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.
Dan Turner at work at Hidden Gardens near Chicago
Dan Turner at work at Hidden Gardens near Chicago (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
24 years of cultivation of a mugo pine by Walter
24 years of cultivation of a mugo pine by Walter Pall (Source Facebook) www.youtube.com
American Bonsai has asked me to test their tools.
American Bonsai has asked me to test their tools. Together with Jennifer Price we started right away with big American hornbeams at Hidden Gardens, south of Chicago. The first impression is very good. Read more in the…
Jennifer, Ron, Jeff and Walter have fun working on
Jennifer, Ron, Jeff and Walter have fun working on these trees. These are all deciduous broadleaved trees which were collected in America. They are mostly American hornbeams, Swamp Maple, oaks, linden, hydrangea and…
Jennifer Price, James Baley and WP work on this
Jennifer Price, James Baley and WP work on this most exceptional collected Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) at Hidden Gardens, south of Chicago. Within the next few days all the small branches will get wired and…
From December 1 to 3, 2017 Winter Study with
From December 1 to 3, 2017 Winter Study with Walter and Jim took place at Nature's Way Nursery in Harrisburg PA. See day 1 If you think tthat his would have bean great to be with you have another chance at Woodstock XI…
Almost finished with the guest artist's for next
Almost finished with the guest artist's for next year. Walter Pall March 20 and 21st Owen Reich April 14th and 15th Jan Culek May 19th and 20th Todd Schlafer June 2nd and 3rd Bjorn Bjorholm August 4th and 5th Walter…
Bonsai Gallery of Walter Pall
The importance of proper handwriting by Walter Pall http://walter-pall.de/ In Germany we have this Institute of Adult Education in every town. Regardless of age or former education one can study such things as…
Just added my last guest artist for 2018. Will
Just added my last guest artist for 2018. Will Baddeley From the United Kingdom. Great bonsai artist and a master at carving. Workshops on May 5th and 6th 2018 (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Walter Pall shared Sarah's Scribbles's post.
Walter Pall shared Sarah's Scribbles's post. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
A foggy winter solstice here at Mirai.
A foggy winter solstice here at Mirai. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Gaudí, Biomimicry, and Bonsai | Bonsai Mirai
Why Gaudí would have been a huge fan of #bonsai. https://bonsaimirai.com/node/710 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Refinement & Japanese black pines - a heated
Refinement & Japanese black pines - a heated topic. In the studio tonight, let's work through the distinct approaches to these #bonsai in development versus refinement. Observe the effects of your candle-pruning…
Weeping Tamarisk | Bonsai Mirai
https://bonsaimirai.com/node/716 If you're a Mirai Live member, you definitely haven't forgot this incredible tamarisk styled during the Halloween live stream. Remember when Ryan dressed up as Bob Ross? If you haven't…
Evolve your understanding of scale in bonsai
Evolve your understanding of scale in bonsai design. On tonight’s live stream, join the Mirai Team in the studio to style a traditional chuhin juniper. Let’s figure out how to alter our branch creation, pad formation,…
How Trees Talk | Bonsai Mirai
https://bonsaimirai.com/node/582 Learn the science behind why trees talk. #bonsai #trees #miraistyle (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
It's all in the #deadwood tonight on #MiraiLive.
It's all in the #deadwood tonight on #MiraiLive. Join us at 6pm PST to collaborate on the creation of a Taxus #bonsai masterpiece. Redefine your #yew design with striking deadwood and sound pruning decisions.…
Florida, a regional study | Bonsai Mirai
Why Florida's biodiversity is bursting with #bonsai potential. #florida #americanbonsai #miraistyle #trees https://bonsaimirai.com/node/713 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Based on popular demand, on tonight’s live
Based on popular demand, on tonight’s live stream we’re going to go deeper with the nuances of winter care. Be fully prepared to handle ice, snow, wind, and sub-zero temperatures. Learn what to look for and when to…
Timelapse: Black Pine | Bonsai Mirai
Watch this highly refined #blackpine come to life in a timelapse of Ryan working. #bonsai #miraistyle https://bonsaimirai.com/node/718 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Bonsai, a lifestyle | Bonsai Mirai
This chef quit his profession to grow #bonsai fulltime. Read the full story on the Mirai blog - https://bonsaimirai.com/node/717 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Create #bonsai that reflects an environment. Build
Create #bonsai that reflects an environment. Build your skills in understanding how to capture the natural elements in your #design. Tonight, we dive into the rare and incredible Cupressus genus, working on a Mirai icon…
Monterey Cypress | Bonsai Mirai
The #MontereyCypress of #PointLobos https://bonsaimirai.com/node/724 #bonsai #forests #california #miraistyle (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Quercus is a genus with worldwide distribution. It
Quercus is a genus with worldwide distribution. It takes many forms reflecting many environments. Tonight, we are bringing a Turkish Oak, #Quercus ithaburensis, into the studio and styling it to reflect the…