauro has one of the most dramatic bonsai collections in the West, and though this one certainly…