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.

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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…

2/15/2018
Now almost without wire. Give it five more years
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Now almost without wire. Give it five more years

Now almost without wire. Give it five more years and it hopefully will be spectacular. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/14/2018
Wood-Fired Geometry | Bonsai Mirai
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Wood-Fired Geometry | Bonsai Mirai

Tom Benda - learning from the masters, perfecting the ceramic body. Click below to read our latest post featuring one of our favorite collaborators in the Mirai Blog. https://bonsaimirai.com/node/764 (Source Facebook)…

2/13/2018
Be our Valentine this year? The National Bonsai &
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Be our Valentine this year? The National Bonsai &

Be our Valentine this year? The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is the perfect place for a first date, second date, third date... you get the idea! Bring your sweetheart for a romantic stroll among one of the nation's…

2/13/2018
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…

2/13/2018
Finally almost all the wire is off. The graft has
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Finally almost all the wire is off. The graft has

Finally almost all the wire is off. The graft has taken, it seem like, touching it. I leave the bridge on for a s long as possible, however. The branch after the graft has to clearly be thicker than the bridge. this my…

2/13/2018
Finally without wire.
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Finally without wire.

Finally without wire. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/13/2018
Happy Super Tuesday Mirai Family! The workshop and
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Happy Super Tuesday Mirai Family! The workshop and

Happy Super Tuesday Mirai Family! The workshop and greenhouse are chock full of trees and seasonal work to be done. We are feeling thankful for the beautiful Winter sun today for sure! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/12/2018
In tonight’s live stream, we demystify slab
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In tonight’s live stream, we demystify slab

In tonight’s live stream, we demystify slab plantings. Join Ryan in the studio as he walks you step by step through the process of placing bonsai on slab. Ryan will be working with an incredible Colorado Blue #Spruce…

2/12/2018
"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest
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"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest

"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit."…

2/12/2018
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…

2/12/2018
VISIT STONELANTERN.COM for a great selection at
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VISIT STONELANTERN.COM for a great selection at

VISIT STONELANTERN.COM for a great selection at great prices, including… 30% or more off list prices on Koyo Bonsai Tools 25% or more off list prices on Okatsune Tools BONSAI AESTHETICS WIRE SPECIAL KILO ROLLS ONLY…

2/12/2018
The herd of bonsai folks are doing what they know
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The herd of bonsai folks are doing what they know

The herd of bonsai folks are doing what they know to be 'right'. They ignore the freedom which is right there. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/10/2018
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.…

2/9/2018
Members of the board of the bonsai association
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Members of the board of the bonsai association

Members of the board of the bonsai association Belgium. Roald Vlems is missing in the photo (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com

2/9/2018
Growing up under the Wings of Walter Pall, he won
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Growing up under the Wings of Walter Pall, he won

Growing up under the Wings of Walter Pall, he won the german national talent contest and his passion drives him to aim higher and higher working with europes finest artist. He entered the professional bonsai world with…

2/9/2018
Ricardo Nagaoka
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Ricardo Nagaoka

New Podcast Up! Walk through ancient Italian olive orchards with Ryan and Ricardo as they talk art, bonsai, and creativity at large. #bonsai #asymmetry #podcast #italy #art To find more podcasts like this and stay up to…

2/9/2018
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…

2/8/2018
ACTIVE | National Arboretum/USDA
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ACTIVE | National Arboretum/USDA

There is still time to sign up for the February 17 children's bonsai workshop! Join us for a special day learning about plant physiology, ecosystems and bonsai history. Children and adults will work together using their…

2/8/2018
The new Benda pots have arrived and are hitting
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The new Benda pots have arrived and are hitting

The new Benda pots have arrived and are hitting the web store! These are our only Benda’s for the year, so get them while you can! http://goods.bonsaimirai.com/category/ceramics-tom-benda (Source Facebook)…

2/8/2018
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…

2/7/2018
Coastal Redwoods | Bonsai Mirai
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Coastal Redwoods | Bonsai Mirai

"Anyone will feel dwarfed by the sheer immensity of the Sequoia sempervirens." Read more in our latest blog by clicking below. https://bonsaimirai.com/node/756 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com

2/6/2018
Koji’s Little Trees | Bonsai Bark
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Koji’s Little Trees | Bonsai Bark

Koji’s Little Trees 2/7/18 I love this little tree. It may not be Koji Hiramatsu's best effort (you can judge for yourself from the three little pines shown here, or you can visit Koji - see below), but there's…

2/6/2018
Czech wonder boy Jan Culek makes his second
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Czech wonder boy Jan Culek makes his second

Czech wonder boy Jan Culek makes his second appearance on the Generation Bonsai stage, having found his way and place among europes top Bonsai artist, he also established himself as a producer of unique bonsai hardware.…

2/6/2018