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.
Brilliant Bonsai & Grand Canyon Fall Color | Bonsai Bark
Brilliant Bonsai & Grand Canyon Fall Color 10/2/18 Brilliant fall color. Sweet tree too. It belongs to Harry Harrington. Here's his caption: "A quick shot of my English or Field Elm bonsai today (Ulmus minor), showing…
Nature’s Bonsai Growing Out of Rocks in Some of the Most Sensational Surroundings Anywhere | Bonsai Bark
Nature’s Bonsai Growing Out of Rocks in Some of the Most Sensational Surroundings Anywhere 10/3/18 In this part of the world (Grand Canyon, Zion & Brice National Parks and surroundings) it's not unusual to see trees…
Workshop With Walter Pall. Thursday Oct. 11th 9-5.
Workshop With Walter Pall. Thursday Oct. 11th 9-5. In this workshop everyone gets a large Amur Maple stump. The day will be filled with a discussion on growing trees in Walters naturalistic style, How to develop raw…
Workshop with Walter Pall. Bring your own tree
Workshop with Walter Pall. Bring your own tree workshop with Walter Pall is Wednesday Oct. 10th 9-5. $100. Lunch is included! Need help with your trees? Need a new perspective on your tree. Lots of great discussions,…
This is very interesting.
This is very interesting. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
This Saturday! Start your weekend with a relaxing
This Saturday! Start your weekend with a relaxing healing yoga class amongst our nation's treasured bonsai collection. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Tonight on Mirai Live, we return to an iconic
Tonight on Mirai Live, we return to an iconic Sierra Juniper for a closer look at apical formation, design continuity, and styling a tree to reflect its environment and container. Last week we built the structure of the…
This Saturday! Learn how to photograph bonsai from
This Saturday! Learn how to photograph bonsai from world-renowned #photographer, Stephen Voss. Register now! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
We had a brilliant time with Master Nick of DC Tai
We had a brilliant time with Master Nick of DC Tai Chi this weekend. Thank you all to those that came out for a restorative event. Join us next time on October 14th! Register now.…
This is European 'Spruce #17. It now stands in a
This is European 'Spruce #17. It now stands in a very good pot by Derek Aspinall. Nothing wring with that. Well, a naturalistic tree often looks better or more dramatic on a slab. Here is a virtual of what I can do in…
Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry by Bonsai Mirai on Apple Podcasts
In this episode of the Asymmetry podcast, we return to a key concept from our stream this week: the impact a container can have on the bonsai within. Ryan sat with revered bonsai ceramicist Sara Rayner. In the…
At the monumental first Bonsai Society of Portland
At the monumental first Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous, Ryan Neil, Bobby Curttright, Matt Reel, and Michael Hagedorn participated in a groundbreaking critique of selected trees from the Rendezvous exhibition.…
On tonight’s stream, we explore the nuances of
On tonight’s stream, we explore the nuances of the relationship between the structural work and shaping of a tree, and the shape and characteristics of its container. Ryan will work on an iconic and extraordinary Sierra…
Bonsai is an arduous yet rewarding, long yet
Bonsai is an arduous yet rewarding, long yet fleeting process. Viewing a finished tree is one thing; rarely does one see the tree’s full journey, start to finish. With this Mirai icon, a shinpaku juniper, we explore a…
Farewell to a Busy Summer | National Bonsai Foundation
We will miss you, David Rizwan but wish you all the best in your next steps! NEW! Read David's final blog post about his experience as the 2018 First Curator's Apprentice. (Source Facebook) www.bonsai-nbf.org
Two Exceptional Bonsai, Quick and Easy | Bonsai Bark
Two Exceptional Bonsai, Quick and Easy 9/24/18 The pot is cut off, but this lush Shimpaku juniper with its strong shari and those expressive little jin, is okay without it... for the moment at least. This tree and the…
Bonsai Tie Pots Are Back! | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Tie Pots Are Back! 9/25/18 Our last shipment of Tie Pots sold out in two or three days. Now we've got more and we're running a special for those of you who missed out, or who would like to try more. They're still…
Pomegranate Bonsai in Full Fall Color | Bonsai Bark
Pomegranate Bonsai in Full Fall Color 9/26/18 You can find this brilliant, full fall color Pomegranate (Punica granatum)and a whole host of other powerful bonsai at Bonsai Mirai. I’m on vacation so we’ll resort to our…
Jaw Dropping Fall Bonsai Brilliance | Bonsai Bark
Jaw Dropping Fall Bonsai Brilliance 9/27/18 Trident maple from the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, North American Collection in Washington DC. Donated by Brussel Martin The early days of our blazing fall colors are…
Another Brilliant Bonsai & a Strange Device | Bonsai Bark
Another Brilliant Bonsai & a Strange Device 9/28/18 When I first glimpsed this photo, I though maybe it was a painting. In addition to being a great bonsai, it's a good example of what fall color looks like on a Larch…
This tree is always the first one to shed foliage.
This tree is always the first one to shed foliage. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Hand Held Bonsai & a Glass of Good Red Wine | Bonsai Bark
Hand Held Bonsai & a Glass of Good Red Wine 9/23/18 The leaves are very large in relation to the size of the tree, but this often happens with small bonsai and seems to work. At least in this case and many others I've…
Title Takasagoan Bonsai Collection Publication
Title Takasagoan Bonsai Collection Publication year 1995 Author Daizo Iwasaki Preface by Kimura Masahiko Fortunately,it is written both in English and in Japanese. Only 2000 copies were published.Limited edition This is…
Available for US$ 200 plus shipping or 160 euro
Available for US$ 200 plus shipping or 160 euro plus shipping. Book now in Germany Large Japanese picture book, apparently about the 100 best bonsai in Japan around 1990 by the late Hatsuji Kato, son of Saburo Kato 35cm…