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.
Today we caught up with Troy as he cleaned a tree
Today we caught up with Troy as he cleaned a tree in preparation for a lime sulphur deadwood treatment, fired up our wood-fired hot tub for the first time, and checked in on the production of an upcoming steam-bending…
Dynamic Bonsai – Korea Exhibition 2 | Bonsai Bark
Dynamic Bonsai – Korea Exhibition 2 1/22/18 Does this dynamic tree say something about Korean bonsai style? Maybe, maybe not, though I have notice several Korean trees that share a similar feel. This post is the second…
"Falling into Winter" at the National Arboretum | urban bohemian
Only a few weeks left to see an exceptional display of American Viewing Stones at our "Falling Into Winter" exhibit! Urban Bohemian is right – even with the cooler weather, these stones are well worth a trip out to the…
Our gentle giant Jean Philippe from France was one
Our gentle giant Jean Philippe from France was one of the first at Generation Bonsai in 2014 and has made several appearances since. After becoming a full time bonsai artist in 2017 the big man is back with a mission to…
Korea Bonsai Artists Exhibition | Bonsai Bark
Korea Bonsai Artists Exhibition 1/21/18 In addition to the strong trunk and nebari, there's so much dynamic and expansive movement with this tree. The fruit looks like what you might find on a Chinese quince…
Bonsai Island Paradise | Bonsai Bark
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Bonsai Island Paradise bonsaibark.com visit
Bonsai Island Paradise bonsaibark.com visit stonelantern.com (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
The living Bonsai Legend Walter Pall needs no
The living Bonsai Legend Walter Pall needs no introduction as he will be gracing the stage with his presence for the third time this year. Check out his artist profile and signature tree to remind yourself what legends…
Michael Lime Allen
New podcast up! *For hardcore bonsai enthusiasts* The sound engineer for Mirai Live & resident Timbers enthusiast, Lime is one of the most colorful personalities on the Mirai Team. In this podcast, Lime & Ryan talk…
Sign Up | National Bonsai Foundation
Have you subscribed to our email list? If not, you may be missing out on exhibit information, subscriber-only content, discount codes for workshops, and more behind-the-scenes looks at the National Bonsai & Penjing…
A Celebration of American Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
A Celebration of American Bonsai 1/19/18 Coming sooner than you think! The 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition is the premier North American celebration of bonsai. The one event you don’t want to miss If you would like…
Ryan and Troy loaded up the recently restyled
Ryan and Troy loaded up the recently restyled historic Harry Hirao California Juniper this morning. It is headed North, back to its home at the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Tacoma, WA. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Fractals & Bonsai | Bonsai Mirai
We view fractals every day, whether or not we are aware of their affect. They are the unseen and underlying order within the chaos of the natural world. Learn how you can use the geometry of fractals to enhance your…
Naturally Dramatic Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Naturally Dramatic Bonsai 1/18/18 A particularly dramatic and complex Pemphis acidula. Not that Pemphis don't tend to be dramatic anyway, but this one is almost unrivaled. It was collected and styled by Gedemerta.…
Japanese Maple #1
Japanese Maple #1 (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
For the fifth time in bonsai history, we venture
For the fifth time in bonsai history, we venture out to celebrate the best Generation Bonsai ever - the freshest bonsai show on this planet. This years line-up mixes legends, established artists and of course some fresh…
An Old Bonsai Favorite | Bonsai Bark
An Old Bonsai Favorite 1/17/18 If you know Gedemerta's bonsai, you'll recognize this as one of his many Pemphis acidula. The rough bark, preponderance of deadwood and the tiny leaves give it away The photos shown here…
EXHIBIT CLOSING SOON - "Winter Silhouettes"
EXHIBIT CLOSING SOON - "Winter Silhouettes" (Through Jan. 18) Winter is the best time to enjoy the true mastery of the art of bonsai by observing the “bare bones” of the trees. With no leaves, the structure of a…
Popped into the Mirai workshop and the greenhouse
Popped into the Mirai workshop and the greenhouse today. Found a ton of trees and Troy using the Foredom for some deadwood work! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Bonsai Mirai updated their cover photo.
Bonsai Mirai updated their cover photo. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Setting an impeccable structure lays the
Setting an impeccable structure lays the foundation to make beautiful #bonsai. Join us Live tonight to talk #deciduous #design structure, comparing / contrasting two Little-leaf #Lindens, one highly refined and the…
Blazing Bonsai – An Embarrassment of Riches | Bonsai Bark
Blazing Bonsai – An Embarrassment of Riches 1/16/18 This blazing bonsai is a prize-winning Shishigashira Japanese maple from a Peter Tea post on the 32nd Annual Taikan-ten bonsai exhibition in Kyoto. This photos shown…
Deciduous species looking pretty strong in their
Deciduous species looking pretty strong in their winter silhouette today! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Fancy Bonsai Flowers | Bonsai Bark
Fancy Bonsai Flowers 1/15/18 This Chojubai Dwarf Flowering Quince belongs to Michael Hagedorn. I took the liberty to crop Michael's original photos for a closer look at the trees (all 4 uncropped versions are at the…