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Save the date: Spring events coming soon to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
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Save the date: Spring events coming soon to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

Did you get the most recent Museum Message? Visit the link below to view it now. Don't miss any more news, events, or behind-the-scenes content from the National Bonsai Foundation: Click the "Sign Up" button at the top…

2/20/2018
Dramatic Multi-Trunk Bonsai – Koyo Japanese Tools | Bonsai Bark
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Dramatic Multi-Trunk Bonsai – Koyo Japanese Tools | Bonsai Bark

Dramatic Multi-Trunk Bonsai – Koyo Japanese Tools 2/8/18 Three robust Shimpaku junipers on a stupendous rock. From the Omiya Bonsai Museum via Bonsai Empire. Continuing our Omiya Bonsai Art Museum theme (with the rock…

2/20/2018
Ume Flowering Bonsai with Sabamaki & Uro | Bonsai Bark
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Ume Flowering Bonsai with Sabamaki & Uro | Bonsai Bark

Ume Flowering Bonsai with Sabamaki & Uro 2/9/18 An old Ume from the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum. Aside from the flowers, buds and aged bark, you might notice the hollowed out trunk (sabamiki). And if you look closely you…

2/20/2018
Bonsai Elegance from the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum | Bonsai Bark
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Bonsai Elegance from the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum | Bonsai Bark

Bonsai Elegance from the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum 2/10/18 I've never been to the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, but if the elegance of the display shown in this photo is any indication, maybe I should start saving my yen.…

2/20/2018
Old Bonsai Bones | Bonsai Bark
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Old Bonsai Bones | Bonsai Bark

Old Bonsai Bones 2/12/18 We Borrowed this Hackberry from a 2017 Kokufu post on Bill Valavanis Bonsai blog. As soon as I return from vacation later this week, we’ll show you some photos from this year’s Kokufu Bonsai…

2/20/2018
It’s Kokufu Time! | Bonsai Bark
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It’s Kokufu Time! | Bonsai Bark

It’s Kokufu Time! 2/14/18 It's Kokufu time! I borrowed this Root-Over-Rock Trident Maple and rest of the bonsai shown here from Bill Valavanis. They represent a very small sampling of the photos Bill has taken so far at…

2/20/2018
More Kokufu Bonsai! | Bonsai Bark
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More Kokufu Bonsai! | Bonsai Bark

More Kokufu Bonsai! 2/16/18 I borrowed this bonsai that belongs to American Doug Paul and rest of the bonsai shown here from Bill Valavanis. They represent a very small sampling of the photos Bill has taken so far at…

2/20/2018
The Right Place at the Right Time | Bonsai Bark
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The Right Place at the Right Time | Bonsai Bark

The Right Place at the Right Time 2/17/18 That's a lot of deadwood, but you can see the living vein just peeking out on the far left. Here's what Bill Valavanis wrote about this remarkable tree... "Sargent Juniper…

2/20/2018
Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? | Bonsai Bark
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Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? | Bonsai Bark

Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? 2/18/18 Boon's caption for this reads... "Selecting pot for sumo Olive — with Adair Martin" I like the tree and the pots, though there's one pot that jumps out at me. But…

2/20/2018
Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
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Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai | Bonsai Bark

Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai 2/19/18 This brilliant Japanese maple belongs to Walter Pall. Walter lists its height as 75cm (30") and its age as around thirty years. It was imported from a Korean nursery…

2/20/2018
Feed Your Bonsai for Health & Beauty | Bonsai Bark
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Feed Your Bonsai for Health & Beauty | Bonsai Bark

Feed Your Bonsai for Health & Beauty 2/20/18 Lush summer foliage and impressive deadwood on an old Shimpaku juniper.The lush foliage is the result of timely feeding.* The photo is from our Masters Series Juniper book. I…

2/20/2018
Here the German version, English will follow
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Here the German version, English will follow

Here the German version, English will follow (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/20/2018
Beautiful exhibition, save the dates
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Beautiful exhibition, save the dates

Beautiful exhibition, save the dates (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/20/2018
“The Best Of 20 Years Trophy by Bonsai
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“The Best Of 20 Years Trophy by Bonsai

“The Best Of 20 Years Trophy by Bonsai Association Belgium Genk (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/20/2018
Now the English version
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Now the English version

Now the English version (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/20/2018
This is in Bavaria, Germany, next to my home
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This is in Bavaria, Germany, next to my home

This is in Bavaria, Germany, next to my home (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/20/2018
Happy President's Day! U.S. presidents played many
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Happy President's Day! U.S. presidents played many

Happy President's Day! U.S. presidents played many roles in the life of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Pictured below, former President Bill Clinton accepts the gift of an Ezo Spruce, collected and styled by…

2/18/2018
Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
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Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai | Bonsai Bark

Walter’s Big, Brilliant Japanese Maple Bonsai 2/19/18 This brilliant Japanese maple belongs to Walter Pall. Walter lists its height as 75cm (30") and its age as around thirty years. It was imported from a Korean nursery…

2/18/2018
Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? | Bonsai Bark
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Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? | Bonsai Bark

Sumo Olive – Which Bonsai Pot Would You Choose? 2/18/18 Boon's caption for this reads... "Selecting pot for sumo Olive — with Adair Martin" I like the tree and the pots, though there's one pot that jumps out at me. But…

2/17/2018
The Right Place at the Right Time | Bonsai Bark
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The Right Place at the Right Time | Bonsai Bark

The Right Place at the Right Time 2/17/18 That's a lot of deadwood, but you can see the living vein just peeking out on the far left. Here's what Bill Valavanis wrote about this remarkable tree... "Sargent Juniper…

2/16/2018
As you make your way to the coolest Bonsai show on
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As you make your way to the coolest Bonsai show on

As you make your way to the coolest Bonsai show on the planet you will also have to ascend on the coolest bonsai stairs. Needless to say that true ascension is only possible with the appropriate gear. Get your fresh…

2/16/2018
John Naka
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John Naka

In the latest Asymmetry Podcast, the Mirai Crew sits down to discuss the legacy of John Naka, the Father of American Bonsai. Listen by clicking below - subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, & Soundcloud to catch every…

2/15/2018
Save the date: We are looking forward to these
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Save the date: We are looking forward to these

Save the date: We are looking forward to these exhibits and events this spring! Remember to subscribe to our email newsletter to get all the info about these and other events straight to your inbox. Visit…

2/15/2018
KOYO JAPANESE BONSAI TOOL SALE OKATSUNE JAPANESE
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KOYO JAPANESE BONSAI TOOL SALE OKATSUNE JAPANESE

KOYO JAPANESE BONSAI TOOL SALE OKATSUNE JAPANESE BONSAI & GARDEN TOOL SALE end Saturday night at 11:59pm EST ROSHI TOOL SALE 30% OFF OUR LIST PRICE starts right now ONGOING BONSAI WIRE SALE stonelantern.com (Source…

2/15/2018