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

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…