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.
Available for US$ 300 or euro 250 plus delivery,
Available for US$ 300 or euro 250 plus delivery, book now in Germany Bonsai Techniques II by John Naka signed by John in 1984 ISBN 0-930422-33-2 original edition in English 44 pages used but in good condition unsigned…
One Trunk Dead, the Other Alive & the Importance of Identification | Bonsai Bark
One Trunk Dead, the Other Alive & the Importance of Identification 9/22/18 Pine with parallel slanting trunks that start as a single tree and split at the base. One trunk dead, the other alive. It caught my attention…
lots of change in about 25 years.
lots of change in about 25 years. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Bill Valavanis
In this episode of the Asymmetry podcast, we travel back to the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Ryan sat down with Bill Valavanis, founder of the national show, creator of the International Bonsai Arboretum, and…
Bill Valavanis has devoted his life to bonsai.
Bill Valavanis has devoted his life to bonsai. With a career spanning over 50 years, he has had the opportunity to watch bonsai history develop and accumulate. He founded the International Bonsai Arboretum, the U.S.…
Twisted – a Happy Accident | Bonsai Bark
Twisted – a Happy Accident 9/21/18 Here's what Scott Lee wrote about this tree... "A sad day for me. I had my bonsai selected for the 1st Artisans Cup in Portland, Oregon. This year the weather has been unpredictable…
At some point one would think a bonsai is
At some point one would think a bonsai is finished. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Viewing Stone exhibit: Spring into SummerNational Bonsai Foundation
Join us for a public walk through of the current Viewing Stone exhibit lead by the Potomac Viewing Stone Group on September 30th at 1:15pm. Meet us at the Museum gates! All are welcome! (Source Facebook)…
Another Impressive Before & After Bonsai Transformation | Bonsai Bark
Another Impressive Before & After Bonsai Transformation 9/20/18 Though we often expect miracles when it comes to transforming mediocre or otherwise undeveloped bonsai into something as impressive as this one, in reality…
Now on this stone it seems to settle for good.
Now on this stone it seems to settle for good. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Deconstructing Nacho | Bonsai Bark
Deconstructing Nacho 9/19/18 Even though Nacho Marin doesn't mention the species, the origin of the crazy pot or give any indication of the tree's size, I couldn't resist. Here's Nacho's caption... "El estudio de la…
Miyajima White Pine, one of the most
Miyajima White Pine, one of the most widely-distributed white pine species across the world of bonsai, is created by grafting white pine onto a black pine base. It is prized for its tight, compact, blue needles–unique…
Pictured here is Naemi Iwasaki, Chair of the
Pictured here is Naemi Iwasaki, Chair of the Nippon Bonsai Association and Vice Chair of the World Bonsai Friendship Federation at the entrance to the 2018 US National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester, NY last week. In…
Think you know D.C.? You’ve probably never seen these 15 unexpected things.
Our Hiroshima-surviving Yamaki Pine made the list! Come visit it sometime soon along with the rest of these fantastic things you probably have never seen! Thanks Washington Post Style and Maura Judkis! (Source Facebook)…
2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars Are Here | Bonsai Bark
2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars Are Here 9/18/18 This magnificent tree is from the cover page of ourNew 2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendar Our 2019 Japanese Bonsai Calendars are here with a special price to reward those of…
Melanie Choukas-Bradley - The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life — at Politics and Prose at Union Market | Politics and Prose Bookstore
Certified Forest Therapy Guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley will be at Politics and Prose (Union Market) later this month to talk about her new book, "The Joy of Forest Bathing." If you enjoy Melanie's talk, be sure to sign…
All these are collected mugo pines. Thank you Igor
All these are collected mugo pines. Thank you Igor for your hospitality and making me the happy new owner of two outstanding trees. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Still more refinement.
Still more refinement. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
One More Time – A Spectacular Bonsai Event | Bonsai Bark
One More Time – A Spectacular Bonsai Event 9/17/18 Kuhen Smith's Rough bark Japanese maple won the Finest Japanese Style Display at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Unfortunately you can't make out the bark in…
Natural Bonsai Winner | Bonsai Bark
Natural Bonsai Winner 9/16/18 Mark Arpag's American larch won the All American Bonsai award at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. The rough hewn pot and stand (looks like a piece of wood), along with the wild…
This the last image. After almost 30 years the
This the last image. After almost 30 years the tree found a new home. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
By now it has approached maturity.
By now it has approached maturity. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Join us tonight at Untapped to cap off your 2018
Join us tonight at Untapped to cap off your 2018 Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous day 2! We'll be there 8-close. Looking forward to seeing everyone! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Fall Yoga at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
Have you gotten your ticket yet? Only a few more sessions of yoga while the weather is still good! Join us for an all-level class in the tranquil courtyard among the bonsai... (Source Facebook) www.eventbrite.com