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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.

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The final image in good pot is a virtual. Later

The final image in good pot is a virtual. Later this summer the crown will be finally styled and then we will see in which position the tree goes into which container. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

6/4/2018
When the Sun Gets Too Hot | Bonsai Bark
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When the Sun Gets Too Hot | Bonsai Bark

When the Sun Gets Too Hot 6/4/18 Award winner at the 2012 U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition for the Finest Deciduous Bonsai. It's a Japanese Maple by Suthin Sukolosovisit of Royal Bonsai. It has little to do with the…

6/3/2018
Bonsai Perfection – Time to Dream | Bonsai Bark
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Bonsai Perfection – Time to Dream | Bonsai Bark

Bonsai Perfection – Time to Dream 6/3/18 Just in case you think your monster bonsai is too big for a Green T Hydraulic Lift Turntable... The following is the caption for this photo (from G T's site)... "Matsuda san is…

6/2/2018
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Walter Pall added 5 new photos.

Walter Pall added 5 new photos. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

6/2/2018
Clip & Grow Bonsai – No Wire Necessary | Bonsai Bark
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Clip & Grow Bonsai – No Wire Necessary | Bonsai Bark

Clip & Grow Bonsai – No Wire Necessary 6/2/18 This massive Trident maple most likely started in a field somewhere and was allowed to grow quite tall (the fastest way to thicken the trunk) before it was cut back. This…

6/1/2018
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Int. Bonsai Academy with WP at Minoru Bonsai in

Int. Bonsai Academy with WP at Minoru Bonsai in Germany, July 28 to 29, 2018 Academy language is German. But English speakers can participate. We will communicate, don't worry. Int. Bonsai Akademie und Sommerfest bei…

6/1/2018
Drawing on Bonsai: Sketching in the National Collection
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Drawing on Bonsai: Sketching in the National Collection

Coming this month: An all-level sketching workshop where you will learn the steps and techniques necessary to create an image of bonsai and the Japanese Stroll Garden. Space in this special event is very limited, so…

5/31/2018
Bonsai Art & the Art of Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
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Bonsai Art & the Art of Bonsai | Bonsai Bark

Bonsai Art & the Art of Bonsai 6/1/18 The day has barely started and I'm already running out of superlatives. I guess spectacular will do in this case. It's a Korean hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninowii) that belongs to Ian…

5/31/2018
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Another great day of classes here at Mirai. We

Another great day of classes here at Mirai. We also thought we do a little check-in with some of our deciduous stock in the garden, enjoy Mirai Family! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/30/2018
A Bonsai First | Bonsai Bark
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A Bonsai First | Bonsai Bark

A Bonsai First 5/31/18 I took the liberty of cropping this photo to better appreciate its strikingly powerful and expressive trunk. The tree is a Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) that belongs to Heinrich Hacker. The…

5/30/2018
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Our Private Intensive is off to a solid start with

Our Private Intensive is off to a solid start with a lot of wiring and carving deadwood happening. Going to be a productive week/weekend for sure! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/29/2018
Michael Hagedorn’s Review of Bonsai Empire’s Advanced Course | Bonsai Bark
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Michael Hagedorn’s Review of Bonsai Empire’s Advanced Course | Bonsai Bark

Michael Hagedorn’s Review of Bonsai Empire’s Advanced Course 5/30/18 Bjorn Bjorholm, course instructor and highly respected bonsai artist and teacher, busy doing something he enjoys The following was posted by Michael…

5/29/2018
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We brought in the Beech Forest last night for a

We brought in the Beech Forest last night for a much-needed pruning session. We still have a lot of work to do, but here's a look at what we were able to do during last night's stream. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/29/2018
Check out the czech wonder boy Jan Culeks work at
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Check out the czech wonder boy Jan Culeks work at

Check out the czech wonder boy Jan Culeks work at this years show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ndFlzPl65I (Source Facebook) www.youtube.com

5/29/2018
Satsuki Flowers, Maple Leaves, a Tiny Lizard & Other Bonsai Wonders | Bonsai Bark
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Satsuki Flowers, Maple Leaves, a Tiny Lizard & Other Bonsai Wonders | Bonsai Bark

Satsuki Flowers, Maple Leaves, a Tiny Lizard & Other Bonsai Wonders 5/30/18 It's that time of year. Here's David Benavente's caption... Rhododendron indicum “Shin Nikko” hoy, en plena floración (today in full bloom).…

5/29/2018
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After the flurry of spring growth, the trees start

After the flurry of spring growth, the trees start to regain their energy as the soft newly elongated growth hardens. This is a pivotal time to prune deciduous bonsai to transition strength and encourage a second flush.…

5/28/2018
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Brought some trees into the studio and got some

Brought some trees into the studio and got some trench digging (running new electrical lines) done today. Preparing the new entertainment area of the garden slowly but surely! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/28/2018
Like those before him, our 2018 apprentice David
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Like those before him, our 2018 apprentice David

Like those before him, our 2018 apprentice David Rizwan will be writing about his internship in a series of blog posts on our website. Click below to read his very first post about the special experience of working on a…

5/28/2018
Black Hills Bonsai – What You Do to the Land, You Do to Yourself | Bonsai Bark
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Black Hills Bonsai – What You Do to the Land, You Do to Yourself | Bonsai Bark

Black Hills Bonsai – What You Do to the Land, You Do to Yourself 5/26/18 Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) collected by Andrew (aka Andy) Smith and first styled by Walter Pall. It would hard to find a better…

5/28/2018
The Soul of a Tree | Bonsai Bark
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The Soul of a Tree | Bonsai Bark

The Soul of a Tree 5/27/18 "In Japan, I'm sure they would say this is not bonsai and cut this very long branch off," says (Ryan) Neil. "But when I purchased this piece of material (Ponderosa pine), the only thing I…

5/28/2018
Unique Tropical Bonsai – Tool Special Ends Soon | Bonsai Bark
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Unique Tropical Bonsai – Tool Special Ends Soon | Bonsai Bark

Unique Tropical Bonsai – Tool Special Ends Soon 5/29/18 This tropical Dwarf black olive (Bucida spinosa, not a true Olive or Olea) with its melted wax feel and gaping trunk is a unique tree that only Mother Nature and…

5/28/2018
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This trees was imported by Akina Bonsai , Poland.

This trees was imported by Akina Bonsai , Poland. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/28/2018
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This tree was imported by Akina Bonsai, Poland.

This tree was imported by Akina Bonsai, Poland. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/28/2018
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This tree was imported by Akina Bonsai, Poland.

This tree was imported by Akina Bonsai, Poland. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

5/28/2018