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.
The Generation Gardener
In The Generation Gardener, Steven shows the beauty and struggle of growing bonsai trees as he reflects on his family’s journey and teaches the next generation of bonsai artists in Aotearoa. Made as part of Someday…
Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Cross #shorts
#bonsai #plants #bonsaitreesforbeginners #learnbonsai #tree #bonsaitreecare
The Generation Gardener - Teaser #bonsai #documentary
Stay tuned for a short documentary posted on the Bonsai Empire youtube channel - available this Friday! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by…
Making a Bonsai tree from cheap material
In this video we create a bonsai on a very tight budget - with material that is widely available - so make sure to follow our lead and try this our yourself! Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai…
Crafting apex perfection. #shorts
Exploring the delicate balance of masculine and feminine design, we meticulously sculpt each branch to define the ultimate form. Watch as we shape the nuances of scale and proportion, from base to tip, creating a…
Kimura's Bonsai Garden #shorts #japan #livingart
In this video we tour the Bonsai collection of Masahiko Kimura. The full video will soon be available in 4K. If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online Bonsai Courses. For the…
Redwood Bonsai care (Metasequoia and Sequoia)
In this video we explain how to care for your Redwood Bonsai. Watering, pruning, fertilizing - all these topics are discussed. Keeping a (Dawn) Redwood tree (Metasequoia and Sequoia bonsai) alive is not a difficult…
Apical Formation #shorts
Delve into the intricate details as we uncover the artistry behind the dramatic offset of the high point within the apical region, skillfully setting the tallest point of the tree's foliar mass to one side. Despite…
Trophy Bonsai exhibition (part 4) #bonsai
A quick tour of the Trophy in 2023. Full video on our YouTube channel! The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in…
Bonsai Care App
Track and optimize the progress of your Bonsai! With the Bonsai Care App you'll be able to keep track of all your trees, it will remind you to take seasonal photos, and you'll receive smart notifications that are based…
Mini Christmas tree Bonsai #christmas #christmastree #diy
Watch how we style a Bonsai out of this cheap Christmas tree material (a Spruce). The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider…
Angel Oak Bonsai Inspiration: Crafting Nature in Miniature
Discover the art of bonsai with our latest creation, the Angel Oak bonsai. Drawing inspiration from the majestic beauty of the natural world, we meticulously craft a Buxus microphylla bonsai with an uncanny resemblance…
The all in one show
The BCI in Mulhouse, France. In part 2 you can enjoy the fabulous bonsai displayed in traditional style
Kimura Techniques - Juniper Bonsai design & fertilizing
In this video two in-depth topics are discussed by the world-famous Bonsai master Masahiko Kimura; fertilizing and designing the directional branch of a Bonsai. The topic of fertilization is covered in other courses on…
Bonsai Museum #bonsai
Enjoy the stunning Bonsai Museum of Luis Vallejo, located in Spain (part 1) Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the…
Making a Bonsai Christmas tree!
Christmas trees are great fun to work with - but challenging too! In this video we show how to create a Bonsai from this young Picea material, which is a very cheap way to start with Bonsai. Bonsai Empire is dedicated…
Spruce Bonsai Care (Picea)
In this video we explain how to care for your Spruce Bonsai tree. Watering, pruning, fertilizing - all these topics are discussed. Keeping a Spruce (Norway spruce, or Picea bonsai) alive is not a difficult task, but…
From simple plant to Bonsai tree - styling a Ficus #indoorbonsai #tropicalbonsai #bonsai
In this short video you'll learn how to create a beautiful bonsai out of standard Ficus Bonsai stock. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai…
Pine Repotting Fun. #shorts
#bonsai #learnbonsai
Masahiko Kimura's Bonsai garden
Mr. Kimura's work is among the most famous and important of contemporary Bonsai in Japan. His new and radical approach to how he styled Bonsai was first seen as breaking with (too) many traditions, but soon he was…
Styling a Fuji cherry Bonsai
In this video we styled a Prunus incisa of about 5 years old, bought in a Bonsai nursery for about 10 USD. The Fuji Cherry Bonsai tree is really a great species to work with, and it flowers in Spring! Bonsai Empire is…
Kimura creates a massive Taxus Bonsai #shorts #plants #tree #japan
In this video we show you how mr. Kimura creates a lot of deadwood on a Taxus Bonsai. This is part of his new online course at Bonsai Empire. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! If…
Bonsai on the Cheap
In this short video we show the progression of a cheap garden center plant towards becoming a great little Bonsai! The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your…
David Benavente Bonsai garden
Welcome to the wonderful Bonsai garden and collection of David Benavente. He's located near Madrid, Spain and runs his nursery and workshops from there. In the video he talks about two of his top trees and shares a few…